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Housing inventory reaches post-pandemic high as market continues to balance

The combination of rising inventory and price reductions in Houston and nationwide is creating a more buyer-friendly market.

Pending home sales regain upward momentum in June 

The National Association of REALTORS® said its Pending Home Sales Index rose 4.8% month over month. 

The most popular ways to upgrade a home in 2024 — without a huge demolition

There are plenty of ways to upgrade a home without knocking down walls or hiring a whole construction crew.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

The priciest new listing in the Lone Star State is a $15.95 million estate in University Park, listed by Allie Beth Allman of Allie Beth Allman & Associates.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in June

The priciest home sold in greater Houston last month was a luxury condo in the Huntingdon building in River Oaks, which was listed and sold by COMPASS agents.

Falling mortgage rates, increased supply create opportunities for homebuyers

Despite record high prices, two factors are creating opportunities for homebuyers this summer: falling mortgage rates and rising supply.

Many of the fastest-growing suburbs are in Texas

Suburban and exurban growth is outpacing that of major cities across the United States, and Texas is no exception.

Most American homeowners crave privacy from their neighbors

Despite spending more time than ever at home, more than half of Americans admit to hiding from their neighbors, according to a survey from Top Rail Fence.

Houzz: The top outdoor home trends for 2024

Summer is underway, and many homeowners are looking for ways to upgrade their outdoor spaces so they can enjoy the heat in style.

How much value do renovations add to fixer-uppers across Texas?

Renovating a fixer-upper is one way to add significant value to a residential property — but just how much value can homeowners add in the Lone Star State?

Texas has some of the lowest energy costs in the country

Texas ranks as one of the U.S. states with the lowest overall energy costs, meaning major savings for Texans.

Sugar Land is the No. 2 hottest retirement spot in the country

Nearing retirement age? You might be surprised to learn that the most popular up-and-coming retirement destination isn’t Fort Lauderdale.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

All properties were listed during the month of June.

A down payment of just 20% may be a thing of the past, Zillow says

Buying a home in Houston? Here’s the down payment you need to afford it.

Median existing-home sales price hits all-time high in May 

The record-breaking sales price comes as the pace of transactions slid from April, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

Housing affordability by ethnicity in Houston

While affordability worsened for all Houston homebuyers in 2023, the affordability gap widened even more drastically for Black and Hispanic/Latino homebuyers.

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