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The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in July

The priciest home sold in greater Houston last month was a 10,468-square-foot house in the River Oaks Tall Timbers subdivision, which was listed and sold by COMPASS agents. 

Houston housing market shifts to balance, sellers no longer at an advantage

Competition in the housing market is expected to reignite as falling mortgage rates breathe new life into buyers, according to Zillow’s latest report. 

Houston Housing Authority opens new affordable-housing complex in East End 

To commemorate the opening, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held with Housing Authority President and CEO David Northern Sr. and other elected officials. 

New listings surge 23.3% in Houston 

At the same time, closed home sales fell 13% in the latest weekly report from the Houston Association of REALTORS®. 

Apartment construction surges nationwide and in Houston

Greater Houston ranked No. 6 among major metro areas, with more than 18,300 apartments expected to be completed in 2024. 

Houston home sales rise in July as luxury segment surges 

The latest Market Update from the Houston Association of REALTORS® shows a 1.8% year-over-year increase in all single-family home sales. 

Michigan agents sue NAR, claim membership requirement to access MLS violates federal law

The lawsuit criticizes NAR’s new rules in the wake of its legal settlement.

Housing inventory reaches post-pandemic high as market continues to balance

The combination of rising inventory and price reductions in Houston and nationwide is creating a more buyer-friendly market.

Private equity firm picks up Seabrook 55-plus community 

Green Courte Partners purchased the 348-unit Chesapeake Bay development. 

Minority-owned small business lender Lendistry to offer home loans in Texas 

Lendistry Home Loans will offer conventional purchase and refinance loans, as well as loans for non-traditional borrowers. 

Houston REALTORS, Central and South American MLS, to share listings 

Subscribers to both platforms will be able to access one another’s listings. 

Century Communities acquires Anglia Homes

Prominent Houston-area builder Century Communities is expanding its local portfolio with the acquisition of Anglia Homes.

Pending home sales regain upward momentum in June 

The National Association of REALTORS® said its Pending Home Sales Index rose 4.8% month over month. 

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

The priciest new listing in the Lone Star State is a $15.95 million estate in University Park, listed by Allie Beth Allman of Allie Beth Allman & Associates.

Houston builders and developers honored at 2024 Golden Nugget Awards

Among the top Houston-area award winners was Highland Homes, which won Best Single-Family Detached Home for The Marcello at Fields Brookside in Frisco.

Meadow Park now open in Conroe

Located at the intersection of Hwy 105 and Willis Waukegan, Meadow Park is zoned to Conroe Independent School District.

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