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New construction and affordability determine Houston’s hottest communities in Q3

Seven of the 10 ranked communities had average sales prices below the area average, with new construction making up a sizeable portion of sales in many.

Houston leads the nation in millionaire renter growth

The number of millionaire renter households in Houston jumped from 18 to 232 between 2020 and 2024, increasing a whopping 1,189%.

Galveston County’s most expensive Q3 home sales

The Galveston area’s beach-home market was alive and well during the third quarter.

1st Choice Development to add whole-home air quality system to new homes

The new developer, founded by registered ICU nurse Byron Holman, will feature Panasonic’s integrated ventilation, filtration, humidity management and energy-efficiency systems in its first projects.

Pace of new-home sales speeds up for fifth-straight month in Houston

The typical new home sold in September stayed on the market for 96 days, down from 97 days in August but up one week from September 2025, when typical new homes sold in 89 days.

Home prices rise in majority of Texas metros but decrease statewide

Prices decreased in the state’s four major metros — but increased in 15 of the state’s 26 markets, Texas REALTORS® said.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in September

Agents from Compass RE Texas had a hand in half of the 10 most expensive Houston real estate transactions in September.

Houston homebuilders and developers honored at GHBA Houston’s Best PRISM Awards

Royal Texan Homes earned the Grand Award — the evening’s highest honor — for Custom Builder of the Year.

HAR: Housing market activity cools in Houston amid higher mortgage rates

As sales decreased, active listings rose 6.3% year over year, with 40,192 homes on the market.

Nan and Company opens new office in The Woodlands with 2 new agents

Nan and Company first established a presence in The Woodlands in 2024. Last year, the brokerage had a sales volume of $100 million in the city.

NAR: Existing-home sales post surprise 1.5% gain in September

Economists were expecting a monthly decline in the annual sales rate. 

New master-planned community, Peachtree, coming to Brazoria County

Upon completion, Peachtree will feature 3,400 single-family lots, with plans for retail space, two elementary schools, parks and tree preservation areas.

Bucking national trend, new homes still cost more than existing homes in Houston

In 17 out of the past 19 months, U.S. homebuilders have sold at a discount compared to existing-home sales.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

All but one of the 10 most expensive new listings in the Lone Star State are located in the Dallas area.

New-home prices grow in Houston as pending, closed sales dip

Amid decreased home sales and contract activity, active listings were flat month over month at 16,133 but up 5.3% year over year.

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.