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Double whammy hits Houston home sales

May sales data reflects a market hit by an oil price crisis amid a global pandemic, but leading indicators are generally positive.

Inventory Intel: Iconic Houston high-rise undergoes transformation

Storied residential rental tower The Parklane is being reimagined as a luxury condo building in the heart of Houston’s Museum District.

Home equity is keeping delinquencies at bay . . . for now

Home price and equity growth in the months leading up to the pandemic have helped to delay the impact of the recession on the mortgage market, although the effects are expected to continue to unfold over the next year.

Crimson, Gables Signature Collection by Gables Residential: A Reimagined Residential Experience

With a prime location and distinguished menu of services, Crimson offers residents a first-class resort-like living experience.

Houston among top 10 housing markets for millennials during the pandemic

Houston is a top market for millennials, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors

How to use TikTok to market real estate

A real estate marketing guru and Tik Tok aficionado gives the inside scoop on the increasingly popular social network.

Building Houston’s builders, one construction class at a time

Bryon Parffrey, founder of Builder’s Academy, is working to address Houston’s housing shortage while changing lives at the same time.

Home prices are up, but that might not last

CoreLogic reports home price acceleration continued in April, but — in a shift away from other industry predictions — expects the first decline in values to begin in 2021

President-Elect Sylvia Seabolt on how the pandemic has strengthened the Women’s Council

Stepping into a leadership role during the COVID-19 pandemic comes with challenges, but Women’s Council President-Elect Sylvia Seabolt is ready to meet them head on.

Houston homes named 7th most at-risk for storm surge in 2020

A new report from CoreLogic warns of increased hurricane risk this season, compounded by coronavirus-related weaknesses.

Pending home sales took a deep dive in April, but NAR upgrades its forecast

NAR’s chief economist says April’s decline could be the lowest point in the market, and that he expects it to bounce back soon.

Rent increases down in Houston in April

A new report that rent is still rising, but by much less in most cities, as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.

Redfin: Housing shortage prompts bidding wars

Good news for sellers: Homes on the market under $1 million are receiving multiple offers in desirable cities.

Existing-home sales drop 17.8% in April, but first-timers are coming back

Coronavirus lockdowns disrupted sales in April, but the data shows an increase in new homebuyers.

Inventory Intel: Tomball’s Amira to add more than 400 additional homesites

Amira in Tomball is growing by 30%, adding 113 acres to its original 370 acres. The addition translates to more than 400 additional homes.

Builder confidence up after April drop; signs of rebound emerge

Builders are feeling more confident this month, a sign that the new-home market may have already hit bottom.

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