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Pocket listing rule approved by NAR

While the association has moved to institute new rules around what to do about off-MLS listings, there are some who say it restricts trade and others who feel it doesn’t go far enough to force brokers to share listing data.

Buyers increasingly depend on family while sellers rely on agents

NAR report: Selling without the assistance of an agent at a near all-time low

Affordability tug of war between prices and interest rates

For now, low borrowing costs are keeping pace with rising prices. But how long can this last?

Harvard University report: Vibrant housing market ahead, provided construction ramps up

The State of the Nation’s Housing report stresses the need for more inventory

Cost burden lifting for Harris County homeowners

Census data shows that while many people in the Houston area are rent burdened, the percentage owners pay for housing is actually decreasing.

Houston home prices jump in September, following nationwide trend

All 50 states saw a boost in prices last month. CoreLogic reports half of millennial homebuyers used retirement savings to help them purchase their first home.

Latest jobs report beats expectations

After the October jobs report showed unexpected labor market strength, experts believe the Fed will be unlikely to plan further rate cuts.

Amid rate cut, housing’s contribution to GDP remains strong

The Fed cuts interest rates while a Commerce Department report notes recent economic growth was driven in part by the real estate sector.

How low rates may be keeping the U.S. economy afloat

The latest Case-Shiller report shows growth.

New-home sales down in September; experts blame supply woes

Lack of inventory is stalling growth

Texas in top five states for millennial millionaires

Millennials have surpassed baby boomers as the largest group of homebuyers in the U.S., and some of them have bigger budgets than you’d think.

The South is driving the U.S. housing rebound

Builder confidence is up, but housing supply is still an issue

Employee or independent contractor?

A lawsuit against Cervera Real Estate – and a new bill passed in California – raise the question of classification

The price is right in Houston

Overall, home values made their largest monthly climb in five years, which means homeowners and appraisers are more likely to agree on market price.

Return of spot loans could reinvigorate condo market

October 15 is perhaps best known as the day tax extensions are due, but for condo buyers and their agents, it’s also the day that the new Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rules on FHA loans for

How to stay relevant in the age of iBuyers

Like it or not, iBuyers are here to stay, say industry experts. Here’s how to get a seat at the table.

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