How fast are homes going under contract in Houston?
Built from Allen Markel's own listing data · Texas Premier Realty ·
Short answer
In the 30 days to September 30, 2026, 4,073 homes were newly listed in Houston, 1,738 went under contract and 1,488 closed. In the last 7 days the counts were 838 new listings, 359 contracts and 331 closings. That is fewer homes going under contract than coming on the market: 0.43 contracts for every new listing over the month.
New listings, contracts and closings
Over the last 30 days in Houston: 4,073 new listings, 1,738 homes under contract and 1,488 closed sales. Over the last 7 days: 838 new, 359 under contract and 331 closed. Contracts per new listing over 30 days: 0.43.
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. A Houston average is a starting point, not a verdict on any one property, and the right move depends on your timeline, finances and the home itself. For timing your move in Houston, talk to us to find the right option for your circumstances.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| New listings, last 30 days | 4,073 |
| Went under contract, last 30 days | 1,738 |
| Closed sales, last 30 days | 1,488 |
| New listings, last 7 days | 838 |
| Went under contract, last 7 days | 359 |
| Closed sales, last 7 days | 331 |
| Contracts per new listing, 30 days | 0.43 |
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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