Real Estate Market News for August 2025

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Real Estate Market News for August 2025

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HOUSTON HOUSING MARKET SEES SUMMER SHIFT

The Greater Houston real estate market showed signs of change in July, as rising inventory and steady buyer activity helped ease price pressures. According to the Houston Association of Realtors’ July 2025 Housing Market Update, single-family home sales climbed 9.2% compared to last year, but dipped 3.4% from June. July also recorded the sharpest year-over-year price drop since 2023. Active listings surged past 40,000 homes for the first time ever, up 38.2% from a year ago, giving buyers more options than ever in the Houston area.

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