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Analysis of mortgage denials reveals racial ‘continued disparities’

As the United States marks the 50th anniversary this month of the passage of the Fair Housing Act, reports reveal that racial inequalities still nag the real estate industry. A recent Zillow analysis of data made available by the

Cover story: The Fair Housing Act at 50

Before the federal Fair Housing Act could be signed into law on April 11, 1968, political compromises to ensure its passage in the Senate significantly reduced the impact of the legislation. The change eliminated the government’s ability to bring

Redfin ranks Houston’s top neighborhoods

Houston homebuyers have a wide variety of neighborhoods to choose from, with factors such as proximity to job hubs, quality of school districts, and options for entertainment, culture, and shopping topping buyers’ wishlists. Two recent reports by Redfin —

Survey: Agents share their views on Houston neighborhoods

Read more from our Neighborhoods Issue Cover Story: The hottest Houston neighborhoods for your market Developing Houston: How Grand Central Park brings the best of both worlds to its residents Redfin ranks Houston’s top neighborhoods How millennials are changing downtown

How millennials are changing downtown Houston

As millennials continue to enter the housing market, real estate developers are adapting their housing options in Houston in order to attract and retain to downtown. According to research from The Kinder Institute, millennials age 25 to 34 made

Cover story: The hottest Houston neighborhoods for 2018

There are many reasons to feel optimistic about Houston’s housing market even as the city continues to recover from Hurricane Harvey. Single-family home sales dropped by 2.5 percent year-over-year in March, from 6,982 for the month in 2017 to

5 new residential developments rising in the Houston area

Marlowe. From Randall Davis Company and DC Partners, Marlowe is positioned to become a key part of the luxury real estate scene in downtown Houston. The development has 96 residences and eight penthouses and the building is around 70

How Houston homebuilders are handling the post-Harvey market

More than half a year after Hurricane Harvey swept through Houston, the costly storm’s impact is still felt throughout the region. Despite the destruction left behind by the hurricane, demand remained strong for homes in Houston through 2017. Residential

Residents strike a balance at cohousing developments

Imagine a world in which your next-door neighbor not only is your best friend but de facto babysitter, your go-to source for borrowing eggs or cups of sugar and dinner companion when you’re home alone. Seems like a fantasy

Survey: Agents talk about selling new construction

Read more from our New Construction Issue COVER STORY: How Houston homebuilders are handling the post-Harvey market Residents strike a balance at cohousing developments 5 new residential developments rising in the Houston area Agent Snapshot: Eli Torres, Realtor/CEO, One

Houston Agent Who’s Who 2018 is here!

The moment you’ve all been waiting for has arrived: Houston Agent Who’s Who 2018! Click here to see the best and brightest in Houston real estate today and what makes these agents, brokers and lenders the top in their

Top 5 closings in Houston real estate for 2017

1) Harry Kuper, real estate professional of Kuper Realty Holding Company, closed the sale of Houston’s highest-priced house of 2017: the extravagant Emerald Lake Estate located on 37307 Diamond Oaks Drive in Magnolia, Texas for $17,500,000. Located 40 miles

What does it mean to be a top producer?

Read more from our Top Producers Issue COVER: What it takes to be a top producer in Houston Real Data 2017: Top Agents, Offices, Closings Top 5 closings in Houston real estate for 2017 How top producers use social

What it takes to be a top producer in Houston

Making it to the top in any industry is a praiseworthy accomplishment. In the perpetually dynamic and thriving Houston real estate market, top producer status is conveyed during Houston Business Journal’s annual Residential Real Estate Awards. Top agents and

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It’s all about the connection: How top producers use social media to connect with clients

Social media is a great tool for professionals: it’s not just for your Uncle Don to share his quiz results or your college roommate to post pictures of her fancy dinners. Top producers use these tools to engage with

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3 ways tech will transform real estate in 2018

2017 was full of innovation that altered the real estate industry — from apps that boost agent safety to an even greater reliance on websites with online listings and tours — but 2018 is poised to bring about even

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