It's a great time to be a homebuyer in Houston!
Overall sales in the Greater Houston Area were flat in 2025 vs 2024, with fewer homes sold, a small increase in average value and a small decrease in median value. Our luxury market ($1 million and up) has continued to be strong, as this segment of the market is less vulnerable to fluctuations in mortgage interest rates and inflation. Homes sat on the market longer in the second half of 2025, leaving us with excess inventory as we headed into 2026.
Our residential real estate market typically is busy in the spring and summer, slowing down mid-August to mid-September as families take final summer vacations and kids get back to school, but then it generally picks up again from Labor Day through Thanksgiving, before slowing down for the holiday season. In 2025 we did not get that autumn wind in the sails, which resulted in homes taking longer to sell.
With interest rates settling down to 6% and plenty of homes to choose from, we are seeing buyer activity pick up again across all price ranges and in all areas. This should be a very active spring selling season, so come on out and play!
