By the Numbers

Boomers still buying the most US homes as first-time buyers fall to all-time low

Boomers made up 42% of all homebuyers during the period from July 2024 to June 2025, unchanged from the same time a year prior. Millennials lost market share, making up 26% of buyers, down 3% year over year.

Average monthly mortgage payments top $2K for first time

The average monthly payment on an outstanding home loan reached $2,005 in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Realtor.com’s latest data based on FHFA figures.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in March

A 7,823-square-foot mansion in the Rice/Museum District tops the March ranking of the 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston.

Houston is one of the best markets for first-time homebuyers

In Houston, renters spend a median 22.7% of their income on housing — anything less than 30% is considered affordable — allowing flexibility to save for a down payment.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

All 10 of the priciest new listings in Texas are located in the Dallas area, including homes in Westlake, Southlake, Highland Park and Flower Mound.

REMAX: Houston home sales surge in February

Nationally, home sales in the 51 metro areas surveyed by REMAX declined 3.2% year over year and rose 11.1% month over month. 

Late April is the most profitable time of year to list in Houston

Though the most lucrative week to list varies by city and region, spring is undoubtedly the smartest season to list.

Pending home sales rise in February, portending a strong spring selling season

Regionally, pending sales rose in the Midwest, South and West, and declined in the Northeast on a month-over-month basis.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in February

Agents from Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty were responsible for six transaction sides on February’s ranking of the 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston.

Median home price rises across Texas despite declines in 4 major markets

In the Houston metro area, the median declined 0.2% year over year to $334,400. That meant a price-per-square foot of $162.86, down 1.1% from 2024.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

Two homes listed by Compass agent Robert Bland top February’s ranking of the 10 most expensive new listings in Texas.

REMAX: Houston home sales slip year over year in January

U.S. home sales declined 6% year over year and 32% month over month in January, according to the latest REMAX National Housing Report.  

Pending home sales slip slightly in January despite improved affordability

With mortgage rates approaching 6%, 5.5 million additional buyers that could not qualify for a mortgage one year ago would qualify at today’s lower rates, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in January

An estate on Chevy Chase Drive listed for $13 million tops the list of the 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston January.

Home sales are heating up in these greater Houston ZIP codes

HAR tracked the top 10 ZIP codes with the greatest year-over-year increases in home sales and found that 77484 — Waller — was the hottest in the entire Houston metro area.

Affordability improves in Houston as 44% of households can afford homeownership

The typical monthly homeownership cost — including mortgage payment, principal, taxes and insurance — was $2,280, down from $2,490 a year prior.

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