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NAR: Low inventory drives pending-home sales lower in March

High demand drove multiple offers on about a third of pending sales, while 28% of homes sold above list price, the National Association of REALTORS® reported. 

March brings rise in single-family construction

U.S. government data shows builders increased the pace of single-family home construction while slowing the pace of multifamily starts. 

NAHB: Builder confidence rose again in April

The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index rose for the fourth month in a row in April as the construction industry remained “cautiously optimistic.”     

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in March

The home on 3920 Inverness Drive was listed by Mike Mahlstedt of Compass RE Texas, LLC, while the buyer was represented by Walter Bering of Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty.

Houston’s generational shift in homeownership

Baby Boomers still own more Houston houses than any other generation — but five-year trends show that might be changing.

Mortgage rates decline for fourth consecutive week

This was the fourth week in a row of declines, leaving prospective buyers hopeful for sustained low rates throughout spring homebuying season.

Renovations that can boost your bottom line

One of the best ways sellers can make their home stand out in today’s market is by upgrading their space with luxury renovations and amenities.

Sizing up from a condo to a house in Houston

Condominium owners looking for more space, access to outdoor areas and increased distance from neighbors often consider a detached home to be a natural upgrade. But are these upsizing dreams actually attainable?

HAR: New listings on a ‘rollercoaster ride’

New listings have proven difficult to predict in the first 12 weeks of the year, according to the Houston Association of Realtors® latest Weekly Activity Snapshot.

Optimism for spring selling season grows with third monthly rise in pending sales

The National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Index rose for the third month in a row, suggesting the housing market’s contraction could be “coming to an end.” 

Pace of annual home-price gains slows again in latest Case-Shiller

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index rose 3.8% year over year in January, compared to a 5.6% annual gain in December.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

The most expensive new listing in Texas is a record-breaking property.

New-home sales rise 1.1% in February as median-sales price surges

The supply of new homes for sale ticked lower from February, according to government figures.

NAR: Existing-home sales jump in February, ending a year of declines

The annual rate of 4.58 million sales was up 14.5% from January but down 22.6% from the February 2022 rate of 5.92 million. 

Realtor.com: Week of April 16 is best time to list in Houston

Nationally, the week of April 16-22 is likely to provide sellers with the most favorable conditions for a successful sale of any week of the year, although the exact timing varies widely by market. 

Multifamily occupancy down in Houston

Multifamily construction may have exceeded demand in Houston, according to Colliers’ latest report.

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