2026 Market Outlook

Happy New Year from all of us at Laura Powers Property Group! As we head into 2026, we wanted to share a snapshot of key indicators shaping the Houston real estate market—and the outlook remains encouraging. Houston continues to show strength and stability. The market is expected to remain balanced, currently with a healthy inventory level of five months. This marks a shift away from a purely seller-driven market, giving buyers more options, greater negotiating power, and fewer multiple-offer situations. Looking ahead to interest rates, Fannie Mae projects rates to trend toward 5.9% by Q4 2026, while the Mortgage Bankers...