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Pending home sales rise in February, portending a strong spring selling season

Regionally, pending sales rose in the Midwest, South and West, and declined in the Northeast on a month-over-month basis.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in February

Agents from Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty were responsible for six transaction sides on February’s ranking of the 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston.

Median home price rises across Texas despite declines in 4 major markets

In the Houston metro area, the median declined 0.2% year over year to $334,400. That meant a price-per-square foot of $162.86, down 1.1% from 2024.

Report: Gen Z adults lead among 2026 movers

Many Americans are planning a move this year, driven by lifestyle changes, family needs and homeownership goals, according to the 2026 State of Moving Forecast Survey by American Home Shield. 

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

Two homes listed by Compass agent Robert Bland top February’s ranking of the 10 most expensive new listings in Texas.

REMAX: Houston home sales slip year over year in January

U.S. home sales declined 6% year over year and 32% month over month in January, according to the latest REMAX National Housing Report.  

Amount buyers need to afford typical home falls for 2nd month in a row after 5 years of increases

After five years of worsening, housing affordability has finally started to improve, according to a new Redfin study. 

Pending home sales slip slightly in January despite improved affordability

With mortgage rates approaching 6%, 5.5 million additional buyers that could not qualify for a mortgage one year ago would qualify at today’s lower rates, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in January

An estate on Chevy Chase Drive listed for $13 million tops the list of the 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston January.

The most-loved communities in greater Houston

Transactions increased most in Brookshire, where sales were up 124.6% year over year and had an average sales price of $311,463.

What home buyers want in 2026

As the housing market continues to adjust, design and community strategy have become drivers of buyer preference, according to Jenni Nichols, vice president of design at John Burns Research and Consulting.

Texas is one of the best states for singles

Texans are particularly open to relationships, with people in the state searching dating-related terms at higher rates than singles in other states.

Home sales are heating up in these greater Houston ZIP codes

HAR tracked the top 10 ZIP codes with the greatest year-over-year increases in home sales and found that 77484 — Waller — was the hottest in the entire Houston metro area.

Affordability improves in Houston as 44% of households can afford homeownership

The typical monthly homeownership cost — including mortgage payment, principal, taxes and insurance — was $2,280, down from $2,490 a year prior.

Super Bowl LX: The ‘Big Game’ could mean big home-value boosts for Boston and Seattle

Zillow’s Home Value Index shows that in 13 of the past 20 years, home values in the metro area of the Super Bowl champion grew faster than the national average.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

A 20,000-square-foot estate with a $29.9 million price tag tops this past month’s ranking of the most expensive new listings in Texas.

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