Current Market Data

Mortgage applications down slightly as some consumers wait for another rate drop

A new report from the Mortgage Bankers Association shows a slight drop in mortgage application volume amid expectations of further mortgage rate reductions.

Wallethub: Texas has among the most COVID-19 restrictions in the nation

A new report from the financial website Wallethub ranks each state on COVID-19 restrictions.

Sluggish rent growth shows signs of steadying

July rent price increases in lower-priced rentals far exceeded other price levels, according to a new report from CoreLogic.

iBuyer activity down 88% in Q2

The biggest players in the iBuyer market closed up shop at the beginning of the pandemic, and a new report shows the numbers.

Housing sentiment up in August as consumers recognize window of opportunity

The share of consumers who say now is a good time to buy a home has risen to 59%, according to the latest Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index.

August was a hot month for the high-end Houston market

Houston real estate registered another strong performance in August, as sales in the luxury market skyrocketed more than 40% compared to a year earlier.

HAR releases list of 10 most expensive homes sold in August

Eight Houston agents sold homes priced between nearly $3 million and just under $6 million last month.

CoreLogic: Foreclosures could double by 2022

Serious delinquencies are expected to rise — particularly among lower-income households, small business owners and for those working in sectors hard hit by the pandemic.

Unemployment down in August, but long-term damage continues

The U.S. economy added 1.4 million new jobs in August, but one economist warns that permanent job losses are a bigger problem.

NAR: Fort Bend County among the best to work from home in the nation

Working from home as an ongoing trend will greatly change the landscape of where people buy homes, according to NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.

Along with COVID-19 hotspots comes homeowner distress, according to a new study

Along with the resurgence of COVID-19 cases and local shutdowns, mortgage delinquencies are on the rise.

Gender pay gap in commercial real estate grows to ‘staggering’ levels

This year’s release of the CREW Network’s benchmark study shows some backsliding in the industry, though there were a few bright spots as well.

July home prices rebound to pre-pandemic highs, but slowdown predicted

CoreLogic’s latest HPI Forecast shows annual home price growth slowing through July 2021, reflecting the anticipated elevated unemployment rates during the next year

Southern home sales jump 27.6% in July

Nationwide sales of new single-family homes were at a seasonally adjusted rate of 901,000, up 13.9% from last month and 36.3% higher than July 2019.

Texas cities becoming destination for buyers looking for change

Austin and Dallas are becoming big destination cities for those looking to relocate. Could Houston be next?

Apartment construction at a five-year national low

Houston defies national trend for now with an increase in new apartment construction, according to a new study.

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