HAR: Strong buyer demand drives August housing market

The greater Houston housing market kept its hot streak alive in August. It was the fourth consecutive month of sales growth, driven by strong buyer demand and steady pricing.

According to the Houston Association of Realtors’ August 2025 Housing Market Update, single-family home sales rose 11.9 percent year-over-year. A total of 8,138 homes sold versus 7,270 a year earlier. The number of available homes in the Houston area remains elevated with 39,374 active listings, which is 30.4 percent above last year’s level.

Home prices showed little movement in August. The average price was statistically flat at $422,703, while the median price was virtually unchanged at $335,000…

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