Current Market Data

‘Affluent trailblazers’ seek luxury homes in nontraditional markets

A new report from Coldwell Banker Global Luxury captures the changing demographics and preferences of luxury buyers.

Q3 home sales profit margin jumps 37.5%

“It’s almost as if the housing market and the overall economy are operating in different worlds.” — Todd Teta, chief product officer at ATTOM Data Solutions

Existing-home sales ‘through the roof’ in September

Home sales soared 20.9% year over year to 6.5 million in September, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Housing starts surge in September as builders push to meet demand

National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun called September’s rise in housing starts “welcome news.”

Half of Houston homes on the market face bidding wars

“The slight decline in bidding wars (nationally) is largely a reflection of a seasonal cooldown, which typically starts in the late summer but was delayed by a few months this year,” said Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather.

Rents are on the rise again

A new report from CoreLogic shows U.S. single-family rent price growth is moving toward stabilization.

True colors: A room-by-room color guide

Most Realtors know a fresh coat of new paint can transform a space, but do they know which colors will attract buyers? A new study has the answer.

First American: Homesellers playing ‘musical chairs’

Homesellers continued to sell homes to each other in September, making the market resemble a game of ‘housing musical chairs,’ according to First American chief economist Mark Fleming.

Houston home prices up 7.7% from last year

“If sky-high prices continue to lure more sellers into the market, it could prompt the inventory rebound we’ve been waiting for — which would be welcome news for frustrated buyers.” — Javier Vivas, director of economic research for realtor.com

Houston home sales see September surge

Inventory shrinks to its lowest level in nearly six years.

Is the flight to the suburbs a myth?

“Increasing house price appreciation in suburban zip codes points to higher demand relative to supply in the suburbs but does not necessarily indicate what’s fueling the demand,” the study notes. 

Luxury sales in Texas continue to prop up sales and prices, according to a new report

The growth rate in median sale prices in Texas reflects the relative strength of demand for higher-priced homes, while the lower-end of the market has been more vulnerable to recent employment shocks and constrained inventory.

Serious delinquencies up, despite strong housing demand

Four months into the pandemic, the 120-day delinquency rate for July spiked to 4.1%, the highest rate in more than 21 years and double the December 2009 Great Recession peak.

Bigger is better, say homeowners and renters who are working from home

The work from home phenomenon — and the need for a dedicated home office— is driving demand for more space among both buyers and renters.

Houston suburb ranks high for big city feel

The suburbs are becoming more alluring to residents of major cities as the COVID-19 pandemic continues into autumn.

Manufactured housing plants expand fall production

Battling supply-chain disruptions, labor shortages and escalating lumber prices, housing manufacturers remain optimistic heading into fall.

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