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US home sellers earned an average of $39,000 in 2017

The average home sale in 2017 generated roughly a $39,000 profit for the sellers, based on recent sales price data as well as historical home prices from Zillow. But after accounting for inflation over the typical time between sales

Pending home sales continue to fall in May

For the fifth straight month, pending home sales have fallen, down 2.2 percent from last year, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Pending home sales in May decreased 0.5 percent to 105.9 from 106.4 last month. The reason

18,000 Texans at risk of chronic flooding

The rising sea level is becoming an increasingly dangerous reality for residents of many coastal cities, especially for those who reside in coastal Texas towns.   In the next 30 years, slightly more than 10,000 Texas homes will be

Housing and economic outlook shows optimism in housing market

The majority of Americans are still feeling good about the housing market, according to the National Association of Realtors’ Housing Opportunities and Market Experience survey for the second quarter of 2018. The HOME survey found that 68 percent of surveyed

Real Estate in Brief: ShowingTime reports slowdown in showings, eXp Realty expands and more

The May 2018 ShowingTime Showing Index report was recently released, which analyzed the traffic per residential property for sale by agents and brokers. A higher number means that an average home saw more visits from potential buyers this month.

See which paint colors can help boost sales prices

Choosing paint colors is perfect way to reflect your style onto your home. But, when it comes time to sell, the colors you chose may not appeal to potential buyers. Zillow is here to help with their 2018 Paint

Urban growth rate catching up to the suburbs

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

Houston ranked No. 6 highest-growth real estate market

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

HGTV highlights the top luxury homes around the world

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

This Week in Houston Real Estate: Bridgeland groundbreaking, open houses and more

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

Zillow incentivizes builders through Group Advantage Program

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

RE/MAX: Days on market sets near record low

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

Key takeaways from Harvard’s latest housing report

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

How climate change is affecting the housing market

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-homes sales fall slightly as home prices hit an all-time high

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

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Pulte Homes now come with smart home technology

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

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