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Tech-tonic: Two new online tools to help real estate pros stay on the right side of the law

A new guide released by Rentec Direct helps landlords avoid disputes while another guide released by the NAHB helps builders stay in compliance

Texas bucks national trend with net migration increase

The Census Bureau projects we’ll see the lowest level of net immigration of foreign-born individuals into the U.S. since the start of the decade. Find out how Texas is different.

NAR chief gives positive outlook amid December dip

Mortgage rates projected to hold at under 4 percent for the remainder of the year, according to new report.

Case-Shiller report indicates solid footing for 2020

According to the latest index, national home prices are 15 percent above their pre-financial crisis peak.

Best year for new-home sales since before the recession, says NAHB

Low interest rates and low unemployment continue to boost the market into 2020.

Houston rental prices fall in response to an increase in home sales

Rental prices are down in Houston, a possible product of the flourishing home market.

Texas 4th best state for driving

WalletHub’s study outlines the best and worst states in America for driving. See how it compares to their previous study on the best and worst cities for driving.

All the single ladies . . . are outpacing men in homeownership

A new study by Lending Tree shows that single women own almost 10 percent of homes in Houston.

How to sound smarter next time you’re asked about recession risk

A Federal Reserve economist breaks down some of the more common misconceptions about the chance of recession in 2020 and offers thoughts on how real estate pros can be better consumers of economic data.

Single-family rents across the U.S. up slightly, as homeownership rates increase

Low-end rentals are propping up national rent growth, according to CoreLogic.

U.S. homebuilding surges to 13-year high

Coming off of the government’s numbers for December, economists predict the home building industry is on track for recovery in 2020.

Out of the pocket and into the MLS: Lifting the veil of secrecy

NAR’s new rule on pocket listings has touched a nerve: Here’s what Houston industry experts have to say.

Working with investors? Here’s the number crunch in Houston

A new report estimates the potential profits and costs of being a landlord in cities across U.S.

Freddie Mac projects healthy outlook for the multifamily market in 2020

Rent growth to continue as new supply is absorbed.

Positive jobs report tempered by two concerns

Jobs are up, unemployment is steady, but wages barely budged and construction job growth was weak.

How’s the market? Depends on who — and where — you ask

Is it a good time to buy? Good time to sell? What’s happening with the economy? The answers to these questions change in relation to how much money you earn, where you live and how old you are.

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