The new year started with slower home sales across the Houston area. Single-family sales were down on a monthly and yearly basis. Active listings, months of inventory and days on the market grew in January. Home sales in most price ranges declined significantly.
Per HAR/MLS:
| Category | Jan. 2018 | Feb. 2018 | Mar. 2018 | Apr. 2018 | May 2018 | June 2018 | July 2018 | Aug. 2018 | Sept. 2018 | Oct. 2018 | Nov. 2018 | Dec. 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Property Sales | 5,468 | 6,375 | 8,274 | 8,453 | 9,721 | 10,115 | 9,559 | 9,978 | 7,842 | 8,127 | 7,400 | 7,709 |
| Total Active Listings | 33,945 | 33,939 | 35,004 | 36,882 | 39,478 | 40,198 | 41,459 | 41,991 | 41,560 | 41,061 | 40,530 | 37,554 |
| Single-Family Home Sales | 4,104 | 5,260 | 6,810 | 7,070 | 8,157 | 8,518 | 8,108 | 8,358 | 6,548 | 6,716 | 6,159 | 6,543 |
| Townhome/Condominium Sales | 357 | 459 | 603 | 591 | 669 | 696 | 594 | 648 | 492 | 523 | 484 | 505 |
| Single_Family Months of Inventory | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.5 |
| Single-Family Pending Sales | 6,313 | 6,912 | 8,327 | 8,766 | 8,991 | 8,396 | 8,467 | 8,084 | 6,630 | 7,039 | 6,052 | 5,120 |
| Days on Market | 67 | 65 | 63 | 56 | 52 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 52 | 57 | 60 | 64 |
| Price Range | Jan. 2019 | Feb. 2019 | Mar. 2019 | Apr. 2019 | May 2019 | June 2019 | July 2019 | Aug. 2019 | Sept. 2019 | Oct. 2019 | Nov. 2019 | Dec. 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1 - $99,999 | 155 | 153 | 188 | 135 | 171 | 132 | 141 | 147 | 134 | 129 | 133 | 216 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 340 | 392 | 461 | 438 | 445 | 377 | 490 | 423 | 371 | 414 | 382 | 487 |
| $150,000 - $249,999 | 1,496 | 1,905 | 2,428 | 2,653 | 2,982 | 2,794 | 3,100 | 3,019 | 2,497 | 2,632 | 2,197 | 2,948 |
| $250,000 - $499,999 | 1,164 | 1,647 | 2,275 | 2,543 | 3,009 | 2,846 | 3,089 | 2,991 | 2,315 | 2,311 | 2,043 | 3,074 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 169 | 239 | 345 | 400 | 517 | 497 | 541 | 465 | 381 | 347 | 294 | 427 |
| $750,000 and above | 107 | 142 | 238 | 284 | 372 | 334 | 315 | 296 | 210 | 224 | 180 | 309 |
The 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was full of great, new inventions. These are some of the products that won the Best Of Innovations Award.
GENNY
Water-from-air, at home or in the office.
GENNY is a water from air generator with constant access to safe, high quality drinking water, eliminating dependence on tap water, environmental waste and cost of plastic bottles. It is a plug and drink solution requiring only electricity to operate with easy integration into homes and offices.
Kohler Sensate Kitchen Faucet With Kohler Connect
The Sensate kitchen faucet with KOHLER Konnect allows you to turn the water on/off or dispense to a measured volume through voice-commands, KOHLER Konnect App or touchless motion-based interactions. Consumers can fill an eight-ounce cup of water or a large pot with hands-free voice control.
KitchenAid® Cook Processor Connect
KitchenAid
The KitchenAid® Cook Processor Connect gives passionate cooks every tool needed to make delicious homemade meals with ease by allowing them to connect to endless meal inspiration and step-by-step recipe guidance.
LG Sound Bar (SL9YG)
LG Electronics Inc.
The SL9YG provides the ultimate sound experience with cutting-edge Meridian audio technology, Dolby Atmos/DTS-X 4.1.2 channel sound, AI ThinQ and Google Assistant capabilities.
Qoobi ONE
Qoobi B. V.
Qoobi ONE is a wireless tube preamplifier that allows you to play digital music files from any source (smartphone, tablet, etc.) via Bluetooth, using the best analogue technologies based on vacuum tubes that make sound Incredibly bright and emotional.
Tetra Countertop Dishwasher
Heatworks
Goodbye dirty dishes. Tetra is an internet-connected compact dishwasher that quickly cleans tableware, wine glasses, baby bottles, etc. in minutes using a gallon of water. With its own water reservoir, no plumbing is required. Place and use it anywhere that has a standard electrical outlet.
The Window by Samsung
Samsung Electronics America Inc.
The Window by Samsung is a next-generation modular MicroLED display that redefines television. With unrivaled picture quality and awe-inspiring design, it transforms content, surfaces and living spaces.
TrustBox
Scalys BV
The Scalys TrustBox is the high-grade secure router & IoT gateway for safe and trusted communication with the connected world. It secures the communication and connectivity of connected devices at home and on the go with military-grade of security.
Universal Wireless Charger for Laptops
Energysquare
Energysquare developed a universal wireless charger for laptops, based on its “Power by Contact” patented conductive charging technology. Fast, powerful, with no electromagnetic waves, the purpose is to keep laptops always charged avoiding the inconveniences of conventional wired charging.
