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Compass to acquire Anywhere Real Estate for $1.6B

The stock-swap deal will bring Anywhere’s brands, including Better Homes and Gardens, CENTURY 21, Coldwell Banker and Sotheby’s International, under the Compass umbrella. 

NAR survey finds Realtors willing to pay for technology tools

The annual survey finds most Realtors pay at least $50 a month for work technology, despite a majority feeling satisfied with the tech provided by their brokerages.

RE/MAX: Houston home sales jump year over year in August

The decline in sales came as a 17-month run of year-over-year increases in new listings came to a close.

Rate launches mortgage industry’s first mobile app in Spanish

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

Nan and Company partners with Goosehead for in-house Altivo Insurance venture

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.

Fed cuts rates by quarter point, nods to further reductions

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

A house only accessible by boat

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.

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Mortgage applications jump almost 30% ahead of anticipated Fed rate cut

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

August single-family construction falls to slowest pace since July 2024

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

Realtor.com: Mid-October is best time to buy a home in 2025

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

Builder outlook hits 6-month high on rate-cut expectations

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. 

The Havyn amenity center under construction at Woodhavyn

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

HAR.com expands to include commercial real estate

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

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in August

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.

Johnson Development to add 20-acre Ricestead amenity complex at Grange

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.

Zillow launches AI‑powered virtual staging for Showcase listings

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

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