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Check out real estate data for Houston's Bay Area from April 2026, compared to April 2025.

The overview: The number of days a home sat on the market varied. Three ZIP codes saw an increase, while one saw a decrease, data shows.

The details: The total homes sold in the Bay Area also varied in April compared to the same month last year, data shows. Two ZIP codes saw an increase, while two saw a decrease.

Also of note: For median prices, two ZIP codes saw an increase, while two saw a decrease, data shows.

One last thing: Lastly, the largest share of homes sold in the Bay Area in April was between $200,000 and $399,999. Most others fell between $400,000 and $599,999.

Clear Creek ISD’s board of trustees approved the district’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget priorities and assumptions at its May 18 meeting, following a presentation from CCISD’s Chief Financial Officer Alice Benzaia.

The details: The budget plan focuses on reaching a balanced budget by FY 2027-28 through a combination of revenue increases and expense reductions, according to district documents.

What’s next: The CCISD Strategic Budget Team will meet in June to evaluate long-term finances and craft recommendations for the board, Benzaia said.

Harris County commissioners allocated an additional $19 million to the Harris County Sheriff's and Fire Marshal’s offices to support ongoing capital improvement projects across eight law enforcement facilities.

The overview: The May 14 vote increased funding from $100 million to $119.73 million for the projects, which aim to enhance resiliency and technology at facilities in the HCSO’s patrol districts, according to agenda documents.

Some context: Harris County voters approved a $100 million bond in 2022 to support improvements at public safety facilities, also known as Proposition A. In May 2024, Commissioners Court then allocated approximately $82.7 million in bond funds to HCSO’s proposed projects as well as $10 million for administrative costs and about $7.3 million for contingency—totaling $100 million—county documents show.

More details: The additional funding will help ensure the facilities meet updated safety codes and ensure operational resilience with enhancements such as generators, security infrastructure and structural remediation.

Looking forward: All projects are on track for construction by late 2026 and early 2027, with estimated completion slated for the second quarter of 2028.