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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.

Metro Midtown has changed ownership

Civicap Partners has purchased Metro Midtown, a 419-unit luxury complex in downtown Houston, according to Multi-Housing News.

10 most expensive active listings in Texas

Three of the most expensive homes listed in the past 30 days were listed by Compass RE Texas, LLC agent Jonathan Rosen, the priciest of these being a 10,577-square-foot home in Dallas listed for nearly $16,000,000.

New home sales, prices peak in Houston

New home sales and prices in Houston have hit a “peak,” according to HomesUSA.com CEO Ben Caballero.

HAR: New listings are up, but closings are still down

New listings are finally up in August, according to HAR’s Weekly Activity Snapshot.

Houston ranks 2nd in the nation for low cost of living

Among the 20 most populous metropolitan areas in the United States, Houston ranks 2nd when it comes to cities with the lowest cost of living.

Houston ranks 3rd in the nation for best “bang for the buck”

When it comes to getting the “most bang for the buck,” Houston ranks third in the country, according to a report from the residential real estate platform Home Bay.

First multistory 3D-printed structure in the U.S. coming to Houston

Houston will soon be home to the first multistory 3D-printed structure in the United States. Construction began last week on the 4,000-square foot single-family home.

10 most expensive Houston homes sold in August

Houston’s luxury real estate market continued to thrive in August, according to the Houston Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. The priciest home sold last month was a 7,823 square-foot home in the Rice/Museum District.

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