By the Numbers

Texas cities becoming destination for buyers looking for change

Austin and Dallas are becoming big destination cities for those looking to relocate. Could Houston be next?

Houston real estate recovery among the best in the nation

New listings back above pre-COVID-19 levels nationwide but still down from the previous year, according to realtor.com.

Nation’s residences increase in equity in second quarter

ATTOM Data Solutions’ report of increased equity in residences across the country could be good news for the nation’s ability to absorb potential wave of foreclosures.

Unemployment drops again, but long road to recovery remains

Nearly two million jobs were restored in July, as the economy struggles to return to pre-pandemic levels.

Newly pending sales in Houston up 9.2% in mid-July

Zillow reports that homes typically went under contract in two weeks.

NAR: Existing-home sales bounce back in June

See how the South did last month compared to the rest of the nation.

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

Rent increases down in Houston in April

A new report that rent is still rising, but by much less in most cities, as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.

Redfin: Over half of big-city dwellers working from home want out

More than half of those working remotely said they would leave the city if they didn’t have to go into an office.

Realtor.com predicts Houston home sales will increase slightly in 2020

It seems 2020 will be a challenge for buyers – “not because of what they can afford but rather what they can find,” according to Realtor.com.

Houston home prices overvalued, according to CoreLogic

Also included in the report is the finding that millennials are generally unconcerned about qualifying for a home loan.

Case-Shiller reports home prices up nationwide in September

The rebound could mean an accelerating market nationwide.

Home sales bounce back in South

NAR’s chief economist predicts a continued increase in sales if buyers have adequate inventory.

Housing starts up in the South – the sole region to show gains

Two percent jump in housing starts nationwide could mean lower chance of recession

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Southern homebuyers slightly more optimistic about buying

More than two-thirds of homebuyers believe housing availability getting harder.

Buyers increasingly depend on family while sellers rely on agents

NAR report: Selling without the assistance of an agent at a near all-time low

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