woodlandsnewhomes.com — According to the Houston Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service, 6,681 properties changed hands in April—a 4.7 percent increase over April 2007. Total sales equaled nearly $1.2 billion—a 9.4 percent increase over last April. Year-to-date sales are about 4.2 percent over 2004's pace, according to the MLS.