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Case-Shiller: Home-price index just 2.4% off 2022 peak

A third consecutive month of increases in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index lends new evidence to claims that previous declines could be behind the market. 

New-home sales surge in May 

Demand for newly built homes has remained strong as high interest rates keep many would-be sellers of existing homes off the market. 

The best Texas cities for renters

Renters looking for affordably priced apartments in thriving communities have a lot of options in Texas.

NAR: Existing-home sales tick higher in May 

At the same time, the median existing-home price for all housing types slid 3.1% year over year to $396,100. 

How each generation feels about homeownership in America

Motivations for homeownership are varied across generations: Gen Z and Boomers made the decision for better living conditions, while Gen X and Millennials were in search of stability they couldn’t get while renting.

Dark hues are one paint trend that could increase home values

“Paint is a relatively affordable and easy change, yet it has an outsized impact on a buyer’s perception of the home,” said Amanda Pendleton, home trends expert at Zillow.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in May

Many Houston homes with multi-million dollar pricetags were sold during May.

Single-family home starts jump in May 

The larger-than-expected increase comes as homebuilder sentiment rose for the sixth month in a row. 

How much homebuyers can save while moving from California to Texas

The year 2021 set a record-high for California to Texas moves, with approximately 110,900 people relocating from The Golden State.

These are the most walkable neighborhoods in Houston

You don’t have to move to Manhattan to live in a walkable city — many neighborhoods right here in Houston are extremely pedestrian friendly.

Build-to-rent is a booming business in Houston

Houston is one of the metros with the most build-to-rent homes on the market, ranking third nationwide for the highest number of build-to-rent single family rentals currently under construction and fourth for the amount completed within the past five years.

The best suburbs in Texas for city-like living

The Dallas-Fort Worth suburb of Southlake ranked at No. 1 on StorageCafe’s list, scoring particularly well in local business environment.

Case-Shiller: Home-price declines ‘may have come to an end’

A second consecutive month of increases in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index could indicate a reversal of the negative trend that began last year. 

The top 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

Lots of luxury homes have sold in the Lone Star State in the past month — the most expensive being a 16-bedroom mansion in the Crespi Estates subdivision in Dallas.

NAR: Limited supply keeps pending-home sales flat in April 

Despite solid demand, a dearth of homes for sale kept transaction numbers muted in the association’s most recent report on pending sales. 

New-home sales rise for fifth month in a row 

A shortage of existing inventory continues to drive buyers to new construction. 

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