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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

First American: ‘If you build it, they will buy it’

Housing starts make progress in September, showing signs of more housing on the way.

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Southern homebuyers slightly more optimistic about buying

More than two-thirds of homebuyers believe housing availability getting harder.

Buyers increasingly depend on family while sellers rely on agents

NAR report: Selling without the assistance of an agent at a near all-time low

Houston home prices jump in September, following nationwide trend

All 50 states saw a boost in prices last month. CoreLogic reports half of millennial homebuyers used retirement savings to help them purchase their first home.

Amid rate cut, housing’s contribution to GDP remains strong

The Fed cuts interest rates while a Commerce Department report notes recent economic growth was driven in part by the real estate sector.

NAR: South continues to outperform on pending home sales

NAR economist urges developers to consider converting vacant office space, shopping malls to condos to relieve housing shortage.

Home sales dipped last month, but up 6 percent from last year in the South

NAR chief economist: Housing shortage is stunting potential growth.

Study: Undocumented immigrants don’t tank home prices

Research from Clever Real Estate shows no negative link between immigration and real estate sales prices.

Real estate marketing 101, courtesy of Facebook

A guide from the social media giant offers insights on digital marketing strategies for agents.

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