At the same time, days on market increased, and housing starts declined.

Agents added 3,096 properties to the MLS, up from 2,701 properties during the same week in 2023.

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index hit a new record in August, marking the 15th month in a row of new highs. 

New-home prices, meanwhile, were mixed among the state’s largest cities, according to the latest report from HomesUSA. 

The median price of a new home sold during the month was also up, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

Sales slid 1% compared to August, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

Agents added 3,197 properties to the MLS, up from 2,626 properties during the same week in 2023.

The median sales price of a Houston home rose 1.5% to $340,000.

Multifamily starts, meanwhile, declined, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said.    

New listings, meanwhile, rose 10.5%, according to the latest Weekly Activity Snapshot from the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

October’s increase comes as inflation slows and mortgage rates decline. 

At the same time, the median-sales price declined from August, according to the RE/MAX National Housing Report. 

The priciest home sold in greater Houston last month was a 3,366-square-foot house in the High Meadow Ranch subdivision, which went for $7,490,000.

New listings, meanwhile jumped 31.2% as Realtors added 3,611 properties to the MLS, the Houston Association of REALTORS® said.

The median single-family sales price rose as well, according to the latest Market Update from the Houston Association of REALTORS®. 

Realtors added 3,128 properties to the MLS during the week ended Sept. 30, up from 2,741 properties during the same week in 2023.