Houston Housing Market Update – August 2025 (Fulshear, Katy & Greater Houston)
What the August Numbers Mean for Buyers & Sellers in Fulshear, Katy, and Houston
The Houston real estate market closed out summer with steady activity and signs of stability heading into fall.
August by the Numbers
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Total property sales: +9.2% YoY
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Single-family home sales: +11.9% YoY
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Active listings: +26.1% YoY
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Mean price: +0.6% | Median price: −0.6%
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Months of inventory: 5.4 months
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Lease rates: Flat (+0.1%)
The Federal Reserve also announced a 25 bps rate cut with two additional cuts expected by year-end (11–1 vote).
My Take (Local Expert Insight)
As usual, activity tends to lay low until December in greater Houston—including Fulshear and Katy. That said, I’m already hearing from buyers who want to position ahead of potentially
lower mortgage rates. With 5.4 months of inventory, conditions are balanced: not the frenzy of 2021, but not a buyer-only market either.
I don’t expect material price declines between now and spring. Historically, home prices often begin rising ~12 months after rate cuts, so today’s buyers could be locking in before the next climb—especially in well-located pockets of Katy ISD, Fulshear, Weston Lakes, Garden Oaks, and Spring Branch.
When to Buy or Sell (Seasonality Matters)
See the chart below for best months to buy (and by inversion, tougher months to sell). If you’re planning a move in Fulshear, Katy, or Houston, timing + rate trajectory could meaningfully impact your bottom line.
FAQs: Fulshear, Katy & Houston Buyers/Sellers
What is “months of inventory” and why does 5.4 matter?
It estimates how long it would take to sell all current listings at today’s sales pace. ~4–6 months = balanced. At 5.4, buyers have more breathing room than in prior years, and sellers still see solid demand in well-priced homes.
Will prices drop in Fulshear, Katy, or Houston this fall?
Unlikely in a meaningful way. Seasonality should cool activity until December, but balanced inventory suggests stability. Historically, prices often trend up ~12 months after rate cuts.
Should I wait for lower mortgage rates?
Waiting might help the rate, but competition could increase. If the right home appears in Fulshear/Katy now, the math can still work—especially if you plan to refi later.
Best time to sell in West Houston suburbs?
Spring traditionally offers broader buyer demand, but move-in-ready homes in strong school zones (e.g., Katy ISD) sell year-round when priced and marketed correctly.
Thinking about buying or selling in Fulshear, Katy, or Greater Houston? Let’s map out your timing, pricing, and financing strategy.
Jonathan Davis — Big House Realty Group | eXp Realty
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