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Texas leads nation for most Fortune 500 companies

Texas is home to more Fortune 500 companies than any other state, according to the 68th edition of Fortune’s annual ranking of America’s largest companies.

Houston named top moving destination in U.S.

An estimated 14-23 million people moved in 2021, and according to a recent survey by truck rental company Penske, most of them headed to the Lone Star State.

Houston-area housing payments up nearly 50% from last year

Soaring home prices and markedly diminished inventory are suppressing housing affordability for many nationwide who are simultaneously dealing with a third roadblock: sharp mortgage rate growth.

Orchard pilots cash-offer program for first-time buyers

Buy with Orchard gives first-time buyers the power of a cash offer to appeal to sellers and make homeownership more attainable.

Douglas Elliman announces Houston senior executive manager of sales

Luxury real estate firm Douglas Elliman Realty has appointed James Horne as its new senior executive manager of sales for Houston.

Which Houston suburb has the hottest real estate market?

With suburban home value growth surpassing that of urban homes, the most popular areas appear to be outside the city. Which Houston suburb is the hottest?

Houston real estate sees uptick in new-home sales

Houston’s housing supply challenges were no match for new-home sales last month, according to the latest monthly report from HomesUSA.

Homeowner equity surges again in Texas, emerging U.S. metros

Ten equity-rich metropolitan areas saw gains of at least 25% in just one year. All but Arizona were in southern states, including Texas, Florida and North Carolina.

10 most-expensive active listings in Texas

A 12,522-square-foot home in Houston’s Sherwood Forest ranked fifth on the list of the 10 priciest homes listed for sale in Texas during the last 30 days.

Texas ranks 14th best in nation for business tax climate

A new report by the Tax Foundation ranks Texas No. 14 in the country when it comes to business tax climate.

New, pending listings register year-over-year decline

A total of 2,449 property listings went under contract in week 18, an 18.4% decline from the same week in 2021.

Smaller markets lead the way in Q1 home-price gains; Houston sees 17.4% rise

Seventy percent of the 185 metros surveyed by the National Association of REALTORS® saw double-digit price gains in the first quarter, compared to 66% in the preceding period. 

Caballero sets third Guinness World Record for home sales

Two-time Guinness World Record titleholder Ben Caballero was recognized for the third time for having the most annual home sales transactions as an individual listing agent. 

Homebuyer competition fell in March for the first time in six months

While competition fell nationally, Houston’s actually rose.

State Farm grant to ‘boost opportunity’ in Houston, other metros

The grant will fuel financial stability for families, businesses, affordable housing and better health and safety, all contributing to local economies, according to a press release.

New listings gain traction, still behind last year’s numbers

New listings trailed behind last year’s numbers as week 16 ended for the Houston real estate market. This is the third consecutive week in negative territory, the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR) reports.

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