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.

“Unlike the U.S. housing market, which lags pre-pandemic home-sales volumes, Houston has returned to a normal market that is growing,” said HAR Chief Economist Ted Jones.

Inside, the house includes original retro features like wood paneling, built-in bookshelves, a brick fireplace and an eat-in kitchen perfect for enjoying Eggos.

In this role, Reyes will oversee the brokerage’s technology team, manage technology infrastructure and product launches and drive national software development.

Agents from Compass RE Texas had a hand in nine transaction sides for October’s ranking of the 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston. That includes Laura Sweeney, who worked as the buyer’s agent on the priciest sale of the month.

Houston households need a minimum of $2,510 to afford their monthly housing costs, including principal, taxes and insurance. That’s down from $2,550 during the third quarter of 2024.

Nationwide, the highest rate of internet traffic from international home shoppers was in Miami at 8.4%, followed by New York at 5.6%, Los Angeles at 4.8% and Orlando, Florida at 2.7%.

Home sales increased annually in three of Texas’ four major markets during the third quarter, according to the latest data from Texas REALTORS®.

The city boasts the lowest travel costs in the country with relatively low hassle involved — plus ranked No. 6 for local attractions and No. 7 for warm-weather activities.

Plans for the yet-to-be-named community, located three miles from I-45 along the Grand Parkway, also include commercial parcels and sites for schools zoned to Clear Creek Independent School District.

Waller’s average home price of $335,255 was down 13% annually and was well below the area average of $421,655, HAR said.

Led by co-founders Ryan and Royale Jockers, the eight-person team previously operated out of Gary Greene’s Champions office.

Houston was the fastest-selling of the major Texas markets in September, with homes spending an average of 88.65 days on market, down from 89 days a month prior.

The community became the first in the state to adopt the program back in October 2023 when it committed to including WELL strategies for Jubilee homes.

Nationally, home sales in the 52 metro areas surveyed by RE/MAX increased 8.5% year over year for the fourth time in 2025, but declined 4.6% month over month.

Royal’s 30 years of industry experience include her stint as vice president of agent development for Coldwell Banker’s Chicago City Region.