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New listings rise, giving homebuyers more options as summer ends

A rise in new listings is finally giving potential homebuyers options as the summer market winds down.

CoreLogic: Home-price growth picks up speed in July 

CoreLogic expects prices to continue to grow through next year, albeit at a more traditional pace than in the height of the pandemic. 

International homebuyers spent $4 billion on Texas real estate in 12 months

Nearly half of the purchases — 49% — were made in cash.

3D home tours, customization and other keys to reaching today’s new-construction buyers

One of the biggest hurdles facing residential builders is raising awareness of their projects among prospective buyers, according to Zillow’s recently released new-construction consumer housing trends report.

High housing costs dampen homebuyer demand

Those looking to buy a house will be paying a premium as inventory continues to be an issue.

Luxury Presence launches Presence Copilot with Dawn McKenna

“I started building this app to give my team a competitive advantage,” McKenna said. But now, she is excited to share the app with the public.

Texas legislation will prevent HOAs from income-based discrimination

A new Texas law passed with bipartisan support aims to prevent Homeowners’ Associations from discriminating against low-income renters.

Emory Glen opens amenity complex

The celebration will continue with the Emory Glen County Fair, set to take place from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Alcove Pavilion.

Spanish exterior, medieval interior

On the exterior, this 11,000-square-foot estate may seem like your typical desert mansion — but step inside and you’ll see why it’s called the “Castle of Ancala.”

Texas cities lead the pack for new apartment construction

The city of Austin added 29,115 units between 2020 and 2022, while the city of Houston completed 28,423 new units.

Check out the builders coming to Jubilee

Johnson Development named eight builders for its first phase of construction in Jubilee, a Hockley master-planned community centered around holistic wellness.

NAR: Pending-home sales post second monthly increase in a row 

Pending transactions were in negative territory for most of this year, so the recent increases could bode well for future activity. 

New Houston master-planned community to be developed along Grand Parkway

Plans for the 1,373-acre community include over 2,000 homesites, an amenity village, space for a future school and approximately 600 acres of nature trails and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Case-Shiller: Home-price index just 0.02% off 2022 peak

A fifth consecutive month of increases in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index suggests the housing market recovery that began earlier this year is likely to continue. 

NAR President Kenny Parcell resigns amid reports of sexual harassment

Kenny Parcell has resigned as president of the National Association of REALTORS® following a recent bombshell report by the New York Times into allegations of sexual harassment within the organization.

Pre-leasing begins in Bridgeland’s build-to-rent neighborhood

The Howard Hughes community will welcome its first residents in October.

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