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RE/MAX: Signs of Houston’s tight housing market persist in October

Among the 51 metro areas surveyed in October, closed transactions were down 6.4% from September, nearly twice the average pre-pandemic decline of 3.3% between 2015 and 2019, RE/MAX said, citing its National Housing Report.

New real estate software allows agents, buyers to connect on single platform

The prop-tech software, named Runway, applies information technology and platform economics to real estate markets, according to a press release.

New tool allows agents to schedule, manage property listings with ease

Developed by the Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service (HAR MLS), ShowingSmart is designed to improve business workflow for listing and buying agents by enabling them to manage showings, schedule appointments, gather feedback and present information to clients.

Luxury builders open four new model homes in Sienna

Four builders have opened model homes priced above or near $1 million in Sienna, comprising the Missouri City community’s new Luxury Collection.

New Houston listings register fifth straight week of declines

New home listings continued to lag behind 2020 levels for the fifth consecutive week, according to the Houston Association of Realtors weekly activity snapshot. 

11 most expensive Houston homes sold in October

Houston experienced cooling in more than just the outdoor temperatures in October, according to the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) October 2021 Market Update. 

Conroe among the Top 10 ‘boomtowns’ in America

Conroe was ranked as one of the top “boomtowns” in America for 2021, according to a study by SmartAsset. 

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HAR honors 20 Under 40 Rising Stars in Real Estate

The Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) has announced the winners of its 11th annual Young Professionals Network (YPN) 20 Under 40 Rising Stars in Real Estate Awards.

Construction to begin on Bridgeland park, amenity space

The Howard Hughes Corp. will break ground this month on a new park and amenity space in its master-planned community, Bridgeland.  The 4.5-acre Longwing Landing park will be located adjacent to a 40-acre lake poised to become the centerpiece

Atlanta, Houston real estate professionals elected to LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance executive roles

Atlanta’s Rodney Mason, who serves as vice president of mortgage lending with Guaranteed Rate, was named treasurer of the nonprofit, while Anita Blue, who works as an agent and credit restoration consultant at Cap Tex Realty, was named national vice president.

HAR: Low pending listings could lead to slower closings in weeks ahead

New listings lagged behind their 2020 performance for a fifth consecutive week during Week 43. Realtors entered 2,376 properties into the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), down 13.3% from 2,739 during the same week last year, according to the Houston

Houston top destination for Californians

Houston is the leading destination for people moving from California to Texas, according to a recent report. Harris County is the most popular site in Texas for relocating Californians. Nearly 8,500 people moved to the county from California in

Zillow: Most home buyers middle-aged, married, college-educated

The average American home buyer is 45 years old, married or partnered, college-educated and likely to purchase a home located in the South, according to Zillow’s 2021 Consumer Housing Trends Report.  Individuals ages 30-39 make up the largest population

Houston home-buying steady despite normal seasonal slump

New listings began their seasonal slowdown in October, down 5.1% from the same month in 2020, according to a new report by the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR).  The First Real Estate Snapshot of Houston (FRESH) report, released by

More homebuyers choosing to live in diverse neighborhoods

As more house hunters are opting to live in socially, racially and culturally diverse communities, developers are formulating strategies to list more inclusive properties on the market, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.  Developers’ strategies include

Fall Giving Drive raises $85K for Houston charitable organizations

Houston area master-planned communities Bridgeland and The Woodlands Hills have raised over $85,000 for five local nonprofits through the Howard Hughes Corporation’s annual Fall Giving Drive.  While home buyers played a significant role in the drive, 100% of the

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