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HAR: Single-family rental market ‘robust’ in 2024

Demand remained high for single-family rentals in Houston last year as prospective homebuyers waited for “more favorable market conditions,” said HAR.

Creekland Village residents petition Bridgeland Council regarding toll charges, neighborhood access

The petition maintains that the Bridgeland Council should work with Howard Hughes to expedite the development of through streets in the neighborhood and consider a temporary reduction of HOA fees until the lack of alternative routes is addressed.

Houston home sales jump year over year in December

Nationally, home sales were up 13.3% year over year and 4.4% month over month, RE/MAX said. 

73% of owners have regrets about their home purchase, survey finds

Those regrets may explain why the survey also found that 59% of respondents said they plan to move in 2025.

Appeals court rules in favor of agents using floor plans to market homes

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of defendant brokerages and agents using floor plans when marketing properties.

Shae Cottar and HAR’s 2025 leadership team sworn in

The Houston Association of REALTORS’® 2025 leadership team was sworn in at its annual Realtor Celebration last month.

The top 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in 2024

Compass agent Laura Sweeney was responsible for either listing or selling four of the top 10 most expensive home sales in greater Houston last year.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in December

Two of the most expensive homes sold in greater Houston last month ranked among the most expensive sales of the year, according to the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

Houston makes list of 2025 hottest real estate markets

Zillow has released its list of the hottest real estate markets predicted in 2025 and Houston has made the rankings.

0% of homes are affordable to locals in these 9 markets

In 28 cities, the typical local family can afford less than 1% of for-sale properties, according to a recent study by NetCredit.

Amy Lessinger resigns as RE/MAX president

After less than a year in the role, Amy Lessinger is exiting her position as president at RE/MAX, effective Jan. 17.

The 2025 SP 200: Power players in Texas real estate

The highest-ranking Texas leader on the list was Bob Hale, president and CEO of the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

NAHB joins 15 states in lawsuit against HUD to prevent new energy standards

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has joined 15 states in a legal complaint to prevent the adoption of new minimum energy-efficiency standards.

Sunterra, Bridgeland and more named among 2024’s top-selling MPCs

Thirty-five percent of all master-planned community sales last year were in Texas, according to RCLCO Real Estate Consulting.

‘Seeing momentum’: How top real estate executives view the 2025 market

Four real estate titans — Kamini Rangappan Lane of Coldwell Banker Realty; Amy Lessinger of RE/MAX; Mike Miedler of Century 21; and Robert Reffkin of Compass — share their insights on the year ahead.

Clear Cooperation: Keep it, ditch it or reform it?

NAR signaled its intent to continue its Clear Cooperation policy, but the debate over the issue has not subsided. Brokerage leaders weigh in.

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