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Judge dismisses Texas antitrust case, upholds three-way membership policy

A U.S. District Court judge in Texas dismissed an antitrust case that alleged the National Association of REALTORS’® policy of mandatory involvement in local, state and national Realtor associations violates federal antitrust laws.

Nan and Company Properties named exclusive brokerage for The Beverly

Nan and Company Properties will serve as the exclusive sales and marketing partner of The Beverly, a luxury condominium development in Houston’s Tanglewood neighborhood.

NAR: Existing-home sales price hits all time high in June

At the same time, the pace of existing-home sales declined from May’s level. 

John Hancock’s home for sale in Boston

The 3-story building currently serves as a law office, but it’s also a stop on Boston’s Freedom Trail.

RE/MAX: Houston home sales climb year over year in June

Nationally, home sales rose 5.7% year over year and 1.3% month over month, RE/MAX said. 

Housing starts climb 4.6% in June despite softening single-family sector

New single-family home construction declined as builders continue to grapple with macroeconomic headwinds. 

Realtors Relief Foundation raises $500K for Texas flood aid

“Following the tragic floods in Texas, we at the National Association of REALTORS® and the Realtors Relief Foundation are heartbroken at the lives lost and the communities devastated,” said RRF President Greg Hrabcak.

Texas is one of the top states for international home purchases

Texas transactions made up 10% of all international home purchases this past year, according to a report from the National Association of REALTORS®.

MBA: Tariff worries starting to show up in mortgage app numbers

Purchase applications slowed to their lowest level since May as economic worries dampened activity, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. 

What’s new on Zillow? 5 features that enhance the home search experience

Zillow has rolled out five new features this summer to make searching for homes easier and more efficient.

West University Place and Bellaire land on America’s 50 Wealthiest Suburbs list

West University Place and Bellaire ranked among the nation’s top suburbs based on median household income, home values and other economic indicators.

NAR’s new Market Statistics Dashboard provides local housing data to members

The National Association of REALTORS® debuted its Market Statistics Dashboard for members, which provides local housing data intended to help clients buy and sell homes.  

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in June

All homes were sold during the month of June. Note that listing prices may differ from actual sales prices.

Fannie and Freddie now accept VantageScore 4.0 for mortgage underwriting

The FICO alternative is expected to greatly expand the number of eligible borrowers by allowing rent and utility payments to count toward a credit score. 

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MBA: Mortgage applications pop as rates fall to three-month low

Purchase applications hit their highest level since February 2023. 

W Land Development secures financing for new Houston-area MPC Preservation Creek

The first phase of development includes over 700 homesites across 367 acres.

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