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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.

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.

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