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Foreclosure Starts at 95-Month Low in November

Are the foreclosure markets finally on the path to recovery, or will 2014 mark a resurgence? RealtyTrac had very positive news to report in its U.S. Foreclosure Market Report for November, which uncovered quite a few promising developments in

The 10 Best – And Worst – Home Remodeling Projects in 2013

Research on the subject could not make the point more clearly – not all home remodeling projects are created equal. Last week, we took a broad view of home remodeling activity in 2013, but for our next story on

The State of Houston’s Housing Market in November

When looking at two of the more important measures of a housing market’s general health, how did Houston fair in November? Here at Houston Agent, we follow quite a few indices and analysis, and one of our undeniable favorites is

CoreLogic: Houston Foreclosure Inventory Down by 23%

Houston foreclosure markets continued to improve in 2013, falling by nearly a quarter from last year in October. October was yet another solid month for Houston’s foreclosure markets, which saw further improvement from last year, according to the latest

Trulia: Houston Asking Prices Jump 15.5% in November

Asking prices in Houston continued to increase by very encouraging amounts, according to the latest analysis from Trulia. Houston’s housing market continued its unseasonably strong performance in November, with asking prices in the area rising a very impressive 15.5

What Remodeling Projects are Worth the Dough?

There are oodles of possible remodeling projects for prospective home sellers, but which ones yield the greatest return on investment? Consumers are always looking for ways to increase the returns on their investments, and for most consumers, few investments

Time on Market in Houston Down 60%

Market activity in Houston has quickened considerably, according to a new series of stats from Redfin. Houston’s housing market had the need – the need for speed – in October, with time on market in the area falling a

5 Critical Details about New Residential Home Sales in October

October would seem to be a rockin’ good month for new residential home sales, but is there more to that data than meets the eye? Let’s start with the good news – according to the Census Bureau, new residential

CoreLogic: Houston Home Prices Rise 10.9% in October

Houston made it two for two in major home price indices, as the market continues to show signs of recovery. Home prices in the Houston area rose 10.9 percent year-over-year in October, according to the latest Home Price Index from CoreLogic;

Census Bureau: Construction Spending Up 5.3% in October

Construction spending was positive in October, but what do the larger trends say about construction in 2014 and beyond? For the second week in a row, the government has released promising numbers for construction, though there still remains considerable

Residential Construction in October at Highest Level in 5 Years

October was a great month for residential construction, with both the single-family and multifamily markets rising to new post-boom levels. Though the government shutdown handicapped the Census Bureau’s data on residential construction, what it did report in its latest

NAR: Pending Home Sales Down Slightly in October

Pending home sales were down in October, and there remain several pitfalls for housing in the coming months. Pending home sales fell yet again in October, and the terrain remains a bit precarious for housing, according to the latest

3 Key Trends in Residential Construction in Houston

Residential construction has been on the rise throughout the country in 2013, but what of here in Houston? October was a very good month for residential construction in Houston. How good? Try these three facts: In October, the latest

Texas Home Prices Remain Consistent in September Case-Shiller

September’s Case-Shiller Home Price Indices were yet another reminder of Texas’ strong housing market. Home prices in Texas remained sturdy as ever in September, according to the latest Case-Shiller Home Price Indices from Standard & Poor’s. Though S&P does not, incredibly,

The 6 Most Important Homebuyer Considerations

Homebuyers have many things to consider when looking for a new residence, but what ranks among the top considerations? Buying a home is all about weighing the positives and the negatives, but as any real estate agent knows, not

Housing Inventory in Houston Down 11% in October

Round and round we go on the housing inventory roller coaster! Where did it stop in October? Existing-home sales may have dipped a bit from September to October, but there was one undeniably positive sign in NAR’s latest report

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