September 2025 Market Update – Houston & Surrounding Areas
As we move into fall, the housing market around Houston is showing more breathing room — more options for buyers, and a bit more strategy required for sellers. Whether you’re thinking of buying, selling, or simply curious where things stand, here’s a clear look at what’s happening and what it means for you.
What’s Happening Now
Single-family home sales in the greater Houston area are up about 11.9% year-over-year, showing buyer activity remains strong.
Inventory is rising. One report notes a months-supply around 5.4 months, up from around 4.4 months this time last year.
Prices are holding steady. For single-family homes, the median price in some reports is around $335,000 and the average around $422,703—virtually unchanged from recent months.
Homes are staying on the market a little longer. For example, in one snapshot the average days on market rose from 47 to 52 days.
What This Means for Buyers
More choices: With rising inventory, you’ve got more homes to explore and less pressure to rush.
Time to let your guard down: Since homes are staying on market a bit longer, you can take time for inspections, compare neighborhoods, and negotiate.
Still watch your budget: Even though prices aren’t skyrocketing, mortgage rates and insurance/taxes still matter a lot. Make sure your monthly payment is comfortable, not just the list price.
Good time to act: If you’re ready and qualified, now could be a smart window—especially if you’re looking in certain suburbs where inventory is increasing.
What This Means for Sellers
Price smart, not high: In a market with more inventory, over-pricing means you risk being left behind. Price based on recent comps and condition.
Presentation counts even more: With more options for buyers, homes that are staged, clean and well-priced will stand out.
Highlight your value: If your home is updated, move-in ready, and in a desirable area, you’ll still attract interest. But homes that need work may require negotiation.
Timing still matters: Listing earlier in this window gives you advantage before more homes hit the market and competition tightens.
Neighborhood Watch
Different parts of the Houston area are showing slightly different dynamics. For example, in a suburb like River Oaks, inventory is at about 5.66 months and homes are selling at roughly 95% of asking price. https://houstonsuburb.com Meanwhile, in some master-planned areas and suburbs the market is still competitive for move-in-ready homes.
Final Takeaway
The Houston area market in September is shifting toward more balance. That’s good news for buyers (more breathing room) and a call for sharper strategy for sellers (pricing + condition matter). If you’re thinking about making a move this year — whether buying, selling, or just preparing — now is a smart time to talk strategy so you’re ready.
If you'd like a custom report for your neighborhood (Cypress, Tomball, Hockley, etc.), I’d be happy to pull one together and we can talk about your next steps.
— Melissa K. Baker, eXp Realty
📧 Melissa.K.Baker@exprealty.com | 📞 (281) 687-8077
