HOUSTON — (June 10, 2026)/HAR Report — The Greater Houston housing market delivered a strong signal heading into summer as newly signed purchase contracts climbed to its highest level in four years, reflecting growing demand across the region.
According to the Houston Association of Realtors’ May 2026 Housing Market Update, pending sales of single-family homes climbed 5.8% year over year to 9,172, marking the strongest level of contract activity since May 2022.
The rise in pending sales comes despite a modest decline in closings, indicating that many buyers are still moving forward with purchase plans.