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The National Association of REALTORS® has been named in a new lawsuit by Janelle Brevard, the organization’s former chief storyteller. NAR President Kenny Parcell is named multiple times in the complaint.
Houston was identified as the most cost-effective city in the country — with a relatively low inflation rate and the cheapest apartments, the Bayou City is one place where residents may have extra money to spare after their weekly expenses.
Houston came in at No. 1, followed by four other Texas cities: San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth and Dallas, respectively.
One organization working to combat LGBTQ+ youth housing insecurity in Houston is the Montrose Grace Place.
Price hikes are slowing down and inventory is up — generally — but less expensive homes are bucking larger market trends. According to Zillow, the price of bottom-tier homes increased 8% year over year, while bottom-tier inventory increased just 1%.
According to the NAHB, The New American Home® represents the latest in luxury real estate. It was unveiled at their recent tradeshow.
Guaranteed Rate is adding more support systems and training for loan officers to boost its reverse mortgage program.
This was the fourth week in a row of declines, leaving prospective buyers hopeful for sustained low rates throughout spring homebuying season.
“Latinos are more mortgage ready. Latinos have made strides in income and are more educated in the homebuying process,” said Nidia Fromenta Peguero of Century 21 North East in Danvers, Massachusetts. “They don’t want to rent anymore.”
Vice President of Association Affairs Jennifer Wauhob brings over a decade of experience to her new role with NAR.
One major business-friendly perk in Texas is the statewide 0% corporate income tax.
Four out of the top five safest cities in America are in Texas, according to a new report from SmartAsset.
Chicago real estate legend Marki Lemons Ryhal has been named the new host of the National Association of REALTORS®’ monthly podcast, “Drive with NAR.” The first episode debuts Feb. 6.
The Department of Justice must close its reopened antitrust investigation into the National Association of Realtors, a federal judge ruled this week.
The report also shows that one-way U-Haul arrivals actually increased in Texas from 2021 to 2022.
Potential buyers want real information about the communities they’re shopping in. And while agents may feel like experts, their answers must always comply with fair housing laws. To help, the National Association of REALTORS® released some advice.