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Survey shows homebuyers want more technology use from agents

A new owners.com survey found that homebuyers are looking for their real estate agents to use more tech-based tools. The survey sampled over 1,000 homeowners, which they define as “those who purchased a home within the last four years”

This Week in Houston Real Estate: The Woodlands mansion back on the market, Houston tops for summer destinations and more

The infamous mansion in The Woodlands with its three-story closet is back on the market for $7 million. The mansion was originally listed back in 2014 for $12 million, then went up for auction with a starting bid of

Homeowners expected to spend tax returns on larger homes

With the latest tax plan that is expected to give Americans a larger tax return, many plan to spend their tax cuts on larger houses and home renovations in 2018, according to a new report from Zillow. Zillow estimates

NAR: Home sales expected to increase in 2018 despite housing shortage

Home sales across America are expected to continue rising throughout 2018 thanks to the nation’s stronger economy. The National Association of Realtors’ Chief Economist Lawrence Yun predicted the increase in sales during his 2018 mid year forecast. According to

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Pearland is one of the most prosperous cities in the country

Although it may not be the first city people think of, Pearland has been one of the most prosperous cities in the country, according to a new report from RentCafé. The website looked at data in cities with populations

Homebuyers with lower credit scores pay nearly $21,000 more in mortgage costs 

Determining how much they could spend on a home was the most frequently named financing concern among a third of all U.S. buyers during the home buying process. A major factor in what a homebuyer can afford is their

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Builders begin to refocus on entry-level homes

Low inventory is impacting home sales across the country and one of the categories that have been hardest hit are entry-level homes. However, according to the latest survey from Builder Online, builders are starting to hone in on starter

Real Estate in Brief: Expected home appraisals at best level in years, teachers in need of affordable housing and more 

In the past year, appraisals are more likely to be in line with, or even higher than, owners estimate. Appraised values were just 0.33 percent lower than what homeowners expected, according to National Quicken Loans Home Price Perception Index.

Single women buying twice as many homes as single men, study says

While the overwhelming majority of homebuyers are married couples, it is women who make up the larger share of sales among single people, according to the National Association of Realtors. Single women are the second-most common homebuyer, accounting for

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Luxury homes prices up nearly 8 percent in the first quarter

Luxury home prices rise nearly 8 percent to average sales price of $1.8 million in the first quarter of 2018, according to a new report from Redfin. An analysis of over 1,000 cities by Redfin indicates prices of the top five

Home price increase in 2018 as inventory lags

Home prices are creeping up across the country as inventory continues to hover near all-time lows, according to the National Association of Realtors first quarter report. Total existing home sales declined slightly in the first quarter of 2018 versus

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See which Houston-area schools made the top of U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings

Nearly 70 high schools in the Houston area made U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 national rankings. Carnegie Vanguard was the highest ranking Houston high school coming in at No. 15 nationwide and No. 4 in Texas. It also came

This Week in Houston Real Estate: New waterfront development in Kingwood, affordable housing community sells out and more

Renderings of the new waterfront development in Kingwood have been published on Swamplot. The 300-acre project will link the two adjacent and existing lakes next to the San Jacinto River and the Clubs of Kingwood golf course. Plans for

Amazon and Lennar partner to create Alexa-controlled smart homes

Amazon and Lennar announced its new partnership to provide Alexa-enabled smart homes in certain markets across the country. Homebuyers can get homes that come with features that can be controlled with Alexa including Wi-Fi, smart locks, doorbells, thermostats and

Coldwell Banker United, Realtors acquires Mariner Realty

Coldwell Banker United, Realtors has acquired the assets of Welsh and Goebel Company, which is currently doing business as Mariner Realty. Former broker-owner Wendy Welsh Goebel will join Coldwell Banker United, Realtors in a sales capacity and the former

Growing homeownership rate helps in increasing household wealth among Hispanics

Household wealth is increasing among America’s Hispanic population, according to The Hispanic Wealth Project’s 2018 Annual Report. The Hispanic Wealth Project has been working to achieve their goal set in 2014 of tripling Hispanic household wealth by 2024. One

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