Pelican Builders celebrated the ribbon cutting at its Upper Kirby mid-rise condominium building, Westmore, on May 23.

Howard Hughes Corporation announced that early childhood education provider Kids R Kids will open a preschool at its Bridgeland master-planned community.

Houston came in at No. 1, followed by four other Texas cities: San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth and Dallas, respectively.

Houston is among 18 of the 50 largest U.S. cities where it’s better to buy a home than rent one, according to a new analysis. 

The sellers are the DeMontrond family of DeMontrond Auto Group, which was first established in Houston in 1953.

The hire follows the December 2022 firing of the homebuilder’s senior vice president for field operations, who had been tapped to become COO on Jan. 1. 

One organization working to combat LGBTQ+ youth housing insecurity in Houston is the Montrose Grace Place.

Houston’s April average home value rose from March, while pending sales fell.

“We are thrilled to exclusively market one of the most remarkable beachfront and bayfront properties available on Texas’ Gulf Coast,” said Nan and Company President and CEO, Nancy Almodovar.

Only 40% of greater Houston households could afford to buy homes at the end of last year, according to data from the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

“We’re tremendously proud of our outstanding agents across Texas who put in the time and effort to make Compass the number one brokerage in Texas,” said Rachel Hocevar, president of Compass’ Southwest Region.

Coventry Homes extended its “Ultimate Savings Event” through May, according to a news release. The promotion was originally set to end in April.

Home sales have begun in Fulshear Lakes’ first village neighborhood, Creekside Village.

The homes will be constructed using materials that match the natural West Texas landscape, utilizing advanced engineering and robotics.

The brokerage says the “business communities” — KW Operations, KW Wellness and KW Clarity — provide agents with specialized training, technology, coaching and referral opportunities. 

The Livable Places action committee was created by the Houston Planning and Development Department with the goal of making the city more walkable, affordable and equitable.