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The hottest home trends of 2024 — according to Zillow

Brutalist style and sensory gardens may seem at odds — but they are both hot home design trends that will rule 2024. At least, according to new predictions from Zillow.

Development underway at Legacy in League City

Hillwood Communities began development on Legacy, an 805-acre master-planned community in League City.

Freddie Mac to launch down payment assistance program in Texas

Freddie Mac is set to launch DPA One, a down-payment assistance tool aimed at helping first-time homebuyers in Texas.

Buyer agent commissions hang in the balance during federal case beginning this week

No matter what the jury decides, it could take years for the appeals process to work itself out, delaying any potential changes to agent commissions.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in September

COMPASS agent Laura Sweeney tops the list of the most expensive Houston home sales yet again, this time representing both the buyer and the seller on a $14.5 million transaction in River Oaks.

Homebuyers from all demographics are waiting for the same thing: lower prices and mortgage rates

Two recent reports from the National Association of REALTORS® examine the challenges faced by today’s homebuyers from both the consumer’s and the Realtor’s perspective.

Buyers can now search by school on Zillow

Prospective buyers can access the search-by-school feature via the search bar on Zillow’s iOS mobile app.

Coldwell Banker Affiliates names Jason Waugh president 

Waugh most recently served as president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate Professionals.

MBA: Mortgage apps rise on increase in ARM activity 

A 15% rise in applications for adjustable-rate mortgages drove overall mortgage applications higher in the most recent weekly survey. 

Mortgage rates hit highest level in more than 20 years

New home listings are still on the rise, despite mortgage rates hitting the highest level in more than 20 years. And those high mortgage rates are pushing monthly housing payments higher than they’ve ever been.

Jubilee to include enhanced wellness features with every home

Jubilee, a master-planned community in Hockley, announced it will include several enhanced wellness features in every home.

Homebuyer pessimism hits all-time high

More than eight in 10 Americans think it’s a bad time to buy a home, according to a new survey from Fannie Mae.

Houston one of the top cities for new-home construction

By raw numbers alone, Houston is the city with the most ongoing construction, thanks largely to the city’s lack of zoning rules.

Wages are rising faster than prices in Harris County

Housing affordability has worsened in many parts of the country as wages fail to grow at the same pace as home prices — but Harris County is one area where wage increases are outpacing price increases.

J. Patrick Homes to build in The Woodlands Hills

J. Patrick Homes will begin construction on 70-foot homesites in October.

Major real estate brands open option for agents to leave NAR

Agents from CENTURY 21, Coldwell Banker, ERA, Sotheby’s International Realty, Corcoran and Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate — and RE/MAX — will all have the option to leave NAR pending new settlements.

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