The April Housing Market Update from the Houston Association of Realtors reports an increase in inventory in the Houston market this month. Along with the increase in inventory, the average price for a single-family home decreased.
By the numbers
According to HAR, the average single-family home price decreased in April by 1.4% to $428,709—a drop from $434,925 last April. Active single-family listings grew by 6.5% year over year, allowing home buyers to have more options in a more stable market, according to the report.
This increase in property sales is in line with the HAR report released in March. As previously reported by Community Impact, the single-family home sales in March increased by 3.7% with 7,644 homes sold.
“More inventory is giving buyers room to breathe again,” HAR Chair Theresa Hill said. “Homes are still moving, but consumers have more time to make decisions and more leverage during negotiations.”
Houston’s housing market is reportedly more active than its pre-pandemic numbers in 2019. Houston’s single-family home sales were up 6.8% this April compared to April 2019. By comparison, the national average was down 22.4% this April compared to 2019, according to the report.
The total Greater Houston area property sales for April were 9,568 properties, and the active listings for all property types rose 6% to 57,436, according to the report.
More details
According to HAR, Houston homes have spent more time on the market this month, rising to 60 days in April 2026, compared to 55 days in April 2025. The total dollar volume also climbed by 2.6%, totaling more than $3.9 billion.