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NAR: Existing-home sales bounce back in June

See how the South did last month compared to the rest of the nation.

Realtor.com: Houston housing recovery continues

It’s still a seller’s market as buyers extend the spring shopping season into summer, according to Realtor.com chief economist Danielle Hale

As states reopen, Houston home sales jump in June

Inventory hits a record low in June, according to RE/MAX, which reports that nationwide the supply is now under two months.

Feeling confident again, builders race to meet demand

Housing starts are up and builders are building again, but is it enough to address pent-up demand for homes as Americans flee to the suburbs?

Zillow: Strong home prices could be cooling

Those who jumped into the market in the spring were rewarded, and their success could attract more sellers.

Permits up in Houston; long-term millennial demand remains strong

As the housing market recovers in fits and starts, the long-term outlook remains positive, thanks to a slow looming wave of millennial household formation.

Six ways to help end housing discrimination

The National Association of Realtors is increasing its efforts to address discrimination and bias in the industry, following Newsday investigation and nationwide protests.

Texas’ rates of manufactured housing falls below national average

While prefabricated homes are six times less expensive than the average site-built home, trends in factory-built housing have always been volatile.

It’s a seller’s market, according to HomeLight report

Nearly half of all agents report their business was growing in June, according to a new HomeLight report.

Is real estate recovering? Most Realtors say yes

Real estate professionals are optimistic that the market recovery is underway, according to a new survey by the National Association of Realtors. The survey, which was conducted from June 24 to June 26, found that 92% of respondents say

Houston high-end listings begin to bounce back from last month

Zillow: Now could be a good time to trade up on luxury homes.

In Houston, a new kitchen adds nearly $10,000 in value

A new report reveals the improvements that homeowners and renters say add the most to the overall price of a home.

Which green products are most important to buyers and homeowners?

While solar panels may be the poster child of green homes, builders and remodelers have some interesting feedback to share about what consumers really want.

Houston real estate recovery headed in the right direction

“Markets with stronger job creation pre-COVID are proving to have the crucial edge for real estate activity, particularly those with a strong technology sector.” — Javier Vivas, director of economic research for Realtor.com

RE/MAX reports single-digit decline in May homes sales nationwide

Although the single-digit decline from the previous month nationally is good news, home sales still lagged May of 2019 by 33.7%.

Redfin: Bidding wars up in May in Houston

Houston’s making a good rebound in bidding wars, according to a new report.

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