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How teams impact real estate brokerages

About 80 percent of real estate executives agree that teams have facilitated growth in their brokerage’s business over the last five years, according to a new research from an Imprev Thought Leader Study. Teams are becoming increasingly popular and encouraged

Hyperloop bypasses Houston stop

During construction of the high-speed transportation system Hyperloop, Texans were surprised to discover that there will not be a stop in Houston, according to the Houston Chronicle. It seems like Houston drew the short end of the stick as

US housing data shows signs of market shift

A combination of findings detailed in recent housing market reports in major metropolitan markets, as well as nationally, has some analysts predicting more favorable conditions for buyers in the coming months. Jeff Lazerson, president of MortgageGrader.com and author of

Redfin looks to raise $239 million through stock, debt offerings

Redfin announced this week that it will be looking to raise up to $239 million through a combination of stock and debt offerings. According to a filing made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Redfin said that it

Luxury home market sees significant gains due to upward economic trends

With high-paying job growth and upward stock market trends, the luxury home market has seen significant changes in the first half of 2018, according to realtor.com. Despite luxury home prices rising 4.6 percent for $1 million plus homes, sales

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Top housing trade groups urge Congress to reform flood insurance

This week, more than 20 top housing trade groups urged Congress to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) which is set to expire on July 31, according to a story from HousingWire. Along with reauthorization, the act is

Real Estate in Brief: How long it takes to build a home, refinancing requests at lowest rate in 17 years and more

The average time it takes to complete a single-family home is about seven and a half months, the same amount of time it took in the previous year, according to the 2017 Survey of Construction from the Census Bureau.

Jobs report sends positive homebuying signals

Lately, it seems like each monthly report on the U.S. jobs market represents another milestone for the economy. In recent months, the Census Bureau has found the overall employment rate to be at its lowest point since 2000. In

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NAR records lowest-ever rate of FSBO sales in 2017

For-sale-by-owner (FSBO) listings tracked by the National Association of Realtors comprised only 8 percent of all home sales in 2017, the lowest rate since NAR began tracking the figure in 1981. FSBO sales as a percentage of all residential

US household energy use falling as homes become more energy efficient

U.S. household energy use fell by more than 10 percent between 2009 and 2015, despite a 4 percent increase in the number of households over the same period, according to analysis of data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration

Houston facing high mortgage delinquency rates post-Harvey

A new report from CoreLogic on mortgage delinquency rates nationwide found that although the U.S. overall recorded the lowest rate of outstanding mortgages with overdue payments since 2007, a select few states and metros like Houston and Miami saw

Houston waterfront homes keep their edge against national trends

Oceanfront homes, lakeside properties and even residences along the river tend to attract higher-than-average prices. However, according to a new report from Zillow’s research team, that premium on waterfront real estate has declined in recent years. Based on its

This Week in Houston Real Estate: Million dollar homes, Texas rankings and more

For the first time since 2012, Texas ranked No.1 on CNBC’s 2018 Top States for Business in America. Previous to the 2018 list, Texas was No. 1 three times since the list began in 2006, making Texas the first

More young adults choosing to live with roommates, parents

For young adults, owning a home can be a daunting and expensive task. As a result, it is common for most young adults to take place in house sharing, which is an easy way to save money. It’s so common

11 Houston communities make the list for top-selling master-planned communities

When it comes to master-planned communities in Texas, Houston is the place to be. RCLCO released its 2018 mid-year list for the top-selling master-planned communities around the country and of the top ten best selling communities in Texas, and the

A new market trend: making your vacation home your permanent home

Vacation homes often provide families with the best of both worlds: live where they work and have the option to visit their dream destination whenever they please. Many families are finding a way to do both. Turning a vacation

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