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Lappin Properties meets demand for rural properties with Round Top Springs

Once complete, Round Top Springs will be home to 16 single-family custom builds with prices starting from $2.9 million.

Texas REALTORS® shares plans for upcoming REALTOR® Day at the Texas Capitol

Representatives from the National Association of REALTORS®’ “Riding with the Brand” tour will accompany Texas REALTORS® to the Texas Capitol in Austin on March 22.

The 10 most-expensive homes sold in greater Houston in February

The most-expensive sale of the month was listed by Walter Bering of Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty.

Former Houston Area Women’s Center to become high-rise apartments

California-based Fairfield Residential purchased the former Houston Area Women’s Center (HAWC) at 1010 Waugh with intentions to construct a high-rise, multifamily apartment building in its place.

Top-performing Douglas Elliman agents honored at annual Ellie Awards

Douglas Elliman’s top agent by gross commission income (GCI), volume and transactions was Renay Cohen, a top-producer in Houston and The Woodlands.

High mortgage rates make million-dollar homes less common

As rising mortgage rates cool the market, the share of U.S. homes worth at least $1 million has fallen from an all-time high last year.

Texas among most pet-friendly states for renters

Zillow’s most recent Consumer Home Trends Report shows that 59% of all renters have a pet: a post-pandemic spike.

Texas is home to some of the best cities to start a business

One major business-friendly perk in Texas is the statewide 0% corporate income tax.

Report: Average home changes hands every 12 years

People staying in their homes longer is contributing to the lack of inventory that continues to impact buyers.

Meristem Communities introduces Indigo, an “agri-hood” in Fort Bend

What if neighborhoods were built for humans rather than cars, capital or corporations? That’s the question posed by Meristem Communities, the developer behind a new community coming to Fort Bend County.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

Curious about luxury inventory in Texas? These homes are the most expensive new listings currently for sale in the Lone Star State.

These Texas cities are the safest in the nation

Four out of the top five safest cities in America are in Texas, according to a new report from SmartAsset.

J. Patrick Homes teaming up with Nan & Co. for “Build on Your Own Lot” project

Nan and Company Properties will serve as exclusive representation for J. Patrick Homes’ recently developed “Build on Your Own Lot” program.

As spring market approaches, Houston buyers are getting more for their money

With the spring housing market just around the corner, homebuyers are getting more for their money as their mortgage payments are stretching further than they have in recent months.

Woodforest to open third pool this summer

The amenity will be called The Vue at The Crest Park and will also include a commercial catering kitchen and an open lawn with access to nature trails that link The Crest to other Woodforest neighborhoods.

Houston rents up 6% as half of country sees double-digit increases

Rents continue to be an attractive option for potential homebuyers holding off until mortgage rates fall and for those not quite ready to buy.

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