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As millennials begin to take over the homeowning population, Generation X buyers are making up a smaller portion of the housing market, accounting for just 30 percent of it. MetroStudy partnered with Zillow to discover and analyze trends in
Millennials have begun to monopolize the home-owning population, and as a result, new cities across the country are transforming into some of the hottest luxury markets for the first time. The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing just released their
A new political action committee is coming to the Houston area from agent and Houston Planning Commission member Bill Baldwin. According to the Houston Chronicle, Your Houston will work with local advocacy groups to help improve schools, neighborhoods and
As millennials begin to enter the housing market, they are becoming the driving force, with millennial buyers making up 42 percent of the it. MetroStudy partnered with Zillow to discover and analyze trends in the housing market among the
The most popular home renovation projects, like kitchen and bathroom remodels, are the ones that contribute the most to a home’s increased resale value. In fact, two-thirds of renovating homeowners are focused on increasing home resale value, according to
The average home sale in 2017 generated roughly a $39,000 profit for the sellers, based on recent sales price data as well as historical home prices from Zillow. But after accounting for inflation over the typical time between sales
For the fifth straight month, pending home sales have fallen, down 2.2 percent from last year, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Pending home sales in May decreased 0.5 percent to 105.9 from 106.4 last month. The reason
The rising sea level is becoming an increasingly dangerous reality for residents of many coastal cities, especially for those who reside in coastal Texas towns. In the next 30 years, slightly more than 10,000 Texas homes will be
The majority of Americans are still feeling good about the housing market, according to the National Association of Realtors’ Housing Opportunities and Market Experience survey for the second quarter of 2018. The HOME survey found that 68 percent of surveyed
The May 2018 ShowingTime Showing Index report was recently released, which analyzed the traffic per residential property for sale by agents and brokers. A higher number means that an average home saw more visits from potential buyers this month.
Choosing paint colors is perfect way to reflect your style onto your home. But, when it comes time to sell, the colors you chose may not appeal to potential buyers. Zillow is here to help with their 2018 Paint
Contrary to previous housing trends, urban neighborhoods have seen an increasingly fast growth rate, comparing closely with the rate at which suburban areas are growing, according to a study by Urban Land Institute. The report analyzes different types of
In a recent ranking of the 10 highest-growth real estate markets of 2018, Houston has ranked No. 6 in the country. Roofstock analyzed employment growth and expansion of the prime renter cohort — primarily millennials age 20 to 34
It’s HGTV enthusiasts’ favorite time of the year, when they’re able to get a taste of the luxury life by casting their vote for their favorite exotic homes. HGTV and Luxury Portfolio International have teamed up in search of
Bridgeland, The Howard Hughes Corporation, broke ground on a new multifamily community on June 15. Employees from HHC, the company’s developments and the project’s general construction were in attendance. HHC described Bridgeland as a leader in innovation and environmental sustainability
The benefits from Zillow’s Promoted Communities advertising program got a little bit sweeter last week. Zillow Group’s new Group Advantage Program allows customers of the Promoted Communities and Promoted Homes platforms to improve their listing content through an array