Zillow found that Houston homes listed in late April could sell for $8,600 more than the typical U.S. home. Additionally, homes listed on any Thursday, when shoppers are planning for weekend showings, can sell for $1,100 more.

Greater Houston added 69,094 residents between July 2020 and July 2021, ranking third among the top 10 metro areas in the U.S. to see the most significant numeric growth during that period. 

Greater Houston saw the most significant increase in the U.S. for year-over-year home sales in February, according to the latest RE/MAX National Housing Report. Home sales were up nearly 21% from the same month in 2021. 

The Federal Reserve announced today that it would increase the federal funds rate by 0.25%, its first increase in more than three years, with more hikes projected for the remainder of the year.

The Woodlands has claimed the No. 1 spot on Niche’s 2022 Best Cities to Live In America list. The Houston suburb beat out 227 other cities to secure first place and an overall rating of A+.

Currently, median rents in Houston stand at $1,012 for a one-bedroom apartment and $1,204 for a two-bedroom. Houston’s median two-bedroom rent is below the national average of $1,294, an Apartment List report noted.

Real estate technology platform MoxiWorks recently announced the acquisition of ActivePipe, a lead nurturing platform for real estate professionals.

StorageCafe surveyed 11,000 Americans to determine what, exactly, makes a friendly community — and where those communities are.

The financial service provider IPX1031 has conducted a study to determine the overall best states in which to own a tiny home.

Black applicants were 84% more likely to be denied a mortgage than white applicants, the data showed, an increase from the 74% disparity in 2019.

The San Francisco Bay-area mortgage lender is licensed in 42 states.

Construction of a Miami mansion will coincide with the creation of its identical counterpart in the virtual world to form a first-of-its-kind “MetaReal” mansion, according to a press release.

Texas gained more residents than any other state between July 2020 and July 2021, according to recent U.S. Census Bureau data. 

Fears of an economic fallout are causing long-term U.S. mortgage rates to fall as the newest COVID-19 strain reignites worry among Americans. 

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HomeAdvisor recently analyzed real estate listings in 10 of the hottest housing markets in 2021 to determine the top five cities that saw the highest return on investment (ROI) from home renovations.