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Don’t paint your house these colors if you’re trying to sell

There’s a reason many homeowners opt for neutral shades when trying to sell their house — certain flashy colors may be off-putting to buyers.

Opendoor: A portrait of first-time homebuyers in 2023

Many buyers entered the housing market for the first time in 2023. But who were these first-timers, and what did their homebuying experience look like?

Today’s buyers prioritize price over location

Location, location, location … at least that’s how the old real estate adage goes, right?

Houston is one of the best cities to build a career

Houston is among the best cities for job, salary and new resident growth, according to a new report from moveBuddha.

Texas is the No. 1 state for millennial migration

Roughly 2.8 million millennials moved across state lines in 2022 — and a huge chunk of them moved into Texas, according to a report from StorageCafe.

Shingle style is the most popular home style in Houston

The octagonal home is the most popular style in the United States — but what about in Houston?

The top exterior renovation trends in Houston

Nationwide, homeowners are most likely to spend money on a fresh coat of paint to upgrade the exterior of their house. But can the same be said for Houston residents?

Can buying a home lead to love? A new Zillow survey says yes

Home might really be where the heart is. According to a new Zillow survey, 42% of recent homebuyers reported finding love after buying their new home.

These were the hottest Houston-area communities at the end of 2023

The most popular area was Fulshear/South Brookshire/Simonton, which saw a 103.6% increase in home sales year over year.

The most (and least) expensive Houston neighborhoods, by square foot

River Oaks ranked as the most expensive Houston neighborhood at $481 per square foot — but it wasn’t the only Houston neighborhood in the 610 Loop to make the list.

December new-home sales jump 8%

Declining interest rates spurred the increase. 

Houzz says these kitchen trends will take off in 2024

Notably, renovators are less likely than they were a year ago to undergo kitchen modifications for the purpose of improving the home’s resale value.

Is homeownership on the horizon for American millennials this year?

Nearly all millennials — 93% — say a volatile market is to blame for wrecking homebuying plans, with another 76% saying they expect the market to get worse before they’re able to make a purchase themselves.

Sugar Land is one of the most ‘house rich’ cities in the country

Homeowners in Sugar Land are among the most “house rich” in the United States, according to a new report from All Star Home.

Cypress, Katy, Park Row among Opendoor’s hottest ZIP codes in the U.S.

Cypress (77433) came in first overall — the Houston-area ZIP jumped up seven spots from 2022’s list, making it the hottest area in the U.S.

KB Home: New-home design trends for 2024

Warren Wetzel, studio director of the KB Home Design Studio, sat down with Houston Agent to discuss the homebuilder’s new-home design predictions for the upcoming year.

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