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Coldwell Banker’s Ryan Gorman on meeting the challenge of change

Coldwell Banker’s incoming CEO Ryan Gorman talks about what to expect in 2020, both from the market and the company.

3 trends that millennials will bring to the market in 2020

In its predictions for 2020, Zillow revealed a few ways in which Gen Y might impact housing in the near future.

Houston ranked among 50 most sustainable cities

Houston earns a spot in this new ranking thanks to its number of LEED-certified buildings and its progress towards cleaner air.

Record-breaking employment figures offer positive picture for 2020

It’s been decades since the unemployment rate was this low. Find out how that might affect real estate.

VA loans fueling a new generation of buyers in Houston

Gen X and millennial buyers account for nearly half of VA home purchase loans

Here’s what Houston consumers think of iBuyers

HAR’s new survey shows the majority of consumers are not impressed with the iBuyer model

Realtor.com predicts Houston home sales will increase slightly in 2020

It seems 2020 will be a challenge for buyers – “not because of what they can afford but rather what they can find,” according to Realtor.com.

Is Houston safe? It’s complicated

A new study purports to reveal the safest cities in America

Houston home prices overvalued, according to CoreLogic

Also included in the report is the finding that millennials are generally unconcerned about qualifying for a home loan.

Predictions: What’s ahead for Houston in 2020

We asked industry experts for their predictions on the market ahead and here’s what they said.

My Style: Morad Fiki, Luxury Home Expert, Keller Williams Platinum

“Be Bold. Be Innovative. Be noticed.”

Building a better community, one house at a time

For Keller Williams broker Melissa Hunzeker, working on Habitat for Humanity homes has been a labor of love.

Loan limit increase good news for Houston homebuyers

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan limits will be raised to more than half a million dollars.

The boomers are coming: Here’s what’s on their home buying list

Some builders are saying “OK, boomer: What do you want in a house?” Here are some of the top amenities this demographic may be searching for.

Case-Shiller reports home prices up nationwide in September

The rebound could mean an accelerating market nationwide.

Houston’s millennials slightly more optimistic about homeownership

A generation marked by economic instability and student loan debt is giving up on homeownership, according to a new survey. But the view is a bit brighter when looking at the local numbers.