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NAACP and NAREB announce partnership to increase black homeownership

The two organizations joined together to provide members the resources and tools that will help more African Americans purchase homes.

The commute factor: Why it’s become the ultimate deal breaker for buyers

Here’s why commutes matter more, even though we’re commuting less than ever.

She wants a walk-in; he wants a man cave: How to help quarreling couples during the home buying or selling process

A new Zillow study shows that a majority of couples fight during the home buying or selling process. Here’s what to look out for.

Houston top city for dating, says new study

Single buyers have been on the rise in recent years, which is why the dating scene in Houston is an important one for agents to keep an eye on.

Bidding wars dipped in 2019, but could be back by spring

The percentage of Houston homes that sold above list price fell to 13.6 percent in 2019, but record low inventory is expected to reverse that trend.

New report calls Houston a ‘commuter town’

A new report by Redfin company Walk Score ranks large U.S. cities by walkability. See how Houston did.

NAR Policy Forum: Over a third of Americans cost burdened by lack of affordable housing

Speakers at the NAR Policy Forum on affordable housing highlight hurdles, solutions to affordable housing shortage.

Is the luxury market bouncing back? It depends on where you live

A new report shows that the luxury sector inched up 1.6 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter.

This time, it’s housing: Here’s where the democratic candidates stand

t’s go time for the remaining candidates in the Democratic primaries. Where do they stand on real estate issues? We took a look at some of their positions.

NAR seeks HUD approval on affordable housing policy proposals

NAR has asked HUD for its support on a package of policy proposals that seek to address the growing housing affordability crisis.

Millennial homeownership rates are rising . . . and in a cruel twist, so are prices

There’s no end in sight to the affordability issue, according to a recent report from CoreLogic.

NAHB honors the Howard Hughes Corporation and its master planned communities

Howard Hughes Corporation and its MPCs take home coveted awards at recent NAHB ceremony

What features should you highlight in your listing? A new study says look outside

It turns out back porches and decks are key must-haves for house hunters. Find out how buyer wants and needs break down by generation.

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.

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