08/23/2026
REAL ESTATE RECORD! 😱🏡🏠🏘️
Houston’s real estate market is changing, and both buyers and sellers need to understand the new market conditions.
According to HAR’s latest report for July 2026, Houston reached a historic high of 40,750 single-family homes available for sale—the highest inventory level ever recorded.
📊 Current market statistics:
🏠 40,750 active listings
📈 5.5 months of inventory
⏳ An average of 53 days on the market
💰 Median sales price: $340,000
📉 Annual price growth: only 0.6%
🔥 Sales of homes priced at $1 million or more increased by 9.4%
🔑 8,340 homes sold in July, an increase of 1.6%
So, is Houston’s housing market crashing?
No. Homes are still selling. What has truly changed is the amount of competition among sellers.
After several years of homes selling quickly and receiving multiple offers, buyers now have more options, more time to compare properties, and greater negotiating power regarding prices, repairs, and closing-cost contributions.
We are moving toward a much more balanced market. The advantage that once belonged almost entirely to sellers is now shifting toward buyers as well.
🔑 Buyers: This may be one of the best opportunities in recent years to explore more options and negotiate favorable terms. You no longer have to feel pressured to purchase the first available property.
🏷️ Sellers: Pricing your home correctly from the very beginning is more important than ever. Homes are currently taking an average of 53 days to sell, and an overpriced property may remain on the market much longer.
Your home is no longer competing only against other properties on the same street—it is competing against thousands of available homes throughout the Greater Houston area.
A well-prepared and properly marketed home with a competitive price can still sell successfully. However, if the price does not reflect current market conditions, buyers will simply choose another option.
The problem is not that people have stopped buying. The real challenge is that sellers are facing more competition than ever before.
Welcome to Houston’s 2026 real estate market: more inventory, more selective buyers, and new opportunities for those with the right strategy. 👀🏡
Are you thinking about buying, selling, or investing? Contact me to discuss your situation and create a strategy based on today’s market. 📲