Current Market Data

Oddly enough, millennials are more optimistic about buying than older generations

CoreLogic released its monthly analysis of home prices, which revealed that millennials are still feeling pretty positive about purchasing property, despite growing home prices.

South presents serious growth in showing activity

ShowingTime’s index points to growing demand for listings in the South, signaling a competitive housing market in the spring.

December capped 8 consecutive years of price growth

Does this mark the end of a deceleration trend, or is it a temporary blip?

In Houston, luxury single-family homes are in demand

The Houston luxury housing market continues to slow in growth, according to Coldwell Banker’s annual Global Luxury Report.

Single-family housing starts dip in the South but continue long-term upward trend

Economist are optimistic about housing construction, despite a month-over-month dip of 5.9 percent nationwide.

NAACP and NAREB announce partnership to increase black homeownership

The two organizations joined together to provide members the resources and tools that will help more African Americans purchase homes.

Black homeownership rate up for second consecutive quarter

The U.S. Census Bureau report appears to show a trend in the rate of black homeownership.

Think people are moving to Houston for jobs? Think again.

While the pursuit of new or better employment prospects normally motivates people to take on a long-distance move, recent data suggests that Americans may now be more inclined to relocate for housing related reasons.

How to sound smarter next time you’re asked about recession risk

A Federal Reserve economist breaks down some of the more common misconceptions about the chance of recession in 2020 and offers thoughts on how real estate pros can be better consumers of economic data.

Back from the brink: How much has Houston bounced back from the recession?

Find out what the total value of housing is in Houston, according to a new Zillow report.

Counter culture: Answering buyers’ questions about countertops

Countertops are one of the main items that buyers obsess over. What should real estate agents know about this ever-important material choice?

Bidding wars on the decline in Houston

Redfin report shows competition for homes has dropped across the nation.

Want to buy a house in Houston? Here’s how much you’ll need for a down payment

Realtor.com releases down payment analysis, showing disparity in cost between major metro areas.

How’s the market? Depends on who — and where — you ask

Is it a good time to buy? Good time to sell? What’s happening with the economy? The answers to these questions change in relation to how much money you earn, where you live and how old you are.

Kitchen renovations surge, but so do prices

As your clients look ahead to possibly listing in spring, make sure you understand what’s causing remodeling costs to increase so rapidly and how homeowners are adjusting in response.

Southern U.S. again outpaces nation in home price gains

S&P Dow Jones Indices director calls price gains data reassuring.

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