A Southlake mansion priced at $12.995 million tops this past month’s ranking of the 10 most expensive new listings in Texas.

Contract signings were up in all four U.S. regions. 

Judging by traffic at listing appointments, homebuyer interest also increased: Property showings rose 3.8% and open houses jumped 28%.

Evidence points to home shoppers prioritizing the experiences they’ll have in their home over the style or size, Zillow said.

The NAHB’s monthly survey found the nation’s homebuilders remain optimistic about home sales next year. 

Greater Houston’s priciest home sale in November was a $15.995 million estate in the River Oaks neighborhood.

Given the rate of sales, Houston had a five-month inventory. That’s up from 4.3 months a year prior, and about 0.6 months higher than the national average.

Midwestern and southern metros may dominate buyer interest in 2026, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.

Houston home sales increased 1.3% year over year during the week ended Dec. 1, according to the Weekly Activity Snapshot from the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

Geographically, trends varied widely, with formerly hot areas like Florida and the Southeast posting the deepest declines and formerly cool areas, like the Midwest, showing healthy gains.

Dallas-area homes top the November ranking of the 10 most expensive new listings in Texas, claiming the three most expensive spots.

Amid the surge in available rental options, the typical SFR stayed on the market for 39 days — up 3 days from October 2024.

Spa-style amenities, customizable lighting options, integrated technology, storage solutions — and ample space for these features — all surfaced as top trends.

By region, sales rose in the Midwest, Northeast and South but fell in the West. 

Bold, geometric designs like chevrons, sunbursts, zigzags and stepped shapes are making a huge comeback as of late — and Houzz said that will continue into 2026.

The typical asking rent for an average rental unit reached $1,646. Though that’s a 0.2% increase from last year, the median household income outpaced this acceleration, growing 3.9% during the same time frame.