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Millennials dream of homeownership…from their moms’ basements

Millennials may be America’s largest, most vivacious generation yet, but new research suggests that their homebuying prospects have only worsened with time. According to a new analysis from Zillow, more Millennials now live with their parents than at anytime

This “boring” topic could be worth thousands to your clients

We know, we know – private mortgage insurance (PMI for short) is one of the more profoundly unsexy topics in real estate, and offers little of the glitz and glamor of staging, showing and negotiating. But it is a

Is luxury housing in Houston slowing down?

Luxury housing markets across the U.S. have seen declines in 2016, but according to a new analysis from Redfin, few markets have slowed more than Houston. Through Q1 2016, the average sale price for luxury homes in Houston was $1.377 million,

Houston new construction continues to decline in 2016

This year is shaping up to be a very positive one for residential construction in Houston, according to the latest numbers from Dodge Data & Analytics. In March, residential construction spending in Houston totaled $736 million, a 20 percent decline from March

Why Houston is a top 10 market for first-time homebuyers

The Houston area is one of the top first-time homebuyer markets in the country, according to a new study from Zillow. The analysis, which looked for housing markets where mortgage payments were more affordable than rental payments (along with the relative competitiveness

Why Houston leads the nation in population growth

Houston had the biggest population growth of all the largest metropolitan areas in the nation, according to 2015 Census population estimates. From 2014 to 2015, the Houston area’s population grew from 6.497 million to 6.656 million, which was a 2.4-percent increase. The city’s

The one thing your buyers won’t compromise on

Schools are an integral part of the search process for many a homebuyer, and new research from the National Association of Realtors has reinforced just how non-negotiable the issue is. According to NAR’s 2016 Home Buyer and Seller Generational

Houston residential construction is faltering in 2016

This year is shaping up to be a lackluster one for residential construction in Houston, according to the latest numbers from Dodge Data & Analytics. In February, residential construction spending in Houston totaled $751 million. Though still among the highest

Record-setting Houston home values: good for sellers, bad for buyers

Home values in the Houston area have reached an all-time high, according to a new analysis from Zillow. Through February, home prices in Houston were $170,800, according to the Zillow Real Estate Market Reports. That is up 6.6 percent from a year

First-time homebuyers battle low inventory

It’s getting harder for first-time homebuyers to find suitable starter homes The Houston housing market has become an increasingly precarious place for first-time homebuyers, according to a detailed new report from Trulia. In a deep analysis of the nation’s housing

The 5 Big Reasons that Consumers Buy Homes

Why do consumers buy homes, nowadays? There are many reasons that someone may want to purchase a home, but among America’s homebuying public, which reasons are the most common? According to the new Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends

Houston New Construction Begins 2016 in Negative Territory

The residential construction community in Houston kicked off 2016 in a lackluster fashion, with overall spending falling from a year ago, according to the latest numbers from Dodge Data & Analytics. Per Dodge Data’s analysis, residential construction spending in Houston totaled $690.94 million

The 10 Things Clients ‘Must Have’ in New Construction Homes

Baby Boomers are famous for their embrace of suburbs, and new research suggests that their love for the housing style remains fervent as ever. According to new research from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), 22 percent of

The Best Time of the Year to List a Home in Houston

When is the best time to list your client’s home? The answer may surprise you The best time to list a home in Houston’s housing market is between June 1 and June 15, according to a new analysis from Zillow. Listing homes

How Long Until Houston Homebuyers Break Even on Their Purchase?

Homebuyers in Houston break even on their homes sooner than expected It takes just a year and a half for homebuying to make more financial sense than renting in Houston’s housing market, according to a recent analysis from Zillow. The “Breakeven

Greater Houston’s Top Closings in Jan. 2016

Click on the tabs below to see the top single-family, condo and multifamily closings in Greater Houston’s housing market in January. Single Family Condo Multifamily Single Family Sales Price Address Agent Brokerage $7,000,000 15 Grand Regency Cir, The Woodlands Beth

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