Posts by Emily Marek

ATTOM: Third-quarter increases in housing costs outpace increases in income

“Homeownership remains largely unaffordable for the majority of homebuyers in the majority of markets across the country,” said Rick Sharga, executive vice president of market intelligence at ATTOM....

NAR: 2022 Member Safety Report for residential real estate

While 23% of residential Realtors claim they have feared for their safety while on the job, 98% reported that they have never been the victim of a crime while at...

HAR: New and pending listings still trail behind 2021

Despite a slight rebound last week, new listings have again decreased compared to last...

Christopher O’Neill named new executive vice president of development for The NRP Group

O’Neill will now oversee The NRP Group’s expansion efforts in Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston, as well as new western markets like Arizona and...

Metro Midtown has changed ownership

Civicap Partners has purchased Metro Midtown, a 419-unit luxury complex in downtown Houston, according to Multi-Housing...

NAR partners with National Forest Foundation to plant 1.575 million trees

NAR and the National Forest Foundation (NFF) plan to plant 1.575 million new trees by the end of 2025, thanks to a $1.575 million donation from NAR. That many trees will reduce 750,000 metric tons of carbon in the atmosphere...

Guaranteed Rate unveils new Spanish-language mortgage program

The mortgage lending and digital finance company Guaranteed Rate has launched an extensive Language Access Program to expand services to Spanish-speaking clients. The program uses language and cultural information to create an inclusive and informative experience for all clients, regardless...

10 most expensive active listings in Texas

Three of the most expensive homes listed in the past 30 days were listed by Compass RE Texas, LLC agent Jonathan Rosen, the priciest of these being a 10,577-square-foot home in Dallas listed for nearly...

New home sales, prices peak in Houston

New home sales and prices in Houston have hit a “peak,” according to HomesUSA.com CEO Ben...

HAR: Single-family rentals still in high demand in August

Single-family home rentals have increased 19.2% year over year, according to the Houston Association of REALTORS®’ August 2022 Rental Market...

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