April 2026 Houston Real Estate Market Update

Hi, I’m Sonit Seth with the Seth Edge Group, your edge in real estate. With everything going on in the world right now, everyone wants to know how the market is doing.

The April numbers for the Houston area have just come out, and here’s what they are telling us.

Sales are up and buyers are active. Total property sales were up in April, and active listings grew as well, although not as much as the month before. The pending sales index was up double digits, which follows the trend from the last few months and is a strong signal that buyer activity is picking up. All of this happened despite mortgage rates increasing during the month of March.

Homes are sitting a bit longer, and that’s not a bad thing. Days on market increased to 67 days, and months of inventory rose to 4.7 months. So even though more sales are happening, homes are sitting on the market a little longer and there are more choices to choose from.

For buyers, this is a great opportunity. More inventory and more time to make decisions means less pressure and more options.

Mortgage rates don’t have to be a roadblock. Rates did increase a bit over the past 30 days, but there are ways to get a lower rate, whether that’s through new construction financing, an assumable mortgage, or other creative loan options available in today’s market. If you are interested in buying a home, don’t let the mortgage rate stop you from exploring your options.

Watch my video for the full breakdown of the April numbers. If you have any questions about the data or want to learn more about the loan options available right now, feel free to reach out. I’d be happy to help. Call me at 713-252-3670 or email sonit@sethedge.com. You can also visit sethedge.com for more information.