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Four Houston-area cities have the most move-ins in Texas

So far this year, Texas’s in-to-out move ratio is up 17% year over year, meaning far more new residents are moving in than moving out of the Lone Star State.

HAR: Sales surge in Houston’s hottest communities

The area of Porter/New Caney West, located about 30 miles northeast of downtown Houston, saw the largest year-over-year increase in home sales in the first quarter.

The vast majority of Texas buyers use agents for their real estate transactions

Over 70% of Texas homebuyers who used a real estate agent last year said they’d do so again in the future.

Renovation spending has jumped 60% since 2020

In 2020, median renovation spending was $15,000. That amount increased by 60% in three years, with the median home renovation costing $24,000 in 2023.

This is the ‘dream living room’ — to Texans

Furniture retailer Joybird surveyed over 2,500 Americans and asked them to describe their dream living room.

The best week to sell this year: April 14 – 20

Prospective sellers should prepare to jump on the market — the week of April 14 through 20 will be the best time to sell this year.

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.

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