Posts by Kerrie Kennedy

Houston home sales in June rival 2019’s record pace

Pent-up demand resulting from COVID-19 boosted Houston home sales, providing a welcome, but possibly brief respite from the pandemic’s effects....

Now is a good time to buy a home, say 61% of Americans

After hitting near bottom in April, confidence in housing is gaining...

Home prices up in May, although summer slump predicted

The latest CoreLogic report forecasts a drop in home prices across the country by May 2021, although just how much depends on where you...

Millennials poised to fuel a ‘roaring 20s’ of homeownership demand

Though the pandemic presents new challenges to achieving homeownership, millennial lifestyle decisions will continue to support potential homeownership demand in the years ahead, according to the latest First American Homeownership Progress...

Unemployment fell in June, but coronavirus setbacks in some states may slow rebound

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a drop in unemployment claims in June, as the country added nearly five million jobs. But economists warn rebound in coronavirus cases could result in another labor...

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“Build relationships. Plant those seeds and keep watering...

How to make virtual meetings and events more engaging and inclusive

Are video meetings draining you and your team’s energy and focus? Corporate event planner Joanne Brooks offers some tips to combat Zoom...

More COVID-19 fallout: declining affordability

If household income growth slows and house prices continue to rise, even today’s record-low mortgage rates may not keep homes in an affordable range, according to a new...

Pending home sales make record comeback in May

Contract activity surged 44.3% in May, the biggest gain on record, as homebuyers rushed back to the market after...

In Houston, a new kitchen adds nearly $10,000 in value

A new report reveals the improvements that homeowners and renters say add the most to the overall price of a...

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