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Mortgage giants want to help ‘gig economy’ workers qualify for home loans

Millennials are finally aging into homebuying, which is one of the reasons why the housing industry is seeing strong sales growth throughout the country. But millennials are also more prone to be members of the “gig economy,” and that

Houston’s 11 most accessible neighborhoods

Excessive traffic seems to be the worst problem for residents in Houston, and with an expected population growth of 12 percent by 2020, the problem is bound to get worse. In order to help homebuyers avoid the constant traffic

Real Estate in Brief: Zillow begins Premier Agent program changes, enhanced reverse mortgages available and more

Zillow has just begun the changes to its Premier Agent program after announcing them back in April. Zillow will now have its own representatives screening incoming calls regarding leads. Previously, the process of purchasing leads had its downfalls, including

The top neighborhood vibes homebuyers are looking for

Contrary to previous homebuying beliefs, choosing where to live is more than simply choosing the perfect location. According to a recent Ally Homes survey, 88 percent of Americans said that the vibe of a neighborhood is a very important

How partnering with builders made Ben Caballero of HomesUSA.com a Guinness World Record holder

Ben Caballero started off in real estate creating an apartment rental service, before moving toward the home building industry and pioneering a guaranteed sale program with builders. Working with builders is how he realized there was not an easy way for

Cover story: The Fair Housing Act at 50

Before the federal Fair Housing Act could be signed into law on April 11, 1968, political compromises to ensure its passage in the Senate significantly reduced the impact of the legislation. The change eliminated the government’s ability to bring

What might be threatening the Fair Housing Act?

When the Fair Housing Act was passed on April 11, 1968, the goal was to both eliminate housing discrimination as well as encourage residential integration. While some progress has been made over the past 50 years, there is still

Survey: Agents share their experiences with housing discrimination

Read more from our Fair Housing Issue Cover story: The Fair Housing Act at 50 Analysis of mortgage denials reveals racial ‘continued disparities’ What might be threatening the Fair Housing Act? 5 tips for Realtors working with senior homeowners

This Week in Houston Real Estate: Texas is one of the best state for jobs, bullet train news update and more

As recent college graduates begin to enter the job market, many will be heading to new locations in order to get the best opportunities. WalletHub recently ranked the best states for employment opportunities based on a number of factors

Pending home sales lose steam in April

Pending home sales dropped in April, despite two prior months of increases. According to the National Association of Realtors, pending homes sales decreased by 1.3 percent in April. Pending home sales dropped from 107.8 in March to 106.4 in

Active-service homeowners buy sooner than non-military buyers

A recent study by the National Association of Realtors found that there are significant differences between active-service and veteran home buyers and sellers compared to those who have never served. Active-service military members are the youngest group by far

Land prices in Texas are on the rise

Texas has seen substantial economic growth as well as an influx of new residents, according to research by Texas A&M Real Estate Center. As a result, the price of land is growing while the supply continues to shrink. Land

The outdoor remodeling projects that produce the highest resale value

An outdoor remodeling project is one way homeowners can increase the value of their property, but the return on those projects can vary, according to the National Association of Realtors and National Association of Landscape Professionals’ 2018 Remodeling Report:

Underwater mortgage rate falls below 10 percent

For the first time since the housing market fell, the share of homeowners who are underwater on their mortgage fell below 10 percent, according to Zillow 2017 Q4 Negative Equity Report. Just 9.1 percent of homeowners owe more than

U-Haul names Houston U.S. top destination city

Despite recent reports of a population slowdown in Houston, Houston topped U-Haul’s U.S. Destination City list for the ninth year in a row. The list is drafted from U-Haul’s migration trends report. The rankings are based on the amount of one-way arrivals

Real Estate in Brief: Zillow’s first home purchase, political shifts and more

Zillow Group purchased its first home as a part of the Instant Offers program expansion. The purchase marks Zillow’s transition from its role as a real estate media company to a company that partakes in the direct buying and

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