Houston housing market

HOUSTON — (April 8, 2026) HAR Report — As the spring housing market begins to bloom, the Greater Houston area is showing signs of balance and stability despite ongoing economic uncertainty.

 

According to the Houston Association of Realtors' March 2026 Housing Market Update, single-family home sales rose 3.7% year over year, with 7,644 homes sold compared to 7,369 last year. Pending sales were up 12.8%, a sign of continued buyer demand as the spring homebuying season gets underway.

 

Home prices eased slightly in March. The average home price declined 1.2% to $420,510, while the median price edged down 1.5% to $330,000. At the same time, homes spent a little more time on the market, with Days on Market increasing to 67 days compared to 62 days a year ago.

 

Most housing segments posted year-over-year gains in March. However, after several months of strong performance, the luxury segment saw a 4.5% decline in sales.