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The Havyn amenity center under construction at Woodhavyn

Designed by KGA Deforest and Project Luong, plans include a pool, event lawn, splash pad, playground, pavilion and lakes.

HAR.com expands to include commercial real estate

“Adding commercial listings to HAR.com brings even more value to consumers and agents,” HAR.com Chairman Marrio Arriaga said in a press release.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in August

Nancy Almodovar, founder and CEO of Nan and Company Properties, worked as both the listing and buying agent for August’s most expensive greater Houston home sale.

Johnson Development to add 20-acre Ricestead amenity complex at Grange

Plans include a central gathering place for concerts, farmers markets, seasonal events and more, plus a clubhouse, playground, fitness center, coworking area, conference room, two pools and six pickleball courts.

Zillow launches AI‑powered virtual staging for Showcase listings

The feature aims to help buyers more easily visualize homes and give agents a stronger marketing tool. 

Home price appreciation increases 2.4% in August as Midwest leads growth

So far in 2025, home prices have grown at about half the pace of 2024.

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MBA: Mortgage applications hit highest level since 2022

The surge comes as the rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to its lowest level since October 2024. 

Cotality notes further movement toward buyer’s market in latest Home Price Insights report

The rate of home-price appreciation slowed to just over half the rate of inflation in July, Cotality noted. 

MBA: 30-year mortgage rate falls to lowest level since April

Despite the decrease in borrowing costs, the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Market Composite Index showed a decrease in mortgage applications in the week ended Aug. 29. 

Land Tejas announces passing of Houston developer Al Brende

Under his leadership, Land Tejas has developed over 15,000 acres of land, becoming one of the largest master-planned community developers in the Houston area.

M/I Homes closes on Montgomery County land for Berryknoll community

The 200-acre community includes 250 homesites, the largest of which are one acre. M/I will serve as the exclusive homebuilder.

Southern and Western markets lead as new-home affordability grows

Despite a slowdown in single-family construction activity, newly built homes are becoming increasingly accessible to American buyers, in terms of both availability and affordability. According to data from the New-Construction Insights report released by Realtor.com, in the second quarter

Pending-home sales soften in July on economic anxiety

Signed contracts declined despite lower interest rates and improved affordability and inventory, the National Association of REALTORS® said.   

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

Dallas agent Michelle Wood of Compass RE Texas is responsible for listing two of the 10 most expensive new listings in the Lone Star State.

Former Masonic lodge for sale in New York

This former Masonic lodge in Little Falls, New York, was once a meeting place for a local chapter of the Freemasons.

Houston is building more new apartments than almost any other metro

Most of the Bayou City’s new apartments — over 7,700 — are located in Houston proper, followed by Cypress at 1,343 units and Spring at 1,109.

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