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5 new residential developments rising in the Houston area

Marlowe. From Randall Davis Company and DC Partners, Marlowe is positioned to become a key part of the luxury real estate scene in downtown Houston. The development has 96 residences and eight penthouses and the building is around 70

How Houston homebuilders are handling the post-Harvey market

More than half a year after Hurricane Harvey swept through Houston, the costly storm’s impact is still felt throughout the region. Despite the destruction left behind by the hurricane, demand remained strong for homes in Houston through 2017. Residential

This Week in Houston Real Estate: A new public park is planned for Downtown Houston

Downtown Redevelopment Authority has announced a new public park opening Downtown in 2020. The park, set to begin construction in 2019 with an opening date set for the following summer, will take over lots on San Jacinto, Fannin, Bell

Listing descriptions can increase sales price by up to 29 percent

When looking for a new home, many buyers have specific amenities and features on their wishlists, ranging anywhere from state-of-the-art kitchen appliances to solar panels and other green features. These amenities aren’t just important for buyers — they can

Lack of new-home sales fuels amped-up spring competition

Buyers can expect the coming months to be the most competitive buying season in years, largely because not enough new homes were sold this winter to quell the demand, according to a new report from realtor.com. About 618,000 newly constructed

How different generations rely on agents during homebuying process

Of all the tools available to potential homebuyers, members of the millennial and baby boomer generations cite their real estate agent as their most-relied upon resource while searching for a new home, according to a recent survey by Owners.com.

MLS Grid officially launches new service to unify MLS feeds

MLS Grid, a platform that allows real estate brokers and their vendors access data from multiple listing services free of typical barriers, recently made its debut in Chicago with plans to expand nationwide. Now, more than 200,000 real estate

Late spring is prime time to sell home

The spring housing market is expected to be one of the most competitive in years, making it a seller’s market across the country. But that’s not the only reason why homeowners who have been considering selling should do so

Joe Mandola begins tenure as president of Trendmaker Homes

The premium regional homebuilder, Trendmaker Homes, has named Joe Mandola as president of the homebuilding brand. Mandola has a decades-long reputation in the building industry in Texas and has gained deep relationships with trade partners, community leaders and other

HUD marks the 50th anniversary of Fair Housing Act amid controversy

On April 11, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will mark the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. However, some of HUD’s recent actions have received a significant amount

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Real Estate in Brief: REAL Trends reveals nation’s largest brokerages, rents spike and more

REAL Trends, a real estate brokerage news source, recently released its 2017 REAL Trends 500, a ranking of the nation’s leading residential real estate brokerage firms. NRT LLC sits atop the list as the largest residential brokerage company in the country, with 346,942

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NAR 2019 budget proposal includes larger focus on political efforts

The National Association of Realtors has released its 2019 budget plan, which includes approximately $35 million in new programming. The plan — dubbed the S.M.A.R.T. Initiatives: Strategic Measures Advancing Realtors to Tomorrow — will increase dues for each of

Millennials spend nearly half their income on rent

It’s common for millennials to be thinking about buying a home or starting a family, but increasing rent prices are holding back many from making the leap into homeownership. An RentCafe analysis of data dating back to 1974 revealed that

This Week in Houston Real Estate: City Council’s new floodplain plans postponed

Houston City Council plan to change the city’s floodplain ordinance has been postponed after several members insisted on a delay on the final vote to consider amendments and let more members of the public weigh in. The changes will

US pending home sales rose in February

National pending home sales increased 3.1 percent from January to February, according to the Pending Home Sales Index from the National Association of Realtors. Despite this increase, the index is still down 4.1 percent from last year to 107.5, likely held

Better Homes and Gardens Gary Greene named top producer in Better Homes and Gardens real estate network

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene, a Texas based real estate firm, has been named the top-producing independent brokerage of 2017 for both closed units and sales volume across the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate network,

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