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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.

The boomers are coming: Here’s what’s on their home buying list

Some builders are saying “OK, boomer: What do you want in a house?” Here are some of the top amenities this demographic may be searching for.

Case-Shiller reports home prices up nationwide in September

The rebound could mean an accelerating market nationwide.

Houston’s millennials slightly more optimistic about homeownership

A generation marked by economic instability and student loan debt is giving up on homeownership, according to a new survey. But the view is a bit brighter when looking at the local numbers.

Rent is on the rise — find out why

The latest analysis from CoreLogic shows that Houston renters are paying an average of 2 percent more in rent this year over last.

40 Texas billionaires make the Forbes 400 list

In Houston, 11 billionaires made the list

Housing starts up in the South – the sole region to show gains

Two percent jump in housing starts nationwide could mean lower chance of recession

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