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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.

Why Americans are determined to purchase, despite rising prices

More good news for the 2020 housing market: Year-over-year, Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index was up 8.2 points in December.

Home prices continue to trend upwards, especially in the South

The CoreLogic HPI Forecast indicates U.S. price index will reach 5.3 percent by November 2020.

Bringing value: Associations re-envision member needs in a changing industry

Amidst an environment increasingly defined by disruptors, realtor associations work to keep their members relevant and engaged

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.

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