05/08/2026
Houston’s housing market may surprise you right now… 👀
While headlines keep shouting “unaffordable,” the data tells a more nuanced story.
🏡 Houston’s Housing Affordability Index improved from 37% to 42% year over year
📉 Median home prices actually dipped from $337,400 to $331,500
💰 Required income to purchase a median-priced home dropped from $103,200 to $96,000
🔑 Rental affordability also improved slightly while lease prices softened
Translation?
Opportunity is quietly opening back up for buyers, investors and families who thought homeownership was out of reach.
The people winning in this market are not waiting for “perfect.” They are learning the numbers, leveraging incentives, negotiating strategically and making smart moves while others sit frozen.
Whether you are:
✨ Buying your first home
✨ Moving up into luxury
✨ Investing in real estate
✨ Relocating to Houston
✨ Wondering if now is the right time to sell
I’d love to help you create a strategy that works for YOUR goals and budget.
📲 Christy Bohlen
(832) 795-4312
[email protected]
christybohlensellshomes.kw.com
And yes… Houston is still one of the most opportunity-rich real estate markets in the country. 🤍