Houston Housing Market Update: What the Latest HAR Numbers Mean for You (November 2026)

by Ruby Miranda

If it feels like the Houston housing market has shifted this fall, you are right. The Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) September 2026 report shows a market that is slower, more balanced and full of opportunity for prepared buyers and well-priced sellers.

The Numbers at a Glance (Greater Houston, Single-Family Homes)

Sales: 7,030 homes sold, down 5.7% from September 2025
Median price: $325,000, essentially flat year over year
Average price: $421,311, up 0.7%
Inventory: 5.5 months, up from 5.1 months
Days on market: 58 on average, two days longer than a year ago
Active listings: 40,192, up 6.3%
Pending sales: 6,789, down 11.6%

HAR also noted that with mortgage rates higher than last year, the monthly principal and interest on a median-priced home with 20% down rose by about $83 compared with September 2025.

What This Means for Buyers

More homes on the market and longer days on market mean more negotiating room. In many neighborhoods across Deer Park, Pasadena, La Porte, Baytown and Pearland, sellers are offering closing cost help, rate buydowns or repairs. Buyers who are pre-approved and know their budget are in the strongest position. If you are a first-time buyer, now is a great time to learn about grants and down payment assistance before spring competition returns. See first-time buyer programs.

What This Means for Sellers

Prices are holding steady, but buyers are pickier. Homes that are priced right, show well and are marketed aggressively are still selling. Overpriced homes are sitting. If you are thinking about selling in the next 3 to 6 months, start with an accurate home value and a pricing strategy based on the homes that actually sold near you, not just what is listed. Get your free home value report.

Local Markets Vary

Greater Houston is huge, and the numbers in Deer Park are not the same as the numbers in League City or Mont Belvieu. The Queen Team tracks the neighborhoods we serve across Harris, Galveston, Brazoria and Chambers counties every week. Ask us for a free market snapshot for your neighborhood.

Source: Houston Association of Realtors September 2026 Housing Market Update, released October 14, 2026.

Ready to Talk About Your Move?

Ruby Miranda and The Queen Team at Keller Williams Summit help buyers and sellers across Harris, Galveston, Brazoria and Chambers counties, including Deer Park, Pasadena, La Porte, Pearland, Baytown, League City and Clear Lake. Call or text 832-830-2055, schedule an appointment, search homes or get your free home value. Se habla español.

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