July 5, 2025 - Houston Market Update: What This Week’s Real Estate Data Means for You

This week’s Houston housing market snapshot gives us insight into what’s happening behind the scenes and how both buyers and sellers can stay ahead of the curve. 

According to HAR.com:

• New Listings: ↑ 6.8%
  
  

• Closings: ↓ 14.7%
  
  

• Pending Listings: ↓ 10.7%
  
  

• Listing Views: ↓ 50.7% (mostly due to bot security updates)
  
  

• Off-market listings: ↓ for the first time in 2025
  
  

💡 What It Means for Buyers:
More listings = more options. You’re not competing with as many buyers as before, which gives you room to negotiate. Now is the time to get pre-approved and explore down payment assistance or creative financing options.

💼 What It Means for Sellers:
The market is active, but more competitive. If your property isn’t priced right, it could sit. The good news? Strategic marketing, including professional photos, open houses, and strong financing partners, can still drive results.

🧠 Final Thought:
Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, data drives decisions. Let this weekly insight help guide your next move.