A Look Back at 2025 - Houston Real Estate

What are your home goals for 2026?

2025 was quite a year for real estate here in Houston — and not in a boring way. From expanding neighborhoods to more inventory on the market and new energy around affordability, this year brought a balanced market that felt like a breath of fresh air after a few years of rapid shifts.

More Homes, More Options

One of the biggest themes of the year was inventory growth. Houston saw many more homes come onto the market compared to past years — giving buyers more choices and less pressure to make snap decisions. Sellers, in turn, learned that pricing and presentation mattered more than ever. A well-priced, well-staged home still got attention — but buyers now had the luxury of comparison and time. Jewish Herald-Voice+1

This shift toward balance was especially noticeable in the latter part of the year, when homes stayed on the market a bit longer than in typical seller-heavy seasons and house hunters found themselves in the driver’s seat more often than before. Realtor

Prices and Value

While Houston’s home prices didn’t skyrocket like they did a few years ago, they stayed remarkably steady. Some reports show median home prices around the mid-$300,000s — a modest dip or plateau compared with last year — suggesting buyers weren’t being priced out but also that sellers could still expect realistic returns in most areas. (source Realtor+1)

Luxury homes, in particular, saw strong activity, pulling the average price up even as typical homes held steady. (source: myneighborhoodnews.com)

Balance Helps Everyone

What made 2025 different from some recent years was that it wasn’t dominated by one force. It wasn’t purely a “seller’s market” anymore, and it didn’t fully flip into a “buyer’s market” either. Instead, we saw days on market rise slightly, inventory expand, and sales remain steady across most price ranges — all signs that Houston’s market settled into a more balanced rhythm. (source: Realtor+1)

Inflation, mortgage rates, and broader economic forces still played a role, and affordability continued to be a real consideration for many. But in general, buyers and sellers both found reasons to stay engaged throughout the year.

Where We’re Headed Next

As we turn the page into the new year, things feel balanced — not rushed, not stalled. Buyers have more say and more options. Sellers who price smart and show well are still seeing strong interest. And communities around Houston continue to grow and evolve with new developments, local businesses, and expanding amenities. (Source: Jewish Herald-Voice)

Whether you’re thinking about buying, selling, or just planning for what comes next, now is a great time to connect and talk about your specific goals. Because while the overall market may have its trends, your home and your story are still personal — and that’s what matters most.

Here’s to a hopeful, happy, and intentional 2026 in Houston real estate.

— Melissa K. Baker, eXp Realty
📧 Melissa.K.Baker@exprealty.com | 📞 (281) 687-8077