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Think people are moving to Houston for jobs? Think again.

While the pursuit of new or better employment prospects normally motivates people to take on a long-distance move, recent data suggests that Americans may now be more inclined to relocate for housing related reasons.

How to sound smarter next time you’re asked about recession risk

A Federal Reserve economist breaks down some of the more common misconceptions about the chance of recession in 2020 and offers thoughts on how real estate pros can be better consumers of economic data.

Counter culture: Answering buyers’ questions about countertops

Countertops are one of the main items that buyers obsess over. What should real estate agents know about this ever-important material choice?

Kitchen renovations surge, but so do prices

As your clients look ahead to possibly listing in spring, make sure you understand what’s causing remodeling costs to increase so rapidly and how homeowners are adjusting in response.

How the rent vs. buy calculation has changed in Houston

Looking at real estate data over the last decade, some clear trends emerge in terms of costs, demographics and housing stock. See how this has impacted the market in the Houston area.

Texas near top of state-to-state migration list

Though fewer and fewer Americans are moving, real estate professionals in Houston can take comfort in the idea that national migration patterns are still working in their favor.

8 design trends buyers will be looking for in 2020

As many are predicting the market to favor buyers more in the coming year, listing agents can help sellers prepare by ensuring their homes are in line with the latest looks.

NAR predicts slower price gains in 2020

The association brought together a group of economists to provide a forecast of the market, and the consensus is that housing construction shortages will continue into next year.

Realtor.com predicts Houston home sales will increase slightly in 2020

It seems 2020 will be a challenge for buyers – “not because of what they can afford but rather what they can find,” according to Realtor.com.

Houston home prices overvalued, according to CoreLogic

Also included in the report is the finding that millennials are generally unconcerned about qualifying for a home loan.

Houston ranks 8th in share of residential high-rises in U.S.

A new study shows that high-rise buildings aren’t just for worker bees anymore.

Loan limit increase good news for Houston homebuyers

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan limits will be raised to more than half a million dollars.

Case-Shiller reports home prices up nationwide in September

The rebound could mean an accelerating market nationwide.

Home sales bounce back in South

NAR’s chief economist predicts a continued increase in sales if buyers have adequate inventory.

Housing starts up in the South – the sole region to show gains

Two percent jump in housing starts nationwide could mean lower chance of recession

How to avoid a data-breach nightmare

    Here’s the scenario: It’s closing time, and the funds to close the deal are about to be wired, but the transaction never makes it to its intended destination. Instead, it’s directed to the account of a hacker

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