Current Market Data

Buyer’s agent commissions remain mostly unchanged under NAR’s new rules

The new findings come from real estate tech strategist Mike DelPrete.

NAR: Existing-home sales rebound in October

The increase follows two months of declines, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

Houston is one of the most popular Gen Z hotspots

Over 60,000 Gen Zers moved to Houston in 2023, while 38,101 moved out. That’s a net gain of 22,868, up from 15,269 in 2022.

New single-family housing construction dips in October

Multifamily construction, meanwhile, rose on a monthly basis. 

Houston’s housing market was ‘healthy and active’ in October

Although mortgage rates increased, both home sales and housing inventory rose in Houston in October.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in October

Agents from COMPASS, Greenwood King Properties and Nan and Company Properties were responsible for listing and selling the top three most expensive homes in greater Houston last month.

Mortgage affordability improved in Houston last quarter

Houston households only needed to make an annual salary of $98,400 to afford monthly mortgage payments on the median-priced home.

Buyers return to market post presidential election

Buyers had been sitting on the sidelines awaiting the election’s outcome, as well as drops in mortgage rates, but they are back and looking to buy.

2025 home trend predictions: technology meets old-world charm

Homeowners and buyers will prioritize nostalgic, old-world design sensibilities juxtaposed with modern sustainability technologies next year, according to Zillow.

New listings still on the rise in Houston

Over 3,000 new listings were added to the MLS, marking the fifteenth straight week of annual increases over 2023 volumes.

Houston’s real estate prospects rated No. 3 in the nation

Experts were asked to rate markets in categories such as investment potential and development opportunities.

Brookshire is the hottest community in the Houston area

The hottest Houston-area community of all is Brookshire, located approximately 40 miles west of downtown.

CoreLogic: Home-price gains slowed again in September

Looking ahead, the CoreLogic Home Price Insights report predicts home prices will dip by 0.1% in October on a month-over-month basis.      

Wet rooms: The evolution of the bathroom

A growing number of renovating homeowners now classify their primary bathroom as a “wet room,” according to the 2024 Houzz Bathroom Trends Study.

Houston existing-home sales, housing inventory rise

At the same time, days on market increased, and housing starts declined.

New listings rise 14.6% in HAR’s latest activity snapshot

Agents added 3,096 properties to the MLS, up from 2,701 properties during the same week in 2023.

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