Real Estate Market News for April 2026

Leslie Lerner Properties

Real Estate Market News for April 2026

Housing Stats • Tax Considerations

HOUSTON MARKET HEATS UP AS SPRING BUYING SEASON BEGINS

Houston’s spring market is gaining momentum, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ March 2026 Housing Market Update. Single-family home sales increased 3.7% year over year and jumped 29.17% from February to March. Pending sales also rose sharply, up 12.8% year over year and 20% month over month, signaling strong buyer activity heading into peak season.

At the same time, Days on Market climbed to 67 days, compared to 62 days last year, but improved slightly from 69 days in February. Overall, sales across all property types in Greater Houston rose 3.6% year over year and surged 28.15% month over month.

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