Amazon made the leap from tech company to construction and real estate, and now the company is rumored to be joining the insurance business, according to Inman. While no specific plans have been released for Amazon’s entrance into the

The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) will soon receive their first allocation of funds for voluntary home buyouts in order to decrease damage costs caused by Hurricane Harvey in 2017. FEMA will be sending $25.6 million out of

Just outside of Houston is the small town of Bellaire and its not-so-small price tag. 24/7 Wall St. broke down the wealthiest town in every state, and Bellaire topped the charts for Texas. Bellaire has a median household income

A recent survey by Northshore Fireplace asked 2,000 people to find out exactly what Americans would want in their ultimate dream home. Among those surveyed, the most important component of an American dream home was a view with peace

Children at Risk released their 2018 statewide rankings for 191 Texas elementary, middle and high schools. This is the 13th year the nonprofit organization has put out the list.  Children at Risk based their elementary and middle school rankings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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