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NAR: Existing-home sales rise in November for sharpest gain since 2021

The year-over-year increase of 6.1% is the greatest since June 2021, according to the association. 

RE/MAX: Houston home sales climb year over year in November 

On a monthly basis, however, home sales were down 10.3%, RE/MAX said. 

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in November

When 3630 Willowick Road was first listed for $29 million back in 2023, it was the most expensive listing in Houston history. Now, though the sales price is undisclosed, the home represents the second-most expensive Houston home sale on record.

Home tours, mortgage applications rise as 2024 market enters home stretch

More buyers are touring homes and applying for mortgages as the 2024 housing market enters its home stretch, according to a new Redfin report.

Metro Houston’s most affordable ZIP codes for renters

According to a report from CashNetUSA, renters in Bellaire (specifically, the 77401 ZIP code) only need to spend 13.68% of their annual income on rent.

How Taylor Swift is influencing luxury home design trends

Taylor Swift’s cultural impact has moved beyond music and fashion into the design of ultra-high-end real estate. 

Houston ranks among top 100 US cities with highest rents

Houston is the 65th-priciest rental market in the country, according to Zumper’s November National Rent Report.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

A $20 million estate in Westlake tops the list of the 10 most expensive new listings in Texas.

Case-Shiller: Home prices hit an all-time high for the 16th month in a row in September 

Despite the new record in September, the rate of increase continues to slow. 

Buyer’s agent commissions remain mostly unchanged under NAR’s new rules

The new findings come from real estate tech strategist Mike DelPrete.

NAR: Existing-home sales rebound in October 

The increase follows two months of declines, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

Houston is one of the most popular Gen Z hotspots

Over 60,000 Gen Zers moved to Houston in 2023, while 38,101 moved out. That’s a net gain of 22,868, up from 15,269 in 2022.

New single-family housing construction dips in October 

Multifamily construction, meanwhile, rose on a monthly basis. 

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in October

Agents from COMPASS, Greenwood King Properties and Nan and Company Properties were responsible for listing and selling the top three most expensive homes in greater Houston last month.

Mortgage affordability improved in Houston last quarter

Houston households only needed to make an annual salary of $98,400 to afford monthly mortgage payments on the median-priced home.

2025 home trend predictions: technology meets old-world charm

Homeowners and buyers will prioritize nostalgic, old-world design sensibilities juxtaposed with modern sustainability technologies next year, according to Zillow.

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