Houston Market Update

Greater Houston Real Estate

Current market data for the Greater Houston area -- updated monthly from HAR MLS reports. Use this to time your move with confidence.

Updated April 2026  ·  Data from March 2026 HAR MLS Report
◆ Balanced Market
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Median Home Price
$330,000
▼ 1.5% YoY
Down from $335,000 in March 2025. Prices easing slightly as inventory grows.
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Days on Market
67
▲ 8% YoY
Up from 62 days in March 2025. Homes taking longer to sell -- buyers have more time.
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Active Listings
34,898
▲ 8.7% YoY
Inventory expanding. More choices for buyers across all price points.
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30-Yr Fixed Rate
6.81%
▬ Holding Steady
National average per Freddie Mac. Rates have held in the 6.7-6.9% range since January.
What This Means for Houston Buyers & Sellers
Balanced Market

The Greater Houston market is showing healthy signs of stabilisation heading into spring 2026. Single-family home sales rose 3.7% year-over-year in March, with 7,644 homes sold -- and pending sales jumped 12.8%, pointing to strong buyer activity in the weeks ahead. Prices have eased slightly, with the median down 1.5% to $330,000, creating a window of opportunity for buyers who have been waiting on the sidelines.

For sellers, the extended days on market (now 67 days vs 62 last year) means pricing correctly from day one is more critical than ever. Overpriced homes are sitting. Well-priced, well-presented homes are still moving. For buyers, more inventory and more time means more negotiating power -- particularly in the $300K-$450K range where competition has cooled most noticeably.

Price Range Activity
Relative sales volume by price segment -- Greater Houston, March 2026
Under $200K
Low activity
$200K - $300K
High activity
$300K - $450K
Most active
$450K - $650K
Moderate
$650K+
Lower volume
Neighborhood Snapshot
Approximate median prices across key Houston-area communities -- March 2026
The Woodlands
$495,000
▼ 1.2% YoY
Sugar Land
$420,000
▬ Flat YoY
Katy
$375,000
▼ 0.8% YoY
Pearland
$340,000
▬ Flat YoY
Cypress
$360,000
▼ 1.0% YoY
Heights / Midtown
$525,000
▲ 2.1% YoY
League City
$355,000
▬ Flat YoY
Spring / Tomball
$320,000
▼ 0.5% YoY
✦ Mina's Market Insight -- April 2026
"Spring 2026 is quietly becoming a buyer's window in Houston. Prices are soft, inventory is up, and sellers are negotiating. If you have been waiting for the right moment -- this may be closer than you think. The key is being financially ready when the right home appears."
-- Mina Love, Kodgeti Group  ·  Licensed Real Estate Agent
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Market data sourced from HAR MLS monthly reports and Freddie Mac. For informational purposes only. © 2026 Kodgeti Group · Mina & Ebi Love