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NAR: Pending home sales decline in June despite inventory increase

Geographically, the only region to post a monthly increase in pending sales was the Northeast, where they rose 2.1%, according to NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index.

Case-Shiller: Home-price growth slows in May as market undergoes ‘slow unwind’

Nationally, the pace of home-price appreciation declined to its slowest pace in almost two years, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index. 

Who’s moving to Houston?

A new report from U-Haul identified the most common states of origin for do-it-yourself movers who relocated to Houston.

Sunterra, Tamarron, Anniston and more among top-selling MPCs of 2025

Sunterra, a Katy master-planned community from Land Tejas and Starwood Land, was the top-selling MPC in the area — and in Texas — with 543 new-home sales from January through June.

New-home sales climb in June as median price dips

The inventory of new homes for sale surged year over year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.    

NAR: Existing-home sales price hits all time high in June

At the same time, the pace of existing-home sales declined from May’s level. 

Texas real estate market continues to balance out, says Texas REALTORS®

Statewide, the median home price decreased 1.4% year over year to $340,000. Amid that increased affordability, closed home sales also increased 1.4% year over year with 95,264 closings.

RE/MAX: Houston home sales climb year over year in June

Nationally, home sales rose 5.7% year over year and 1.3% month over month, RE/MAX said. 

Housing starts climb 4.6% in June despite softening single-family sector

New single-family home construction declined as builders continue to grapple with macroeconomic headwinds. 

MBA: Tariff worries starting to show up in mortgage app numbers

Purchase applications slowed to their lowest level since May as economic worries dampened activity, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. 

West University Place and Bellaire land on America’s 50 Wealthiest Suburbs list

West University Place and Bellaire ranked among the nation’s top suburbs based on median household income, home values and other economic indicators.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in June

All homes were sold during the month of June. Note that listing prices may differ from actual sales prices.

Texas has more new homes than any other state

The Steamboat Group Real Estate analyzed home ages in every state across the country and found that in Texas, 22.5% of all homes were built in the last 15 years.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

Boutique brokerages are prominently featured on this month’s ranking of the 10 most expensive new listings in the Lone Star State.

Pending-home sales rise in May as market continues ‘slow thaw’

May’s 1.8% monthly gain follows a 6.3% drop in April, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

Case-Shiller: US home-price growth slows in April to ‘healthier, more sustainable’ pace

The pace of home-price appreciation slowed to its most modest pace since 2023, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index. 

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