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Foreclosure activity on the rise, yet still far below historic norms

It’s been barely three months since the federal moratorium on foreclosures expired, but it’s starting to prove costly, as nationally, foreclosures are on the rise, having increased 67% from last year.

Howard Hughes Corp. unveils plans for newest Bridgeland addition

The Howard Hughes Corp. recently announced plans for Parkland Row, the newest addition to its Bridgeland master-planned community.

Insurance-based smart home technology saves homeowners in more ways than one

As remote work becomes the new norm for many homeowners, real estate professionals are encouraging clients to consider implementing insurance-based smart home technology into their homes. 

Houston housing market remains on-course for record year

The humming Houston real estate market is positioned for a record finish as it heads toward the final quarter of 2021. 

Real estate investor closes on Millionaire Mentorship flip

A four-bedroom house in the Meyerland community of southwest Houston is set to be renovated and sold as part of a contest hosted by private real estate investor Troy Kearns.

Howard Hughes Corp. wins big at Greater Houston Builders Association awards gala

The Howard Hughes Corp. was recently honored with two PRISM Awards by the Greater Houston Builders Association.

Home building activity in Houston continues upward climb

Despite supply and lot availability shortages, Houston’s continued new-home growth is strong and home building outlook remains positive, according to a report by the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA).

Redfin expanding Direct Access home tours to Houston

Redfin is rolling out its Direct Access home tours to 22 markets, including Houston the company announced Tuesday. 

Houston ‘Legend’ developer Larry Johnson spotlighted in Builder Magazine

Johnson Development Corp. President Larry Johnson discusses everything from his childhood on a farm on the windy plains of the Texas Panhandle to his latest development, the 1,300-acre Harvest Green community in Richmond, Texas.

HAR: Last week’s housing inventory boost short-lived

The first week of October saw a drop in new listings, falling 18.4% from last week’s fleeting inventory surge.

MooveGuru opens proptech franchise YourHomeHub

The user of the app can monitor information about their home and local market conditions, store important documents, generate estimates for home repairs and find a local contractor for more than 1,000 different home-service categories. 

Compass expands into Houston Heights and Katy

Statewide brokerage firm Compass announced the opening of two new office locations, in Houston Heights and Katy, to accommodate the company’s rapid growth throughout Texas.

Houston’s new inventory bounces back after weeks in decline

Houston’s housing inventory appears to be on a slight rebound, as new listings rose 1.5% during the last week of September, breaking a three-week run of declines.

How much can you save by downsizing? It depends on where you live.

Property values continue to rise and those looking to downsize can make the most of the current market highs, but how much you can save by downsizing can vary significantly depending on where you live.

ShowingTime: Home showings down in August

A new report shows the market cooled in August, at least in terms of the number of prospective buyers looking at homes.

S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller: Home-price gains set fourth record in a row

The 10-city composite index rose 1.4% on a monthly basis and 19.1% on a yearly basis, while the 20-city composite gained 1.5% monthly and 19.9% annually. 

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