08/13/2026
🏡 Houston Real Estate Market Update | Week 32 (August 4–10, 2026)
The latest Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR) market data shows a market that continues to favor well-prepared buyers and strategic sellers. While activity has moderated slightly compared to last year, demand remains steady and opportunities exist for both buyers and homeowners who price their homes correctly.
📊 Houston Market Snapshot
• 🏠 3,661 New Listings (⬇️ 1.0% YoY)
• 🤝 1,517 Closings (➡️ 0.0% YoY)
• 📉 2,206 Off-Market Listings (⬇️ 11.0% YoY)
• 🏡 37,171 Active Listings
• 👀 38,216 Showings (⬇️ 2.4% YoY)
• 🚪 9,902 Open Houses (⬆️ 1.7% YoY)
📈 What This Means
For Buyers
Inventory remains elevated with more than 37,000 active listings, providing buyers with increased choices and stronger negotiating power than we’ve seen over the past few years. While showings have softened slightly, motivated buyers can often negotiate favorable terms, closing costs, or repairs.
For Sellers
Homes are still selling, but buyers are becoming more selective. Flat closing numbers indicate demand remains healthy; however, success depends on accurate pricing, professional marketing, high-quality photography, staging, and maximum online exposure. The first two weeks on the market are more important than ever.
For the Houston Market
The decline in new listings and off-market properties suggests that sellers are becoming more strategic about entering the market rather than simply testing prices. Meanwhile, increased open house activity demonstrates that buyers continue actively searching despite higher inventory levels.
Our Analysis
Houston is transitioning into a more balanced market—not a buyer’s market and no longer the intense seller’s market experienced in recent years. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes continue to attract strong interest, while overpriced properties are seeing longer days on market and more price reductions.
Whether you’re buying, selling, relocating, or simply curious about your home’s value, understanding these market trends is critical to making informed decisions.
📍 Thinking about buying or selling in Houston? We’d love to provide a customized market analysis for your neighborhood.
Altura Realty Group at Compass
Lori Tell, CPA
REALTOR®, CLHMS™, GUILD™, SRS, PSA, CNHS
📞 (832) 289-2436
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 www.alturarealtygroup.org
Christine McCarthy, RN
REALTOR®, SRES®
📞 (832) 992-3742
✉️ [email protected]
🏡 Houston Real Estate Market Update | Week 32 (August 4–10, 2026) The latest Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR) market data shows a market that continues to favor well-prepared buyers and strategic sellers. While activity has moderated slightly compared to last year, demand remains steady ...