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HAR: November offers ‘breathing room’ for Houston homebuyers

Given the rate of sales, Houston had a five-month inventory. That’s up from 4.3 months a year prior, and about 0.6 months higher than the national average.

Buyers will be hunting for homes in these hot spots next year

Midwestern and southern metros may dominate buyer interest in 2026, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.

Fed cuts rates again, despite growing division among members 

The move was expected, but came amid increasing dissention among Fed officials, who voted for the cut by the sharpest division in six years.

Rechat now integrated with Follow Up Boss

The partnership combines Rechat’s Marketing Center with Follow Up Boss’ CRM and market reports in one real estate “super app.”

Average buyer’s agent commission jumps in Q3 

The average commission was up from a recent low in third quarter 2024 that followed the NAR settlement. 

Cotality: Home-price growth slips to slowest pace since 2012 

Geographically, trends varied widely, with formerly hot areas like Florida and the Southeast posting the deepest declines and formerly cool areas, like the Midwest, showing healthy gains.

eXp rolls out LYVVE international property search platform

Site users will be able to access every eXp listing — regardless of regional boundaries — using the tool’s search engine.

Howard Hughes opens The Woodlands’ first high-rise

Located along The Woodlands Waterway, the 268-unit project features 49 floor plans, including studios, three-bedroom apartments, two-story townhomes and penthouses.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

Dallas-area homes top the November ranking of the 10 most expensive new listings in Texas, claiming the three most expensive spots.

Three oranges in Nevada City

The technical term for this property is “monolithic domes” — but unofficially, it’s a trio of oranges nestled in the woods near the South Yuba River in Nevada City, California.

Space, comfort and control drive 2026 bathroom design trends

Spa-style amenities, customizable lighting options, integrated technology, storage solutions — and ample space for these features — all surfaced as top trends.

Pending home sales climb 1.9% in October 

By region, sales rose in the Midwest, Northeast and South but fell in the West. 

Income growth outpaces Houston rental growth

The typical asking rent for an average rental unit reached $1,646. Though that’s a 0.2% increase from last year, the median household income outpaced this acceleration, growing 3.9% during the same time frame.

A WWII-era bunker by the beach

Looking for a home that feels like a safe haven? This property on Sullivan’s Island in South Carolina takes that feeling to a whole new level.

HAR: Houston housing market ‘solid’ in October

“Unlike the U.S. housing market, which lags pre-pandemic home-sales volumes, Houston has returned to a normal market that is growing,” said HAR Chief Economist Ted Jones.

The exterior of the 2-story brick and white-siding "Wheeler House" featured in Stranger Things.
‘Stranger Things’ Wheeler House sells in Atlanta

Inside, the house includes original retro features like wood paneling, built-in bookshelves, a brick fireplace and an eat-in kitchen perfect for enjoying Eggos.

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