Current Market Data

Pent-up demand hits the post lockdown market in Houston

As millennial demand grows, a new report from Zillow predicts its days-to-pending metric will eventually match or beat its record low

Which green products are most important to buyers and homeowners?

While solar panels may be the poster child of green homes, builders and remodelers have some interesting feedback to share about what consumers really want.

As pandemic restrictions lift, concern for older adults’ living situations increases

People of color may be particularly impacted by COVID-19 due to a higher incidence of multifamily living, according to a new report.

New homebuyer report reveals COVID-19-induced fears

Recent homebuyers more likely to experience stress, concerns over affording mortgage, according to new survey.

New construction sales numbers rose 16.6% in May, amid growing builder sentiment

Despite record-breaking unemployment, sales of newly built single-family homes rose in May, as builders rushed to meet pent-up demand and flight to suburbs.

Houston real estate recovery headed in the right direction

“Markets with stronger job creation pre-COVID are proving to have the crucial edge for real estate activity, particularly those with a strong technology sector.” — Javier Vivas, director of economic research for Realtor.com

Sales fell again in May; strong rebound around the corner, says NAR

While existing-home sales were down again, the National Association of Realtors predicts a post-lockdown boom that will surpass 2019 sales figures.

Call it the coronavirus effect: Young adults are moving back home

Roughly 2.7 million U.S. adults moved in with a parent or grandparent in March and April as the coronavirus pandemic spread, potentially costing landlords hundreds of millions of dollars in monthly rent payments and casting doubt on the future of young workers in particular.

RE/MAX reports single-digit decline in May homes sales nationwide

Although the single-digit decline from the previous month nationally is good news, home sales still lagged May of 2019 by 33.7%.

Lenders predict ‘near term strength’ for the housing market

May applications for new home purchases were up 26% from April, pointing to a recovery that’s already underway.

Permits, builder sentiment indicate turning point for the market

In a sign of continued forward momentum, single-family permits posted an 11.9% gain in May, while builder sentiment jumped 21 points in June.

Redfin: Bidding wars up in May in Houston

Houston’s making a good rebound in bidding wars, according to a new report.

Houston bucks large city trend with decrease in home flipping

Nationwide, home flippers saw a 36.7% return on their investment in the first quarter of 2020.

Why inflation presents a ‘golden opportunity’ for buyers

The National Association of Realtors’ chief economist offers some talking points to ease concerns of clients who are hesitant to enter the market.

Don’t let myths about COVID-19’s impact on real estate steer you off-course

There’s a lot of speculation about how the novel coronavirus will impact your business, but it’s not all accurate. RCLCO Real Estate Advisors debunks the top five myths that real estate pros should be aware of.

How to use TikTok to market real estate

A real estate marketing guru and Tik Tok aficionado gives the inside scoop on the increasingly popular social network.

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