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August 27, 2026
Buying a home in September 2026: pricing, leverage, timing
Local market data, agent strategies, concession tactics to help you close on the right property this fall.
In Houston, inventory has reached levels not seen in years. According to the Houston Association of Realtors' July 2026 report, active single-family listings hit a record 40,750 homes, giving buyers a 5.5-month supply. Homes averaged 53 days on the market.
"The September market presents buyers with more choice and more breathing room than they have had in recent years, but conditions remain highly specific to location and price point," said Nancy Almodovar, CEO and co-founder of Nan & Company Properties in Houston.
In Dallas, the picture is similar.
"Homes here are taking about 60 days to sell, we're at roughly five months of supply, and the median is basically flat at $409,000," said Megan Williamson, an agent with The Agency, Dallas. "Nothing dramatic in any direction. Buyers finally get to think before they sign something."