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October’s pending home sales rebounded slightly after a three-month decline, according to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors. The Pending Home Sales Index rose 3.5 percent from 105.6 in September to 109.3 in October. This is
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With 2018 right around the corner, Freddie Mac released its report card for 2017, that while the economy is marked by robust job growth and low inflation, the housing market has had some hiccups this summer and fall, largely due
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is providing more than $5 billion to Texas to be used in Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts. HUD is giving $5.024 billion to help hard-hit areas of Texas through its Community Development
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Despite Houston being one of the hardest hit areas by Hurricane Harvey back in August, it wasn’t the only area in Southeast Texas severely affected by the storm. In an effort to highlight little-known regions ravaged by the disaster,
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In 2016, the construction industry made its highest contribution to the U.S. economy in seven years. A recent report from the American Builders and Contractors (ABC) shows that investment in construction is up nationwide. The report showed that in
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Just months after median U.S. home values reached their highest point in history, home values have continued to rise. Zillow recently released its October 2017 Market Housing report showing that the median U.S. home value stands at $203,400, a $12,500,
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Houston maintained its second-place position behind Dallas-Fort Worth in annual new home starts as the third quarter comes to a close. According to Metrostudy’s third quarter study, Houston reached 27,713 starts, which is a 6.4 percent increase compared to
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The National Association of Realtors released a statement on Tuesday highlighting concerns with a recent announcement from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that shared their plan to reverse net neutrality regulations which ensure equal access to the internet. With
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Home sales don’t seem to be slowing down as October recorded the fastest pace of sales since June, according to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Total home sales grew to a seasonally adjusted rate
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After months of urging from the National Association of Realtors, the House of Representatives finally voted to approve the 21st Century Flood Reform Act, which reauthorizes and reforms the National Flood Insurance Program. Originally set to expire in September of
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As 2018 approaches, experts at Zillow predict the migration of urban-based millennials to the suburbs, where first-time home buyers will benefit from an expected increase in the new construction of entry-level homes. Millennials who have typically favored urban living
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With home prices on the rise, average monthly mortgage payments have seen even larger increases over last year. According to a CoreLogic study, the typical mortgage payment for homeowners has risen 10 percentage points in 2017, with a projected
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No matter who you are or what you believe in, your own seemingly-insignificant preferences shed some light on the type of home you prefer. Whether you’re a single woman with a dog or a dad who is glued to
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We’ve seen it happen before. First we were introduced to Airbnb, an online marketplace that allows its users to book housing accommodations from a phone, tablet or computer. One year later, Uber burst onto the scene, and pedestrians everywhere
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A number of homes and businesses in West Houston are considering suing the government due to the damage done during Hurricane Harvey. The Army Corps of Engineers intentionally flooded West Houston’s Energy Corridor in order to avoid major reservoir
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While there might be horror stories of homebuyers and sellers having to deal with difficult or unresponsive agents, Texas residents seem to have the exact opposite experience. According to the 2017 Texas Realtor Satisfaction Index from the Texas Association