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LGBTQ Realtor association outlines advocacy agenda for 2020

As it celebrates a decade of successes, NAGLREP turns its focus toward getting the Equality Act through Congress.

Pending home sales bounce back, though activity is down in the South

After a slowdown in October, contract signings were up 1.2 percent in November, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Robots expected to overtake humans in construction by 2025

As contractors face tighter schedules and a shrinking pool of qualified people, they are turning to autonomous workers to solve their problems.

The solution to the affordability crisis is right in our backyards, says a new report

Relaxed zoning could create millions of new homes in America’s single-family neighborhoods, says a new report from Zillow.

Is home construction finally making a rebound?

Single-family construction is currently at a post-recession high, indicating future growth ahead.

What you need to know about Airbnb in Houston

Short-term rentals have gotten a bad rap in some circles, though according to a recent study, they’re not the contributing cause for the increase in American housing costs. Here are some important factors for real estate professionals to be aware when entering this business niche.

Consumer confidence, investment and diversity: Houston’s strengths on display

ULI research finds that Houston’s rapid growth will continue to bring investors to the local real estate market, though the forecast for the city is far from certain.

Flip or flop? Profits are down, according to a new report

The days of a quick flip and big profit seems to be a thing of the past, according to a new report

8 design trends buyers will be looking for in 2020

As many are predicting the market to favor buyers more in the coming year, listing agents can help sellers prepare by ensuring their homes are in line with the latest looks.

Do your clients understand the real cost of homeownership? New polls suggest they don’t

Two new studies point to the fact that many buyers don’t have a complete picture of what it costs to buy and own a home.

Coldwell Banker’s Ryan Gorman on meeting the challenge of change

Coldwell Banker’s incoming CEO Ryan Gorman talks about what to expect in 2020, both from the market and the company.

3 trends that millennials will bring to the market in 2020

In its predictions for 2020, Zillow revealed a few ways in which Gen Y might impact housing in the near future.

Houston ranked among 50 most sustainable cities

Houston earns a spot in this new ranking thanks to its number of LEED-certified buildings and its progress towards cleaner air.

Record-breaking employment figures offer positive picture for 2020

It’s been decades since the unemployment rate was this low. Find out how that might affect real estate.

VA loans fueling a new generation of buyers in Houston

Gen X and millennial buyers account for nearly half of VA home purchase loans

Loan limit increase good news for Houston homebuyers

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan limits will be raised to more than half a million dollars.

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