Current Market Data

HAR: Late Thanksgiving causes year-over-year decline in new listings

Realtors entered 1,902 properties into the MLS. During the same week in 2023, when Thanksgiving had already passed, 2,523 properties were added to the market.

Houston ranks among top 100 US cities with highest rents

Houston is the 65th-priciest rental market in the country, according to Zumper’s November National Rent Report.

HAR: Average listing price rises 4.3% in Houston

Home prices are on the rise in Houston: The average listing price increased 4.3% to $435,280 in November.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

A $20 million estate in Westlake tops the list of the 10 most expensive new listings in Texas.

Case-Shiller: Home prices hit an all-time high for the 16th month in a row in September

Despite the new record in September, the rate of increase continues to slow. 

Single-family rental leases rise in Houston

Activity in Houston’s single-family rental market increased in October, according to a report from the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

New listings jump in Houston as pending sales begin to trend upward

Both new and pending listings rose in Houston during the week ended Nov. 18, according to the latest Weekly Activity Snapshot from the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

Buyer’s agent commissions remain mostly unchanged under NAR’s new rules

The new findings come from real estate tech strategist Mike DelPrete.

NAR: Existing-home sales rebound in October

The increase follows two months of declines, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

Houston is one of the most popular Gen Z hotspots

Over 60,000 Gen Zers moved to Houston in 2023, while 38,101 moved out. That’s a net gain of 22,868, up from 15,269 in 2022.

New single-family housing construction dips in October

Multifamily construction, meanwhile, rose on a monthly basis. 

Houston’s housing market was ‘healthy and active’ in October

Although mortgage rates increased, both home sales and housing inventory rose in Houston in October.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in October

Agents from COMPASS, Greenwood King Properties and Nan and Company Properties were responsible for listing and selling the top three most expensive homes in greater Houston last month.

Mortgage affordability improved in Houston last quarter

Houston households only needed to make an annual salary of $98,400 to afford monthly mortgage payments on the median-priced home.

Buyers return to market post presidential election

Buyers had been sitting on the sidelines awaiting the election’s outcome, as well as drops in mortgage rates, but they are back and looking to buy.

2025 home trend predictions: technology meets old-world charm

Homeowners and buyers will prioritize nostalgic, old-world design sensibilities juxtaposed with modern sustainability technologies next year, according to Zillow.