Current Market Data

Most American homeowners crave privacy from their neighbors

Despite spending more time than ever at home, more than half of Americans admit to hiding from their neighbors, according to a survey from Top Rail Fence.

HAR: Sharp decline in pending listings

Pending listings plummeted over 40% year over year during the week ended July 8, according to the Weekly Activity Snapshot from the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

Houzz: The top outdoor home trends for 2024

Summer is underway, and many homeowners are looking for ways to upgrade their outdoor spaces so they can enjoy the heat in style.

How much value do renovations add to fixer-uppers across Texas?

Renovating a fixer-upper is one way to add significant value to a residential property — but just how much value can homeowners add in the Lone Star State?

Texas has some of the lowest energy costs in the country

Texas ranks as one of the U.S. states with the lowest overall energy costs, meaning major savings for Texans.

Closings increase annually in Houston

Closings increased by 10.4% year over year, with 2,714 homes sold compared to 2,458 during the same week in 2023.

Houston sees another annual jump in active listings in June

Active listings increased by 36.7% in June, according to the FRESH Report from the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

Sugar Land is the No. 2 hottest retirement spot in the country

Nearing retirement age? You might be surprised to learn that the most popular up-and-coming retirement destination isn’t Fort Lauderdale.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

All properties were listed during the month of June.

New listings continue to provide ample choice to Houston buyers

Realtors entered 3,852 properties into the MLS during the week ended June 24, an 18.5% increase year over year.

New-home sales increase in Texas as pending sales flatten

Despite this increase, HomesUSA CEO Ben Caballero still voiced concerns about the outlook for the Texas new-home market.

A down payment of just 20% may be a thing of the past, Zillow says

Buying a home in Houston? Here’s the down payment you need to afford it.

HAR: Houston SFR market ‘shows no signs of slowing down’

“The Houston rental market shows no signs of slowing down,” said HAR Chair Thomas Mouton.

Median existing-home sales price hits all-time high in May

The record-breaking sales price comes as the pace of transactions slid from April, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

Pending listings enter positive territory in Houston

Pending listings increased by 1.3% year over year, with 2,400 homes going under contract, compared to 2,369 during the same week in 2023.

Mortgage rates tick lower for third straight week

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dipped to 6.87%.

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