Phillip Howell - Real Estate Agent

News from H.A.R. - HAR's quarterly ZIP Watch report highlights the ZIP codes in the Houston area with the largest year-over-year increase in home sales. This past quarter the most popular area was outside the Grand Parkway and central business districts, where the affordability is greater for many home buyers.

For more news and updates, visit the H.A.R. Newsroom.

https://www.har.com/content/department/newsroom/

HOUSTON — (March 11, 2026) — Home prices hit their lowest level in two years (based on 2 key metrics). The average home price rose 2.0% to $415,091, while the median price declined 0.9% to $322,078. At the same time, 30-year residential mortgage rates fell to the lowest level in more than 40 months, with the two combining for lower year-over-year mortgage payments in 16 of the past 19 months, resulting in improved affordability. Compared to a year ago, Houston single-family homebuyers in February 2026 had a monthly principal and interest payment that was $149 less than February 2025 – an annual savings of $1,786 assuming a 20% down payment on the median-priced home.

Are you getting ready to Sell or Buy this spring?

People ask me "what is the best time to Sell or Buy?" Statistics show that time is rapidly approaching (for some markets it has already started). But there is more to this. Read the article below to learn more about residential Real Estate's busiest time of year. It may increase your opportunities for Selling or Buying a home and capture the best deal possible.

The peak home buying season Your Real Estate Agent is about to get very busy!

Did you know... when licensed by Texas, real estate agents are bound to Canons of Professional and Ethical Conduct. You should be aware of their Competency when choosing a Real Estate Agent. Always make wise choices involving each aspect of any Real Estate transaction.

Visit my website and read this article to learn more about this important topic.

https://philliphowell-re.com/home/f/ethics-professional-conduct

HOUSTON — (February 11, 2026) — News from H.A.R. with some perspective on the current market for both Buyers and Sellers: “Right now, Buyers have more choices and a bit more time to make decisions, while Sellers are adjusting to a market that’s becoming more balanced,” said HAR Chair Theresa Hill.

Now is a good time for Buyers and Sellers to prepare for the Spring real estate market.

News from H.A.R. - The number of January Listings for sale & rent increased significantly compared to last year. List price of homes for sale are up slightly. Meanwhile rents went down.

Want to know the areas where real estate is selling?

Honoring the memory and contributions of Dr. King.

My word of the year is "integrity".

HOUSTON — (January 14, 2026) — Buyers should be getting ready with the current lower interest rates. In the last year our local housing market reached more balance between Buyers and Sellers. Inventory levels were at 4.5 months as of year-end. Total property sales for the full year were 2.3 percent above the 2024 level, highlighting continued demand across the region. Total dollar volume rose 4.5 percent to $42.9 billion. Single-family home sales also outpaced 2024 figures, climbing 3.8 percent, with 88,634 properties sold during the year compared to 85,373 in 2024.

HOUSTON — (December 10, 2025) — This November, Houston’s housing market gave buyers and sellers something to be thankful for as conditions continued to move toward balance.