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The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in February

Agents from Douglas Elliman Real Estate listed the two Houston-area properties that sold for the highest prices last month.

Don’t paint your house these colors if you’re trying to sell

There’s a reason many homeowners opt for neutral shades when trying to sell their house — certain flashy colors may be off-putting to buyers.

Opendoor: A portrait of first-time homebuyers in 2023

Many buyers entered the housing market for the first time in 2023. But who were these first-timers, and what did their homebuying experience look like?

Texas REALTORS®: 2023 Year in Review

Texas home sales dipped in 2023, according to the 2023 Texas Real Estate Year in Review report from Texas REALTORS®.

Today’s buyers prioritize price over location

Location, location, location … at least that’s how the old real estate adage goes, right?

Houston is one of the best cities to build a career

Houston is among the best cities for job, salary and new resident growth, according to a new report from moveBuddha.

Texas is the No. 1 state for millennial migration

Roughly 2.8 million millennials moved across state lines in 2022 — and a huge chunk of them moved into Texas, according to a report from StorageCafe.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

Two of the most expensive new listings in the Lone Star State come from Gary Dolch, an agent with COMPASS RE Texas.

The single savings gap in the Lone Star State

Single homebuyers need an extra 10 years to save for homeownership compared to couples in a majority of Texas’ largest cities, according to a report from Point2Homes.

Shingle style is the most popular home style in Houston

The octagonal home is the most popular style in the United States — but what about in Houston?

NAR: Existing-home sales rise 3.1% in January 

The median existing-home price for all housing types was $379,100, up 5.1% from $360,800 a year before.       

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in January

Homes in the luxurious River Oaks neighborhood make up many of the most expensive greater Houston home sales from January.

The most and least expensive Houston ZIP codes, by home price-to-household income ratio

The most affordable neighborhood in the Houston area is Kingwood (77345), where the median home costs 2.69 times the median annual salary.

The top exterior renovation trends in Houston

Nationwide, homeowners are most likely to spend money on a fresh coat of paint to upgrade the exterior of their house. But can the same be said for Houston residents?

Can buying a home lead to love? A new Zillow survey says yes

Home might really be where the heart is. According to a new Zillow survey, 42% of recent homebuyers reported finding love after buying their new home.

Only 38% of Houston households could afford a median-priced home at the end of 2023

The median home price in Houston declined 0.4% to $336,000 during the fourth quarter, while the monthly mortgage payment rose to $2,460, up from $2,350 a year ago.

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