Rate has launched the first fully integrated Spanish-language mobile app from a U.S. mortgage lender. 

Altivo Insurance will provide options from Goosehead’s portfolio of insurance providers, offering more choices than typically available to Houston buyers, Nan and Company said.

The move was widely anticipated and is expected to be followed by additional cuts this year. 

The home is listed by Jake Scheloske and Tim Pagano of Agresti Real Estate for $359,000 — and since it’s not technically on land, there’s no real estate taxes.

The jump in mortgage activity was driven in large part by refinancings, which surged 58% in the week ended Sept. 12. 

At the same time, completions of new single-family homes were on the rise last month, according to federal statistics. 

Looking for the best time to buy in 2025? It’s the week of Oct. 12–18, says Realtor.com. 

The National Association of Home Builders said its monthly builder-confidence survey indicated rising optimism that lower interest rates could spur new-home buying activity. 

Designed by KGA Deforest and Project Luong, plans include a pool, event lawn, splash pad, playground, pavilion and lakes.

“Adding commercial listings to HAR.com brings even more value to consumers and agents,” HAR.com Chairman Marrio Arriaga said in a press release.

Nancy Almodovar, founder and CEO of Nan and Company Properties, worked as both the listing and buying agent for August’s most expensive greater Houston home sale.

Plans include a central gathering place for concerts, farmers markets, seasonal events and more, plus a clubhouse, playground, fitness center, coworking area, conference room, two pools and six pickleball courts.

The feature aims to help buyers more easily visualize homes and give agents a stronger marketing tool. 

So far in 2025, home prices have grown at about half the pace of 2024.

The surge comes as the rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to its lowest level since October 2024. 

The rate of home-price appreciation slowed to just over half the rate of inflation in July, Cotality noted.