Posts by Emily Marek

Single-family permits decline around U.S., but increase in Houston

Builders in Houston were issued the highest number of single-family permits in the country in 2023, according to a report from the National Association of...

Developers break ground on affordable senior housing community in the East End

New Hope Housing recently broke ground on New Hope Housing Ennis, an age-restricted affordable housing community in the East End neighborhood of downtown...

New listings continue to skyrocket in Houston

Realtors entered 3,043 properties into the MLS during the week, a 23.5% increase over the same week in 2023, when 2,465 properties were...

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...

HAR: Houston starts the year in positive territory

The Houston real estate market posted a surprisingly strong start to the year, according to the latest Market Update from the Houston Association of...

Highland Homes shares 2023 donation and volunteer results

“It’s very fulfilling to support local nonprofits every year,” said Amanda McIntire, chair of the Houston division of the Heart of Highland...

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...

Affordable manufactured housing community coming to Crosby

Piney Woods, a new manufactured housing community in Crosby, aims to put a dent in Houston’s affordable housing shortage when it opens its doors this...

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...

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...

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