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Headline Numbers
Houston · Three Headline Numbers This Month
$1,650 /mo
Houston Median Rent
▲ MoM up 0.8pct
Houston Metro$1,650 /mo
6.4%
Houston Vacancy Rate
▼ MoM down 0.3pct
28 days
Avg Days on Market
▼ MoM down 3 days
* Figures combine public rent data sources (Zillow, RentCafe, Point2Homes, CapRateCity, etc.) with recent transaction trends; can be fine-tuned with MLS before publishing.
Closed This Month
Houston · Closed Deals This Month (Anonymized)
| Area | Type | List Rent | Closed Rent | Days on Market |
|---|
| Houston 77001 | Single-Family · 3bd2ba | $1,750 | $1,750 | 26 days |
| Houston 77050 | Townhome · 2bd2ba | $1,650 | $1,650 | 28 days |
| Houston 77099 | Condo · 2bd1ba | $1,550 | $1,550 | 31 days |
* Deals are anonymized — street address and landlord info removed; only ZIP, layout, rent and time-on-market are shown to help you gauge pricing.
Rates & Policy
Rate & Policy Changes
- Mortgage Rates: The 30-year fixed rate is around 6.85% (MoM -0.10pct). Investment-property loans typically carry an additional +0.75pct, so cash buyers hold a clear edge.
- Rent Control: Texas still has no statewide rent cap, and Houston has no new municipal rent-control proposal — landlords retain full pricing flexibility.
- MLS Update: In the Houston area, HAR requires rental listings to state whether they are furnished; furnished units typically command an ~8–12% premium, worth highlighting when you list.
Landlord Tip of the Month
One Landlord Playbook This Month
— From the Beyond Realty Asset Management Team
60 Days Before Renewal, Negotiate With Data, Not Gut Feeling
Send the renewal notice 60 days early, attached with screenshots and rent comparisons of 3 nearby active listings. Turn the renewal conversation into a 'data conversation' — on average you save a week of vacancy, keep a good tenant, and renewals with a modest increase are easier to accept.
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