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Houston, TX Market Pulse: January 2026 Property Performance and Stats

Published on Thursday, January 15, 2026
Dany Lopez
eXp Realty
Focus areas include Alvin, Cypress, Fulshear, Houston, Katy, Pearland, Richmond, Spring and Stafford, along with surrounding towns, communities and neighborhoods.
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What are the key takeaways from Houston, TX real estate in January 2026? The numbers tell a compelling story, and the market is providing both opportunities and lessons for all. Whether you buy, sell, or invest, performance metrics play a front-line role in shaping everyday decisions and results.

Shoppers in search of affordable homes in Houston, TX this January 2026 will find an active market with a median sale price of $350,000. Sellers should focus on numbers like 28.3 percent price reductions and a 97.6 percent sale-to-list ratio as signals for best-in-class approaches. Inventory remains steady at 4.1 months; 2,800 closed transactions and 3,400 new listings anchor the month’s high activity.

January 2026 Metrics: What They Mean in Houston, TX

Pending sales continue to track strong at 2,600, while market concessions in 16 percent of deals and average contract periods—25 days for single-family, 33 for attached—give both buyers and sellers an environment for thoughtful moves. First-time buyers are a meaningful 21 percent of activity. Asking "is it a good time to buy in Houston, TX?" or wondering "how to sell your house fast in Houston, TX"? Let this month’s data guide your approach.

  • Median sales price: $350,000
  • Pending sales: 2,600
  • Price reductions: 28.3 percent
  • Market concessions: 16 percent, $4,200 average
  • First-time buyer share: 21 percent

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Houston, TX Smart Moves: January 2026

Listing withdrawals dipped to 240, and buyers are finding more negotiating room through increased concessions and pricing flexibility. Dany Lopez delivers daily support for all who move with the market. Use the data, study trends, and keep January 2026 in focus for the best Houston, TX results. Find more insight with Houston, TX market performance.

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