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Greater Houston’s top 10 school districts

Friendswood ISD is Greater Houston’s top school district, according to a new analysis from Niche. Earlier this week, Niche released its top private high school rankings, and has followed that report with its school district rankings. Niche considered a number

10 Greater Houston markets where luxury is still selling

In October, there were more $1 million-plus home sales in Houston proper than any other market in the greater metropolitan area, according to our latest REAL DATA report. More than 50 sales with an average closing price of $1.67

The top 10 private high schools in Greater Houston

Greater Houston’s St. John’s School near River Oaks is the area’s No. 1 private high school, according to a recent analysis from Niche. The rating website based its determination on a number of data points, including the typical quality

Houston’s most active luxury neighborhoods in October

In October, there were more $1 million-plus home sales in Galleria-Uptown than any other neighborhood in Houston, according to our latest REAL DATA report. A dozen sales with an average closing price of $2.18 million made Galleria-Uptown the city’s

5 reasons why Humble is growing while Houston’s contracting

Greater Houston’s real estate market right now is one that’s being defined by its troubles, but Humble is an area that defies such labeling. Because while neighboring markets may be in decline, Humble is a community that is only just starting to hit its

Another Houston home price record broken in October

It was another record-breaking month for Houston in October, as the city’s median single-family home sales price hit $218,000 – despite economic turmoil, stagnant sales and slipping demand, a new report from the Houston Association of Realtors confirmed. It

Greater Houston’s top closings in October

Click on the tabs below to see the top single-family, condo, and multi-family closings in Greater Houston’s housing market in October. Single Family Condo Multi-family Single Family Sales Price Address Agent Brokerage $4,750,000 315 Brown Saddle, Houston Joel Bickley Sudhoff

Houston a top homebuilding market to watch in 2017

When it comes to homebuilding, Houston is a top 40 market to watch in 2017, according to a joint report from PwC and the Urban Land Institute. The city’s No. 39 ranking comes as little surprise, as Houston has

Why home sellers are slashing prices in Houston

In every year and in every market, some home sellers are going to be forced to cut down their listing price, no matter how bountiful the conditions. But it’s happening an awful lot in Houston, a new report from Trulia has

Mortgage denial rates remain shockingly unequal across racial lines

The mortgage denial disparity remains as wide as ever across racial lines, and it’s pronounced here in Houston, according to new Zillow analysis of Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data. The numbers are hardly encouraging: although mortgage applicants in the Bayou City are denied

The top 10 luxury housing markets in Greater Houston

West University Place was the top luxury market in Greater Houston during 2016’s third quarter, according to exclusive data Redfin provided to Houston Agent. From July to September, luxury sales in West University Place, defined by a closing price

Breaking down Bellaire’s buyer appeal – 4 points to close on

A bird’s eye perspective of Greater Houston real estate would see a market in turmoil, but ground level analysis would reveal something much different. Because though it’s true the wider market is symbiotic, it’s individual parts are performing at varying paces. Bellaire

New details emerge about upcoming McKinley Development community

McKinley Development Co. Inc is planning to begin construction of a new urban community in northeast Houston in 2017. McKinley Development, which is owned by Chinese developer Yihai Group, will take lead in the overseeing the project, which will

The 15 Greater Houston housing markets with the worst housing shortages

Everyone knows that housing inventory is a problem in Greater Houston, but new numbers from the Houston Association of Realtors have spelled out those shortages in stark terms. HAR’s Multiple Listing Service defines Greater Houston as a patchwork of 151

This week in Houston real estate: New MPC announced and port area gets more housing

Lots of interesting things happened this week in the world of real estate. Notable stories this week include a new MPC and a more port-area housing. Catch up on this week’s top news with our real estate news roundup:

Markets to watch in 2017: Houston

There is no denying the economic problems plaguing the Houston market, but that doesn’t negate the fact that it’s still considered one of the top real estate markets to watch in 2017, according to a joint report from the