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Johnson Development breaks ground on Fort Bend MPC

The parcel was purchased from The George Foundation last spring.

NAR keeps Clear Cooperation but adds delayed-marketing option 

The new policy allows sellers to put off marketing their properties for a period of time to be determined by their local MLSs. 

Land ho! A ‘boathouse’ on solid ground in Sarasota

This property is actually two properties: a landlocked “boathouse,” plus its own personal lighthouse.

Randall Davis holds grand opening for London House condo mid-rise

Only two residences are left for sale.

Houston home sales dip year over year in February 

Nationally, home sales were down 2.6% year over year and up 8.4% month over month, RE/MAX said. 

Homebuyers motivated nationwide

Indicators of homebuying demand and activity are on the rise nationwide, according to a new report from Redfin.

NAR: Existing-home sales rise in February; market ‘flashing encouraging signs’ 

The median existing-home price was also on the upswing last month, providing homeowners a bit of refuge as the stock market undergoes a correction, Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said in the monthly report. 

Why single-woman homebuyers seriously surpass male counterparts

Single women made up 20% of total homebuyers between 2023 and 2024. That’s compared to just an 8% share for single men.

Housing starts post surprisingly big jump in February 

The pace of new-home construction was higher than economists expected, even as homebuilders expressed concern about the impact of tariffs and supply-side challenges. 

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in February

The two most expensive homes sold in greater Houston last month are located in Piney Point Village.

NAR: Black homeownership still lags other racial groups despite highest annual increase

At the same time, Asian and Hispanic homeownership increased as well.

Real estate stocks hold firm during rough week on Wall Street

The week’s biggest real estate winner was Redfin, which saw its stock nearly double.

Is Compass acquiring HomeServices of America?

Compass is in “advanced talks” to acquire competitor HomeServices of America, per The Wall Street Journal. But the HomeServices of America CEO says it isn’t true.

Cypress Green offering ‘hometown heroes’ discount in March

Cypress Green, a master-planned community in Hockley, is offering a $10,000 discount to firefighters, EMTs, teachers, police officers and active-duty military personnel who purchase a home during the month of March.

Matthew Cenedella named CFO for NAR

Matthew Cenedella replaces John Pierpoint, who will retire at the end of the month after nearly 40 years with the association.

Texas REALTORS® report shows sales steadied in 2024 while home availability jumped

While Texas home sales remained steady year over year, buyers enjoyed more options in 2024, according to the Texas Real Estate Year in Review report from Texas REALTORS®.  The report showed that home sales inched up in 14 Texas

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