08/27/2026
🏠 Here is your quick Houston real estate market update for the week of August 18 to August 24, 2026!
Whether you are looking to buy, sell, or just keeping an eye on your neighborhood, here is what happened last week:
More options for buyers: 3,612 new listings hit the market (up 4.9% from last year).
Total inventory is strong: There are 37,235 total active listings available right now.
Buyer interest remains steady: Traffic at open houses is up 3.7% with 10,205 held, and showings rose 2.2% to 38,853.
Fewer finalized deals: Closings dropped by 16.6% (1,472 properties closed), and off-market removals fell by 16.2%.
The Takeaway: More homes are entering the market and buyers are actively touring, but actual finalized sales have slowed down compared to this time last year. This extra inventory gives buyers more negotiating room and choices!
Ready to buy/sell? Let me know! (Courtesy har.com)
Lisa Ritchie REALTOR®
📞 Call/Text: 281-401-9387
📧 Email: [email protected]