Last month, the Houston area experienced positive home sales year-over-year for the first time in 19 months. Sales were down on a monthly basis.
According to the Houston Association of Realtors, single-family home sales across Greater Houston rose 4.9 percent year-over-year, the first increase since March 2022. On a monthly basis, the number of total property sales is lower than it has been since March 2023. Total active listings have declined while the months supply of homes dropped to 3.6. Houston area homes averaged 47 days on the market in November.
Previous year-end figures can be found in monthly market reports posted in our blog.
Per HAR / MLS:
| Category | Jan. 2023 | Feb. 2023 | Mar. 2023 | Apr. 2023 | May 2023 | June 2023 | July 2023 | Aug. 2023 | Sept. 2023 | Oct. 2023 | Nov. 2023 | Dec. 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Property Sales | 5,650 | 6,981 | 9,589 | 8,912 | 10,476 | 10,382 | 9,223 | 9,780 | 8,550 | 7,825 | 7,472 | 7,395 |
| Total Active Listings | 33,606 | 33,109 | 33,442 | 33,203 | 33,919 | 36,431 | 37,079 | 38,439 | 39,632 | 40,630 | 40,724 | 38,028 |
| Single-Family Home Sales | 4,549 | 5,723 | 7,907 | 7,310 | 8,637 | 8,582 | 7,557 | 7,983 | 6,886 | 6,377 | 6,154 | 6,103 |
| Townhome/Condominium Sales | 352 | 441 | 552 | 577 | 670 | 687 | 645 | 610 | 552 | 497 | 463 | 435 |
| Single-Family Months of Inventory | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Single-Family Pending Sales | 7,167 | 7,546 | 9,043 | 8,988 | 9,146 | 8,634 | 8,447 | 7,842 | 6,676 | 6,669 | 6,069 | 5,723 |
| Days on Market | 59 | 63 | 62 | 55 | 48 | 45 | 42 | 42 | 45 | 47 | 47 | 56 |
| Price Range | Jan. 2023 | Feb. 2023 | Mar. 2023 | Apr. 2023 | May 2023 | June 2023 | July 2023 | Aug. 2023 | Sept. 2023 | Oct. 2023 | Nov. 2023 | Dec. 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1 - $99,999 | 25 | 20 | 44 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 35 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 37 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 78 | 89 | 104 | 88 | 97 | 106 | 94 | 112 | 111 | 93 | 79 | 83 |
| $150,000 - $249,999 | 766 | 916 | 1,125 | 998 | 1,072 | 1,007 | 891 | 1,053 | 892 | 909 | 872 | 797 |
| $250,000 - $499,999 | 2,179 | 2,488 | 3,788 | 3,514 | 4,150 | 4,175 | 3,667 | 3,851 | 3,265 | 3,089 | 3,078 | 3,055 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 436 | 554 | 851 | 830 | 1,044 | 1,058 | 908 | 921 | 773 | 639 | 648 | 640 |
| $750,000 and above | 220 | 276 | 466 | 492 | 634 | 654 | 544 | 539 | 431 | 386 | 352 | 346 |
Texas Winter Lights
November 10, 2023 – December 31, 2023
Marriott Marquis Houston, 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010
Experience Texas Winter Lights at Marriott Marquis Houston. From November 10, 2023 – December 31, 2023, the Altitude Rooftop & Pool transforms into an interactive light experience this holiday season with thousands of twinkling lights and winter-themed activations. Guests can immersive light displays from 5 PM – 10 PM nightly.
Dasher’s Lightshow
November 17, 2023 – December 31, 2023
Sam Houston Race Park
7575 North Sam Houston Parkway W, Houston, TX 77064
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Houston’s 1st Christmas Lightshow drive thru. Priced per vehicle, your vehicle occupants enjoy the twinkling lights choreographed to your holiday music favorites. It will be a night to remember as you stroll through lighted tunnels and sing along with Santa and all of his dancing reindeer. Make amazing memories with your friends and family at Dasher’s Lightshow!
Galaxy Lights
November 11, 2023 – January 7, 2024
Space Center Houston, 1601 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Embark on a holiday adventure that transcends Earth’s boundaries and transports you to the edge of the universe. Galaxy Lights, presented by Reliant, is a space-themed holiday light show that defies gravity! Create out-of-this-world memories with a holiday experience beyond imagination. Space Center Houston leaves you starry-eyed as you experience space in a new light.
Zoo Lights
November 17, 2023 – January 7, 2024
Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Enjoy the magic of the holiday season at Houston’s favorite holiday lights experience, TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights at Houston Zoo! The spectacular Zoo grounds are the perfect setting to enjoy the sights and sounds of the season with family and friends.
Magical Winter Lights
November 17, 2023 – January 7, 2024
Katy Mills, 5000 Katy Mills Circle, Katy, TX 77494, 5:00 PM – 10/11:00 PM
This dazzling spectacle features thousands of intricately designed lanterns in various themes, shapes, and sizes. It is a winter wonderland display that is sure to capture the essence of the festive season during these magical dates. Guests can walk through illuminated tunnels, admire towering sculptures, and even take part in interactive exhibits. With music and entertainment throughout the show, the experience is truly memorable for people of all ages.
Houston Botanic Gardens Lightscape
November 17, 2023 – February 25, 2024, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
One Botanic Lane, Houston, TX 77017
Radiant Nature, presented by Reliant, is an unforgettable adventure for the entire family. See a majestic 200-foot-long dragon, a soaring 12-foot-tall peacock with a fan that gracefully unfurls, and much more. Explore an interactive zone buzzing with illuminated swings, whimsical seesaws, a digital kaleidoscope you can step inside, and other immersive, Instagram-worthy features.
