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NAHREP: Hispanic families drive US household, homeownership growth

Since the Hispanic Wealth Project’s founding in 2014, Hispanic household wealth has more than tripled across the U.S.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in August

Greater Houston’s priciest home sale in August was a 10,708-square-foot mansion in the Tanglewood neighborhood.

The last week of September is the best time to buy in Houston

In Houston, buyers who wait until the last week of September to buy stand to see 10.4% more active listings.

NAR: Existing-home inventory jumps to multi-year high in August as sales pace slows

At the same time, the median-sales price rose again, as months’ supply of homes for sale hit a 10-year high. 

Options increase for Houston homebuyers as sales decline

“Balance remains the defining characteristic of Houston’s housing market,” said HAR Chair Theresa Hill.

Latitude Margaritaville active-adult community coming to Galveston Bay

The Texas City Commission recently approved zoning for the 1,318-acre community, which will add about 3,500 homes to the city.

New construction slows amid shifting demand, affordability

The reports show higher mortgage rates taking a larger share of household income while applications for new-home purchases are falling.

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MBA: Purchase applications boost weekly mortgage activity

The increase in purchase activity offset a decrease in refinancings. 

Alessio Sanfilippo named CEO of Redfin

While at Reality Labs, he led global teams across data science, data engineering and user research.

An oblong fiberglass dome in the desert

This home in Maricopa, Arizona, may look kind of like an igloo, but it’s actually made entirely of fiberglass.

Report: Majority of Realtors volunteer and donate

The most common causes members supported included food banks, local schools, children’s sports teams, veterans support programs and youth mentoring and education initiatives.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

The Lone Star State’s top three priciest new listings are all located in Dallas.

Club Audubon now open at Audubon

The 5.5-acre hub, designed by Boucher Design Group and SLA-H, adds over $7 million in amenities to the MPC.

REMAX Co-Founder Gail Liniger dies at 81

Since Gail and Dave Liniger founded the brokerage in 1973, it has expanded to over 145,000 agents operating in more than 120 countries.  

New construction could mean lower insurance costs

Homes built in 2020 or later cost 10% to 15% less to insure per square foot than homes built between 1980 and 2010.

Case-Shiller: US home-price growth accelerates in June

The pace of home-price growth rose nationally but with significant regional differences.