The fast-paced pandemic market is over.
After years of Houston homebuyers being forced into bidding wars and split-second decisions, the market has reached a six-year turning point that puts the ball back in the buyer's court.
About 44% of Houston-area households could afford the median-priced home in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Houses in the Houston area are getting cheaper, but homes are still sitting on the market longer than in the past.
Houston entered 2026 with one of the country's largest inventories of homes for sale.
HOUSTON — Houston's real estate landscape is experiencing a notable transformation, with housing market conditions gradually tilting in favor of homebuyers after years of seller-driven price increases ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Homes and signage associated with the Towne Lake subdivision are seen in Cypress, Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. Houston is entering 2026 ...