Association News

Real estate associations support brokers in a number of ways, many of which take place behind the scenes. What’s happening at your local association? How are they serving their members? This monthly feature, penned by association leaders, offers the inside scoop on how associations small and large are helping to improve the industry.

Houston’s housing market solid during first week of June

New listing activity was vibrant during the first week of June, although it trailed the previous year’s numbers by 4.4%, according to the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

Overcoming Adversity: The recovery and growth of the Women’s Council of REALTORS®

COVID was a setback for many associations, but it offered the Women’s Council of REALTORS® the opportunity to get creative and dig deep to find ways to connect meaningfully with members across the country.

Last week of May ‘sluggish’ for new listings in Houston real estate market

Following last week’s uptick in new listings, Greater Houston saw a 9.4% drop in homes listed for sale during week 21, according to the Houston Association of REALTORS® weekly activity snapshot.

Inventory levels improve in May as listing volume increases

New Houston listings were up 9% year over year in May, while active listings surged 21.5%. Additionally, the average list price of a Houston home rose to $441,303.

HAR: Low inventory, high prices remain a concern for Houston real estate

A new report by the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR) revealed a slight year-over-year increase in new Houston listings for the week ended May 23.

HAR: Houston real estate listing activity solid, still behind last year

Although Greater Houston’s real estate market remains steady, data from a new Houston Association of REALTORS® report shows that the current market is slightly cooler compared to 2021.

Houston home sales remain strong in April as prices soar

Despite Houston real estate’s robust performance last month, sales volume in April failed to keep up with the previous year’s historic pace.

HAR: Only half of metro could afford Q1 median pricing in Houston real estate

Buyers in the Houston area need 26.9% more income than they did a year ago to afford a home, according to the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR) Housing Affordability Index.

New listings see improvement, remain behind last year’s numbers

New listing activity remained brisk in week 17 but trailed last year’s volume for a fourth consecutive week, providing little relief to inventory levels across Greater Houston. 

Houston real estate sees decline in new listings, record-high pricing in April

New listings fell short of last year’s numbers in April, leaving Houston’s already-low housing supply even more depleted, according to a new report by the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

Branding yourself as an international Realtor

“Building your international brand is very feasible in Houston, America’s 4th largest and most diverse city.” — Susan Annoura, 2022 President, Women’s Council of REALTORS® Houston

Mid-April brings fewer listings, closings for Houston real estate

Last week marked the sharpest decline of the year for new listings in Houston, according to the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR).

Strong housing demand fuels Houston’s rental market

Houston’s rental market is more competitive than ever, with single-family rental home prices rising nearly 7% over the last 12 months, according to the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

New listings slide back into negative territory after positive streak

After a much-needed boost last week, new listings plunged 10.3% year over year during the week ended April 11, according to the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR) weekly activity snapshot. 

Houston market gains momentum with positive shift in new listings

Realtors entered 3,001 properties into the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in week 13. New listings were up 7.1% year over year, the greatest volume of new listings since week 32 of 2021, according to the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR) weekly activity snapshot.

Higher listing volume no match for Houston’s ‘aggressive’ buying trends

Houston buyers saw the average home’s listing price climb to $414,555 in March, up 9.4% from last year’s $379,106. Pricing surpassed the previous high of $400,753 achieved in February, according to the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

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