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

The latest U.S. home sales report from RE/MAX shows that buyers are snapping up homes in near record time. Across 54 metro areas included in the survey, listings lasted only 46 days on average before being placed under contract. Only

While the state of housing in the U.S. has generally improved over the last 30 years, the latest report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) of Harvard University highlights some areas of concern as well. Since the

There are various factors to consider when buying a home, and a new study suggests climate change is joining that list. A Bloomberg News report by ATTOM Data Solutions found that in the last decade, the average home price

Existing-home sales fell 0.4 percent in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.43 million, according to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors. Sales have fallen year-over-year for three months and is 3 percent lower than

Pulte Homes is making the leap into smart homes. In a Business Insider press release, PulteGroup announced every newly-built Pulte, Centex, Del Webb, DiVosta and John Wieland Homes will be equipped for smart technology use to fit a homeowner’s

It’s no secret a lack of inventory is making an impact on the housing market, but new reports show hope for a change. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban development released

Freddie Mac, the government-owned real estate finance firm, announced June 15 that it had partnered with an outplacement services provider to help rural homeowners who may be at risk of foreclosure due to a lapse in employment. It’s part

Some professions make more than others, and those incomes basically set the path for how someone lives their life. RENTCafé had an idea that maybe you income could be more profitable in some cities, and less than others. RENTCafé

The Counselors of Real Estate recently released its annual Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate list for 2018-2019, which includes both current and long-term opportunities and challenges. Interest rates and the economy, which may result in limited affordable housing, is

One Houston-area community ranked 20 in America for the best place to retire. According to the Houston Business Journal, SmartAsset recently released a study that named the best places to retire. As far as Texas cities go, Katy was

It’s time America steps up their sustainability measures around the country, and a new report shows which cities are leading the way. The Sustainable Development Solutions Network released its second annual report on U.S. city sustainability, which looked at