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Once again, baby boomers make up the largest share of homebuyers

“In a plot twist, baby boomers have overtaken millennials — the largest U.S. population — to become the top generation of homebuyers,” said Jessica Lautz, NAR’s deputy chief economist and vice president of research.

Better Homes’ 2025 Home Trends Insights advises DIYers on the best ways to sell

The annual report surveyed agents in the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate network to find out how they’re helping clients get their homes ready to list. 

Mortgage applications decreased last week while purchase applications shot up

Meanwhile, purchase applications showed their strongest increase in almost two months, rising 7% year over year.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

These are the new Texas listings with the highest price tags. All properties were listed in the last month.

Pending home sales post surprise gain in February but remain sluggish

The National Association of REALTORS’® Pending Home Sales Index rose 2% month over month in February, topping an expected 0.9% gain. 

Over 90% of first-time sellers are driven by pandemic buying mistakes

Young homeowners are the most likely to regret their home purchases: 94% of Gen Z and 86% of Millennial sellers acknowledged buying mistakes, compared to 48% of baby boomers.

2025 design trends in the Best in American Living Awards

Traditional charm, modern simplicity and an intentional combination of the two are on-trend for 2025 based on the big winners of the just-released 2024 Best in American Living Awards.

Houston home sales dip year over year in February

Nationally, home sales were down 2.6% year over year and up 8.4% month over month, RE/MAX said. 

NAR: Existing-home sales rise in February; market ‘flashing encouraging signs’

The median existing-home price was also on the upswing last month, providing homeowners a bit of refuge as the stock market undergoes a correction, Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said in the monthly report. 

Houston is one of the best places to downsize and save in retirement

The Bayou City is a perfect match for homeowners looking to downsize in their golden years, according to research from Mirador Living.

Housing starts post surprisingly big jump in February

The pace of new-home construction was higher than economists expected, even as homebuilders expressed concern about the impact of tariffs and supply-side challenges. 

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in February

The two most expensive homes sold in greater Houston last month are located in Piney Point Village.

Texas REALTORS® report shows sales steadied in 2024 while home availability jumped

While Texas home sales remained steady year over year, buyers enjoyed more options in 2024, according to the Texas Real Estate Year in Review report from Texas REALTORS®.  The report showed that home sales inched up in 14 Texas

When’s the best time to sell a home in Houston?

If you have a would-be seller close to getting ready to put their home on the market, now’s the time to prepare. 

CoreLogic: Home-price growth slows in January, with further deceleration possible

Falling consumer sentiment suggests potential homebuyers are wary of the short-term economic outlook and future inflation, CoreLogic Chief Economist Selma Hepp said. 

Homeowners would rather lose money than sell to their ex

Furthermore, 13% of homeowners said they’d take their home off the market if they learned their ex was considering buying it.

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