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Housing affordability hits 10-year low in Houston

Only 35% of Houston-area households could afford a median-priced home during the third quarter of the year. That’s the lowest housing affordability has been in Houston since 2012.

The Houston listing agents selling the most luxury homes

The agent with the most $1 million-plus listings was Laura Sweeney of COMPASS RE Texas, who accomplished a sales volume of over $71.8 million across 19 transactions.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

Agents from Moreland Properties are responsible for the most expensive and second-most expensive new listings in the state of Texas.

Corcoran adds new Houston franchisee

Corcoran is expanding its Houston presence with the launch of Corcoran Prestige Realty.

Jubilee becomes first Texas MPC to join WELL for Residential program

“By adopting evidence-based WELL strategies, builders in Jubilee are highlighting their commitment to help make a positive impact in the community,” said Jessica Cooper, chief product officer for IWBI.

Houston sees largest home price decrease in country

However, the average home sold in 38 days — a day faster than last year.

Builders and developers honored at 2023 Houston’s Best PRISM Awards

Among them: Mike Totten of The Mike & Mike Team Real Estate, who was named REALTOR® of the Year, and The Franklin Team at eXp Realty, named Team of the Year.

Build-to-rent homes, townhomes and apartments coming to Spring

Marquette Companies broke ground on The Sylvan, a build-to-rent community in The Woodlands area.

Development underway at Legacy in League City

Hillwood Communities began development on Legacy, an 805-acre master-planned community in League City.

Freddie Mac to launch down payment assistance program in Texas

Freddie Mac is set to launch DPA One, a down-payment assistance tool aimed at helping first-time homebuyers in Texas.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in September

COMPASS agent Laura Sweeney tops the list of the most expensive Houston home sales yet again, this time representing both the buyer and the seller on a $14.5 million transaction in River Oaks.

Jubilee to include enhanced wellness features with every home

Jubilee, a master-planned community in Hockley, announced it will include several enhanced wellness features in every home.

Houston one of the top cities for new-home construction

By raw numbers alone, Houston is the city with the most ongoing construction, thanks largely to the city’s lack of zoning rules.

Wages are rising faster than prices in Harris County

Housing affordability has worsened in many parts of the country as wages fail to grow at the same pace as home prices — but Harris County is one area where wage increases are outpacing price increases.

J. Patrick Homes to build in The Woodlands Hills

J. Patrick Homes will begin construction on 70-foot homesites in October.

Houston one of the ‘World’s Best Cities’

Houston is among the best cities in the world, according to World’s Best Cities’ 2024 ranking of the most desirable cities planet wide.

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