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10 most-expensive active listings in Texas

Of the homes listed in the previous 31 days, the most-expensive new listing in Texas is a 10,720-square-foot new build in Highland Park. The property, which is located in the Mount Vernon 03 subdivision in Dallas County, is listed just shy of $19 million.

Harper Woods community nears full close out

Springwoods Village community Harper Woods is nearing a full close out, with only two properties still available for purchase.

Still deep in positive territory, home-price gains post steep declines in latest Case-Shiller 

Despite the slowdown, however, U.S. housing prices remain significantly higher than they were a year ago. 

Multifamily housing development opening in Cypress

“We are excited to expand our footprint in the Cypress community with the development of this luxury community joining our Houston portfolio,” said John Foresi, CEO of Venterra Realty.

Canterbury Development announces 6th active-adult complex in Houston

Houston developer Canterbury Development has announced plans to break ground on a sixth apartment complex for people ages 55 and up.

Douglas Elliman Realty opens 2nd Houston office

Nationwide residential real estate brokerage Douglas Elliman Realty has announced the opening of a second office in Houston.

10 most expensive Houston homes sold in September

Many luxury home sales were closed in September, the most expensive being a 12,907-square-foot mansion on W. Friar Tuck Lane that sold for $7,990,000.

Luxury listing in Houston gets a major price reduction

After 250 days on the market, Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee’s home’s listing price has been cut 27.7% to $20 million.

HAR featured on Jeopardy! for socially-conscious shift in terminology

The Houston Association of REALTORS® was featured on the game show Jeopardy! this week. The episode, which aired Oct. 11, included a Daily Double that referenced HAR’s decision to eliminate the term “master bedroom” from listings.

Johnson Development opens up hundreds of Houston homesites to builders

The developers currently have 19 active communities — 15 of them in the Houston area — many of which contain open lots that will roll out to builders beginning in October and extending through the end of the year.

Landmark begins construction on The Everstead at Windrose

Landmark Properties broke ground on a build-to-rent community in the Houston suburb of Spring. The development is expected to be completed in 2024 and is part of a Landmark partnership with Principal Real Estate Investors.

Big winners at GHBA’s Houston’s Best PRISM Awards

The Greater Houston Builders Association honored the best in the business at the annual Houston’s Best PRISM Awards on Oct. 1.

Shea Homes acquires land for master-planned community in Montgomery County

Shea Homes has closed on a 300-acre property in Montgomery County for its newest master-planned community, Woodhavyn.

UNITi Montrose to bring affordable housing to renters in the Montrose district

Civitas Capital Group and residential development subsidiary The Shelter Companies are bringing a 238-unit, 381-bed multifamily community to Houston’s Montrose district.

Bidding wars fall to lowest level since April 2020

In Houston, 36.7% of Redfin offers faced competition in August

Christopher O’Neill named new executive vice president of development for The NRP Group

O’Neill will now oversee The NRP Group’s expansion efforts in Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston, as well as new western markets like Arizona and Colorado.

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