Housing Market Updates

Oct. 23, 2026

Are Townhomes and Condos Houston's Best Deal for First-Time Buyers in 2026?

Quick answer: For many first-time buyers, yes. In September 2026 the Greater Houston townhome and condo median price fell 9.1% to $209,000, with 9.3 months of inventory (up from 8.0) and sales …

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Oct. 21, 2026

Is It a Buyer's Market in Houston? What the October 2026 Numbers Show

Quick answer: Houston is very close to a buyer's market. In September 2026 the Houston area had 5.5 months of inventory (up from 5.1 a year earlier), homes took 58 days to sell, …

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Oct. 14, 2026

How to Read a Houston Area Market Report Before You Buy or Sell

New homes going up in a Houston area neighborhood

Short answer: A market report shows what is happening with homes in one area right now: how many are for sale, what they are listed for, how long they have been on the market and what they cost per square foot. Buyers use it to know what their budget …

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Oct. 7, 2026

El mercado de vivienda en Houston hoy: precios, tasas e inventario (2026)

¿Están bajando los precios de las casas en Houston? ¿Viene una caída del mercado? Son preguntas que escuchamos todos los días. La respuesta corta: los precios en Houston están estables o bajando un poco, no derrumbándose. Lo que sí cambió es que hoy hay más casas a la venta y …

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Oct. 7, 2026

3 razones para comprar casa en Houston en 2026 (y lo que debe saber antes)

Para muchas familias, el otoño de 2026 es uno de los mejores momentos en años para comprar casa en Houston. Hay más casas para escoger, más tiempo para decidir y más espacio para negociar que hace unos años. El reto son las tasas de interés. Aquí le explicamos las tres …

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Oct. 7, 2026

¿Es buen momento para vender su casa en Houston? Lo que ha cambiado en 2026

Si está pensando en vender su casa en Houston, probablemente se pregunta si este es el momento correcto. La respuesta corta: sí puede ser un buen momento, siempre que ponga el precio correcto y prepare bien la casa. El mercado ya no es el frenesí de 2021 y 2022, pero …

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Oct. 6, 2026

The Best and Worst Months to Sell a House in Houston

Best and worst months to sell a house in Houston

Short answer: In Houston, spring, especially April through June, is usually the best time to sell. More buyers are shopping, homes look their best and families want to move before the new school year. The slowest time is typically late November through January, around the holidays. But …

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Oct. 6, 2026

Will the Housing Market Crash in 2026? What It Means for Houston

Will the housing market crash in 2026 and what it means for Houston

Short answer: Most housing economists do not expect a crash in 2026. National forecasts call for slow price growth, roughly 0.6% to 4%, and the conditions that caused the 2008 crash aren't present today. In Houston, prices have leveled off rather than fallen sharply: the median was $325,000 …

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Oct. 6, 2026

Are Houston Home Prices Dropping? What the Latest Data Shows

Are Houston home prices dropping

Short answer: Houston home prices are flat, not crashing. The Greater Houston median single-family price was $325,000 in September 2026, essentially unchanged from $325,990 a year earlier, while the average price was up 0.7%. Some areas are dipping and others are still rising. What's really changed is that …

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Oct. 6, 2026

Is Now a Good Time to Sell Your Houston Home?

Is now a good time to sell your Houston home

Short answer: It can be a good time to sell in Houston, if you price it right and prepare the home well. Prices are holding steady (the median was $325,000 in September 2026, essentially unchanged from a year earlier), but sales have slowed and buyers have more choices …

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