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The most-expensive sale of the month was listed by Walter Bering of Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty.

The Texas housing market may have finally calmed from the pandemic housing frenzy, according to the Texas REALTORS®’ 2022 Texas Real Estate Year in Review report.

The Mortgage Bankers Association noted the increase in borrowing activity came despite the 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbing to its highest level since November 2022.

We can compare today’s market activity to pre-pandemic numbers for a more accurate sense of what we can expect this spring homebuying season.

As rising mortgage rates cool the market, the share of U.S. homes worth at least $1 million has fallen from an all-time high last year.

In January, home prices were up 5.5% annually and down 0.2% monthly, CoreLogic reported, citing its monthly Home Price Insights report.

People staying in their homes longer is contributing to the lack of inventory that continues to impact buyers.

The 8.1% month-over-month increase in the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Index was the largest gain since June 2020.

Houston is one of the most popular places to move to — or, at least the most popular places to think about moving to, according to a new analysis from Redfin.

The median sales price of a new home declined on both a monthly and yearly basis, however, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported.

Curious about luxury inventory in Texas? These homes are the most expensive new listings currently for sale in the Lone Star State.

Data suggests that the Texas real estate market is shifting towards buyer-friendly conditions.

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.32% as of Feb. 16, up from 6.12% a week before and 3.92% a year earlier.

The average size of new apartments across the country has decreased by 30 square feet year over year, according to a new report from RentCafe.

According to a new analysis from Zillow, there will still be competition for affordably-priced houses this homebuying season.

The pace of mortgage applications fell 7.7% in the week ended Feb. 10, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported.