Current Market Data

Mortgage applications decreased last week while purchase applications shot up

Meanwhile, purchase applications showed their strongest increase in almost two months, rising 7% year over year.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

These are the new Texas listings with the highest price tags. All properties were listed in the last month.

New, pending and closed listings all rise in Houston

New listings saw the largest annual jump, with 4,117 properties added to the MLS. That’s a 29.6% increase year over year.

Pending home sales post surprise gain in February but remain sluggish 

The National Association of REALTORS’® Pending Home Sales Index rose 2% month over month in February, topping an expected 0.9% gain. 

Over 90% of first-time sellers are driven by pandemic buying mistakes

Young homeowners are the most likely to regret their home purchases: 94% of Gen Z and 86% of Millennial sellers acknowledged buying mistakes, compared to 48% of baby boomers.

Interest rates put ‘downward pressure’ on Texas new-home sales last month

In Houston, there were 2,029 new-home sales in February, up from 1,827 a year prior. However, there were 2,046 sales in January — slightly higher than last month.

2025 design trends in the Best in American Living Awards

Traditional charm, modern simplicity and an intentional combination of the two are on-trend for 2025 based on the big winners of the just-released 2024 Best in American Living Awards.

Houston home sales dip year over year in February 

Nationally, home sales were down 2.6% year over year and up 8.4% month over month, RE/MAX said. 

NAR: Existing-home sales rise in February; market ‘flashing encouraging signs’ 

The median existing-home price was also on the upswing last month, providing homeowners a bit of refuge as the stock market undergoes a correction, Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said in the monthly report. 

Houston is one of the best places to downsize and save in retirement

The Bayou City is a perfect match for homeowners looking to downsize in their golden years, according to research from Mirador Living.

Housing starts post surprisingly big jump in February 

The pace of new-home construction was higher than economists expected, even as homebuilders expressed concern about the impact of tariffs and supply-side challenges. 

HAR: Houston housing market cooled in February as active listings hit 14-year high

Active listings hit the highest level since 2011, with 31,112 homes on the market in February. That’s a 26.7% year-over-year jump.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in February

The two most expensive homes sold in greater Houston last month are located in Piney Point Village.

New listings continue to trend above 2024 volumes

New listings in Houston rose 25.8%, surpassing year-ago levels, during the week ended March 10.

Texas REALTORS® report shows sales steadied in 2024 while home availability jumped

While Texas home sales remained steady year over year, buyers enjoyed more options in 2024, according to the Texas Real Estate Year in Review report from Texas REALTORS®.  The report showed that home sales inched up in 14 Texas

When’s the best time to sell a home in Houston?

If you have a would-be seller close to getting ready to put their home on the market, now’s the time to prepare. 

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