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NAR: Existing-home sales gain ground in May 

The median-sales price for an existing home rose 1.3% year over year to $422,800. 

A mail-order house from the Sears catalog

Judging by ads for the Alhambra model, the original buyers likely purchased their home for between $1,969 and $2,998.

Compass files federal antitrust lawsuit against Zillow

The lawsuit also claims that with Zillow, sellers don’t have control over how their properties are marketed, a sentiment that’s been a core tenet of anti-clear cooperation rhetoric over the past year.

New-home construction drops in May 

Homebuilder sentiment recently reached its third-lowest level since 2012. 

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in May

Houston agents responsible for multiple transaction sides in the top 10 include Mike Mahlstedt and Laura Sweeney of Compass.

US housing market exceeds one million active listings for first time since 2019

The U.S. housing market has exceeded one million active listings for the first time since the winter of 2019, according to Realtor.com’s May Monthly Housing Trends Report.

NAHREP: Houston’s top Latino real estate agents by transaction volume

The two highest-transacting Latino real estate agents in the country both operate in Houston, according to the annual Top 250 Latino Real Estate Agents report from the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals.

NAHREP condemns ICE raids, urges protestors to remain peaceful

“NAHREP supports the human rights of all people living in the United States,” the association wrote. “These rights are preserved by the U.S. Constitution and include the right to due process.”

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Mortgage applications surge 12.5% on ‘looser housing inventory’ 

The Mortgage Bankers Association said the post-Memorial Day increase came despite economic uncertainty and largely static interest rates. 

MLS subscriber-Realtor gap hits record level 

T3 Sixty said the difference between real estate agents who subscribe to MLSs but are not Realtors and Realtor-subscribers hit 25%, the highest on record. 

Sol Club open at Sunterra

The amenity features white-sand beaches and a 2.7-acre lagoon where residents can swim, kayak, paddleboard and more.

NAR repeals ‘no-commingling’ rule from MLS Policy Handbook

The National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors repealed the non-commingling rule, often referred to as “no commingling,” which allowed MLSs to require non-MLS listings to be displayed separately from their own, during last week’s legislative meetings in Washington, D.C. 

NAR updates hate speech, harassment portions of Code of Ethics

The National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors has approved changes to the portions of its Code of Ethics that deal with hate speech and harassment during this week’s legislative meetings in Washington, D.C. 

Cotality: Home-price gains slow to 13-year low  

The Northeast and Midwest remained strong, while Florida, which saw a major runup in prices in recent years, continued to cool. 

Houston homebuyers enjoy one of the least-competitive real estate markets

That’s good news for buyers, who have considerably more options than their counterparts in tighter markets on the East Coast.

Rate named Fortune’s ‘Best Mortgage Lender’ of June 2025

Rate has been named the “Best Mortgage Lender” of June 2025 by Fortune for its “smooth online mortgage experience,” including its innovative digital tools and array of loan options. 

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