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Houston home prices jump in September, following nationwide trend

All 50 states saw a boost in prices last month. CoreLogic reports half of millennial homebuyers used retirement savings to help them purchase their first home.

Latest jobs report beats expectations

After the October jobs report showed unexpected labor market strength, experts believe the Fed will be unlikely to plan further rate cuts.

Amid rate cut, housing’s contribution to GDP remains strong

The Fed cuts interest rates while a Commerce Department report notes recent economic growth was driven in part by the real estate sector.

How low rates may be keeping the U.S. economy afloat

The latest Case-Shiller report shows growth.

New-home sales down in September; experts blame supply woes

Lack of inventory is stalling growth

Texas in top five states for millennial millionaires

Millennials have surpassed baby boomers as the largest group of homebuyers in the U.S., and some of them have bigger budgets than you’d think.

The South is driving the U.S. housing rebound

Builder confidence is up, but housing supply is still an issue

Employee or independent contractor?

A lawsuit against Cervera Real Estate – and a new bill passed in California – raise the question of classification

The price is right in Houston

Overall, home values made their largest monthly climb in five years, which means homeowners and appraisers are more likely to agree on market price.

Return of spot loans could reinvigorate condo market

October 15 is perhaps best known as the day tax extensions are due, but for condo buyers and their agents, it’s also the day that the new Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rules on FHA loans for

How to stay relevant in the age of iBuyers

Like it or not, iBuyers are here to stay, say industry experts. Here’s how to get a seat at the table.

Researchers call Houston ‘overvalued,’ but that could be good news for some

A new report shows home prices are up but not as much as they were a year ago, citing slower growth driving the millennial market.

Three ways real estate is getting smarter

DLA Piper’s Global Real Estate Summit examines ways in which technology is disrupting the market.

Home sales poised for a rebound

Pending home sales rebounded in August with a 1.6 percent climb on the National Association of Realtors’ Pending Home Sales Index. The increase puts the index at 107.3 for the month, a reversal of July’s decrease. Contract signings were

U.S. home prices grow for first time in 15 months

A 15-month run of decreasing year-over-year gains in U.S. home prices ended in July with 3.2 percent growth recorded in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index. In general, the top metropolitan areas tracked by Case-Shiller didn’t perform

Americans more optimistic about housing than the economy

A new survey of consumer sentiment finds a majority both buyers and sellers feel like now is a good time to jump into the market.

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