Current Market Data

July home prices rose 4.8% year over year

The latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index shows home prices continued to rise at a modest rate across the country in July.

Houston homebuyers rush to the suburbs

“Based on the rising popularity of the burbs, some buyers might think they can catch a break by searching in the city, but unfortunately that’s not the case,” realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale said.

Texas housing market cooled in August, says report

A new report from the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University predicts supply-demand imbalances will challenge the housing market over the next year.

Homebuyers: ‘We want green homes’

Sustainable practices in real estate can increase sales and boost the community, according to a new study.

Home price increase doubles pre-pandemic rate

It was another week of firsts with the increase in home prices more than doubling the rate recorded in January 2020.

Who’s doing better in home sales, liberals or conservatives?

A new report by Redfin shows counties of both political stripes are benefiting from a booming real estate market. See how the numbers break down.

Existing-home sales reach 14-year high in August

Total existing-home sales rose to an annualized rate of 6 million in August, the highest level since December 2006, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Housing market potential reaches highest level since 2007

A new report form First American Financial Corporation shows strong fundamentals like demographic demand and low interest rates are propelling housing market potential.

American homeowners got a little richer in Q2, though slowdown in equity growth predicted

A new report from CoreLogic shows homeowners gained over $620 billion in equity in Q2 2020.

Single-family construction up, multi-family construction down

The latest New Residential Construction report points to builder momentum, though supply-side challenges linger.

RE/MAX: Houston median home sales price up 6.5% from 2019

Re/MAX home sales across the nation were up 4.3% year over year, making it the third best month for home sales in the 13-year history of the report.

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.

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