Sugar Land Holiday Lights
November 17, 2023 – January 1, 2024
Constellation Field, Stadium Dr., Sugar Land, TX, 6:00 – 9/10:00 PM
Experience 3.5 million lights, ten themed areas, holiday shopping, great food, holiday movie nights, Santa Claus and much more!
Moody Gardens Holiday in the Gardens
November 18, 2023 – January 6, 2024
Moody Gardens, One Hope Boulevard, Galveston, TX, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Several holiday attractions in one venue. Ice Land · Festival of Lights · Ice Skating Rink · Hotel Packages · Holiday 3D Films · Rudolph 4D · Arctic Slide · Train Rides · Pictures with Santa · Nightly Fireside S’Mores · A Christmas Wish Holiday Show · Breakfast with Santa · Nightly Holiday Buffets · New Year’s Palooza · NYE Silver Celebration at Moody Gardens Hotel.
The Light Park
November 3, 2023 – January 1, 2023
Katy – Typhoon Lagoon, 555 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Katy, TX, 77494
Spring – Hurricane Harbor Parking Lot, 21300 Interstate 45 N, Spring, TX 77373
The Light Park invites you to join them for The Best Christmas Light Show South of the North Pole, featuring millions of lights synchronized to a festive DJ’d mix of Christmas music.
Beautifully Decorated Homes
Franck’s Christmas Light Show
15923 Viney Creek, Houston, TX 77095 – Copperfield
Since 2008, the Franck family has synchronized lights with music broadcasted on 89.7 FM.
The Johnson’s Christmas Corner
14811 Cypress Meadow Dr., Cypress, TX
Since 2005 the Johnson’s have used over 70,000 lights and 50+ songs to provide a display that people can visit more than once to help brighten their holidays.
Dodd Family Holidays
62 W. Knightsbridge Dr., The Woodlands, TX
The Dodd family celebrates the holidays with animated light and music displays.
Cleveland Christmas Ranch
14651 FM 1725, Cleveland, TX
The owners of the Christmas Ranch have used 300,000 lights to create scenes including Santa and Mrs. Claus and more.
Brittenum Family Lights
1208 White Wing Circle, Friendswood, TX
A holiday lighting and special effects display synchronized to music for all ages. Music is broadcasted on 94.3 FM.
Other Neighborhoods to Tour
River Oaks
Start at Kirby at Shepherd or Westheimer and wind through River Oaks. You will see gorgeous wrapped trees, dripping lights, glowing deer and more.
Post Oak Boulevard, Highland Village, and Uptown
These shopping centers offer lovely Christmas lights displays and are a quick 10-minute add-on to the River Oaks neighborhood Christmas lights. From Loop 610, take San Felipe west into Post Oak, then turn left onto Post Oak and drive south toward the Galleria, where you can catch spectacular white lights on the 300 Christmas trees lining Uptown’s main holiday thoroughfare. Take a left on Westheimer and cross under the Loop to head towards Highland Village, where you can see a 60 ft. Christmas tree. Take a left onto Kirby to make your way into the heart of River Oaks described above.
Woodland Heights and the Heights
Drive within the area bordered by I-10, Heights Boulevard, and 19th St. to I-45, and you will be sure to find many eye-catching and magical holiday scenes. The featured streets this year will be Omar and Highland from Studewood to Beauchamp.
Downtown Houston, City Hall, Market Square Park, Main Street Square, Avenida Houston & Discovery Green
Check out the annual, towering Holiday Tree at City Hall and wonder through light tunnels and displays at Winter Wanderland; spend some holiday cheer in the beautifully adorned Market Square Park , marvel at the Deck the Trees display in the windows of George R. Brown Convention Center (facing Avenida de las Americas, a.k.a. Avenida Houston), and don’t miss making a pit stop to skate or take in the vibes at The Ice at Discovery Green.
Memorial Park’s Clay Family Eastern Glades
Enjoy the beautiful new 26-foot Holiday Tree on Bowden Terrace and other lights lit against Hines Lake in Clay Family Eastern Glades.
Pecan Grove (Richmond)
It is a seasonal tradition to line the yards with holiday lights in Pecan Grove. This practice turns Pecan Grove into a magical wonderland that people come to see from near and far. Make sure to drive down Morton League, Austin Colony and Quarterpath.
The Lights of Shepherd Park Plaza
Since 1968 many Shepherd Park Plaza residents have made it a Christmas tradition to illuminate rooftops, shrubs and front lawns.Start north of West 43rd Street on either side of Ella Boulevard to find many giant inflatable characters, arches over the streets, large cutouts, and dioramas.
Spring Shadows
At the end of Kemp Forest (off Gessner), you will find colorful and fanciful Christmas light displays along the 3000 block of Quincannon Lane, including traditionally decorated homes, large wrapped trees, and entire lots filled with whimsical holiday cheer.
45th Annual Nite of Lights
Prestonwood Forest, NW Houston
Tour the streets to become a part of the holiday spectacle with countless lights and lasers and art installations and remarkable creativity! Start at Prestonwood Forest Drive, just off Highway 249. This neighborhood is known to be the top area to experience extravagant Christmas lights with themed streets and a chance to see Santa.
The Woodlands
Many neighborhoods in this area will have decorated homes and streets that are show-stoppers, but start at the Panther Creek and Alden Bridge neighborhoods for over-the-top Christmas light displays set to music. Whoville at June Breeze Place and the musical display at 62, W. Knightsbridge Drive are two worth stopping by.
Candy Cane Court
Pinehurst, Atascosita
Each year Evening Shades Court turns into Candy Cane Court with giant candy canes, candy cane trees, a life-size dancing Santa, a mailbox for letters to Santa, music, a homemade train that travels around the cul-de-sac and lights that transport the street into a Christmas destination.
