Posts by Emily Marek

Galveston home wins 2023 LEED Award for Outstanding Single Family Project

“Everyone deserves to live in a home that is energy-efficient, resilient, provides the highest level of comfort, and is safe and healthy for occupants," said Peter Templeton, president and CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council. "Each of this year’s...

It takes 8 years to save for a down payment in Houston

It takes the average Houstonian eight years to save up for a 10% down payment on a home, according to a recent Axios...

What you need to know about New Homes for Houston, the affordable housing initiative

The Houston Housing and Community Development department is partnering with developers to build nearly 4,000 affordable homes in...

New and pending listings gain momentum in Houston

New listings and pending listings have surpassed 2022 volumes for the first time in weeks, according to...

New listings fall as active listings continue to climb

With 13,885 properties entered into the Multiple Listing Service during June, new listings are down 8.9% year over...

NAR launches podcast highlighting Realtor safety

Set to debut on July 17, "Drive with NAR: The Safety Series" will be hosted by former real estate agent and expert, Tracey...

Sunterra begins construction of The Retreat Amenity Village

Designed by KGA DeForest Design, The Retreat will be the first of two amenity villages in Sunterra when it opens in late...

David Weekley Homes gives back with annual Build Month

“The volunteers from David Weekley Homes are always eager to pitch in and get covered in sawdust,” said Ben Lake, social media and marketing director for the Georgetown chapter of Sleep in Heavenly...

New nature-focused master-planned community coming to Hockley

“The thrill that comes from chasing fireflies is much greater than the manufactured feeling kids get from hunting down avatars in a digital warzone,” said co-founder of Concourse Development, Harry Masterson. “We want to tap into that fleeting, unbridled joy...

Dallas, Houston and Austin may take over as the most populous U.S. cities

Move over, New York and Los...

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