Posts by Liz Hughes

Compass, Guaranteed Rate launch loan origination company OriginPoint

Two of the largest leaders in the real estate market are joining forces to form a new mortgage origination...

How long would it take a renter to save up for a down payment in today’s market?

It could take Houston-area renters more than seven years to save for a down payment in today’s...

Median rental price hits highest point in two years

Houston rents jumped 4.3% year over year in...

New listings growth seen across U.S. markets in June

Housing markets across the country saw new listings growth in June, as the median list price hit yet another all-time high, and Houston was no...

Houston home inventory levels rebounded in May

Inventory levels rebounded last month, finally showing signs of recovery following a year of historical declines....

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Could zoning changes help boost supply and balance the market?

With high costs slowing construction and potentially lowering homeownership for many, easing zoning rules may be the most effective way to increase the supply of new housing....

Houston climbs The Economist’s most livable cities in the world list

Some cities fared better than others with the global pandemic and Houston is one of them, according to The Economist’s 2021 Livability Index’s ranking of the most livable cities in the...

Out-of-town movers reshuffling to larger, more affordable homes

Rising property values had homeowners cashing out of their existing residences to buy bigger homes in less-expensive areas last...

High-end home sales, prices jump as market flourishes

High-end home sales surged in the three months ended April 30 as prices also rose and listings increased....

Thursday is the most popular day to list a home in Houston

With half of all homes in today’s market selling above the asking price, the timing of when to list can have an impact on both time on market and sale...

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