Current Market Data

Houston housing market rebounds post-Harvey, hitting a September high

The single-family market in Houston grew in September along with home prices, reaching a new September record, according to the latest report from the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR). Single-family home sales grew 4.2 percent in September compared to

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Porches rise in popularity when constructing new homes

In 2017, the home trends seem to indicate that people want to spend more time outside, but not far from home. Porches seem to be swinging back in style with a majority of new home construction projects begun in

Sherwin-Williams picks its 2018 color of the year

Source: Sherwin-Williams Sherwin-Williams released its 2018 Color Forecast, where Oceanside was named color of the year. Oceanside (SW 6496), a rich, deep blue color, won for its comforting warmth, while still leaving a hint of the unknown, evocative of

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Condos, townhomes are some of the fastest-growing segments in Texas residential real estate

Condominium and townhomes are quickly increasing their share of the residential real estate market in Texas, as sales passed $5.41 billion between August 2016 and July 2017, according to the recently released Texas Condominium Sales Report from the Texas

CoreLogic shows U.S. home prices spike up

It seems as though homeowners who believe that next year will be a better time to sell may be right as home prices continue to rise. Not only increasing year-after-year, but also month-to-month as of August 2017.  CoreLogic released

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Top bathroom renovation trends of 2017

Homeowners in 2017 want a lot in their bathroom space. However, what used to be one of the main bathroom components — the bathtub — is one they do not want, preferring alcove or corner showers. Houzz recently released their

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Home flippers move toward more affordable markets as profits plateau

Less homes are being flipped, for less of a profit, and for those who do, the cost is the most expensive it’s been in nearly 10 years, according to a new report from ATTOM Data Solutions. Flipping trend on

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Texas real estate activity grows in first half of 2017, but uncertainty lies ahead post-Harvey

Texas real estate saw a strong first half of 2017, according to the 2017 Texas Real Estate Midyear Review Report, but there is uncertainty about how the rest of the year will turn out after Hurricane Harvey. “The devastation

Houston ranked among the best cities for millennials

Despite being popular relocation destinations for younger generations, it turns out that cities like New York and Los Angeles aren’t really the best fit for millennials after all. In fact, a new Apartment List survey finds that Houston is

Housing prices keep going up amidst national inventory shortages

Housing prices increased 7.7 percent in August, according to a recent report from Redfin. This new hike in costs represents the greatest uptick in year-over-year home prices since May 2015. Nationally, the median sale price rested at $293,000, indicating

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Housing confidence up overall as rising home prices continue to divide the market

Fannie Mae released a report showing overall confidence increase in the housing market yet homebuyer confidence dips to an all time low, creating a split housing market. Fannie Mae’s 2017 Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) increased to 88.0 which is three percentage points

Hurricane Harvey causes declines in August home sales

The Houston real estate market saw major declines in August as the city was hit with torrential rain and flooding from Hurricane Harvey. Single-family home sales dropped 25.4 percent in August compared to last year while total property sales

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See how much Houstonians need to earn to buy a home in the area

A new study by HSH.com reveals  what salary Americans must earn in order to afford a median-priced home in any given metro. For Houston residents, the cost of homeownership rings in at $57,346.12 a year, a 9.45 percent increase

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CoreLogic HPI: Home prices are up across the board

According to the CoreLogic Home Price Index (HPI), home prices increased significantly both month-over-month and year-over-year in July. The study analyzed listing prices for a comprehensive set of single-family attached and detached homes in gathering its findings. Nationally, the average

Rates of homeownership are still drawn upon racial lines, study finds

Buying a home remains a goal for many Americans. However, the road to homeownership is rockier for some than for others. A new Apartment List report reveals that the rate of homeownership in the United States varies greatly by

Housing affordability proves problematic for Houston’s low-income renters

A new study by Zillow reveals that rent growth continues to eclipse income growth for Houston’s lowest-income residents. The report – which considered both multifamily rent prices and U.S. Census data – concluded that even the cheapest apartments in

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