How fast are homes going under contract in Harris County?
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Short answer
In the 30 days to September 30, 2026, 7,153 homes were newly listed in Harris County, 3,332 went under contract and 2,808 closed. In the last 7 days the counts were 1,482 new listings, 694 contracts and 593 closings. That is fewer homes going under contract than coming on the market: 0.47 contracts for every new listing over the month.
New listings, contracts and closings
Over the last 30 days in Harris County: 7,153 new listings, 3,332 homes under contract and 2,808 closed sales. Over the last 7 days: 1,482 new, 694 under contract and 593 closed. Contracts per new listing over 30 days: 0.47.
How to read it
New listings against contracts is a quick read on whether supply is building or being absorbed. It moves week to week and by price band, so treat it as a snapshot, not a trend. Numbers like these describe the whole of Harris County, not one street or one home, and real estate decisions are rarely a straight line. If you are thinking about timing your move, talk to us to find the right option for your circumstances.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| New listings, last 30 days | 7,153 |
| Went under contract, last 30 days | 3,332 |
| Closed sales, last 30 days | 2,808 |
| New listings, last 7 days | 1,482 |
| Went under contract, last 7 days | 694 |
| Closed sales, last 7 days | 593 |
| Contracts per new listing, 30 days | 0.47 |
Common follow-up questions
What does under contract mean?
The seller has accepted an offer and the sale has not closed yet.
Why do the 7-day and 30-day numbers differ so much?
They cover different windows; a week can be unusually busy or slow, so the 30-day view is steadier.
Sources
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