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NAR reports three months in a row for improved home sales

All four regions in the U.S. experienced year-over-year and month-over-month growth in pending home sales, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Have we hit the bottom on consumer confidence?

A new report anticipates that declining consumer confidence could lead to reduced spending.

Houston falls behind nation with 2.4% decrease in prices

Luxury home prices listed on Redfin rose 1.2% in early summer, according to a new report.

Demand growing for Houston suburbs

Will urban decentralization support suburban property values? See what one Houston valuation firm has to say.

Best. Month. Ever. July home sales beat out 2019 by nearly 9%

Nationwide, the rebound is in full swing with sales experiencing their best month in the history of RE/MAX’s National Housing Report.

Another banner month for homebuilding

New housing starts numbers suggest that if you can’t buy it, then build it, according to one economist.

The future is in single-family built-for-rentals, according to a new report

A new report from RCLCO says the single-family rental market is likely be undersupplied over the next 10 years, presenting a strong opportunity for investors, builders and developers to create new rental home communities.

Bigger is better in coronavirus era, but buyers also want affordable

Homebuyers in Houston want bigger homes with more personal space.

Consumer confidence around home buying has increased during COVID-19

A survey conducted by Meyers Research shows that homebuyer confidence has actually increased during the pandemic; what’s changed is where people want to live.

Houston ranked 35th most expensive city for housing

RealtyHop asks whether homeownership is affordable for the average family? See how Houston did.

Two months in a row for improved pending home sales

Contract activity up over last year “remarkable,” according to NAR chief economist.

The new pandemic escapism is online home shopping

Now might be a good time for brokers to make sure their online assets are in order, according to a new report from Today.

Realtor.com: Houston housing recovery continues

It’s still a seller’s market as buyers extend the spring shopping season into summer, according to Realtor.com chief economist Danielle Hale

As states reopen, Houston home sales jump in June

Inventory hits a record low in June, according to RE/MAX, which reports that nationwide the supply is now under two months.

Feeling confident again, builders race to meet demand

Housing starts are up and builders are building again, but is it enough to address pent-up demand for homes as Americans flee to the suburbs?

Zillow: Strong home prices could be cooling

Those who jumped into the market in the spring were rewarded, and their success could attract more sellers.

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