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What you need to know about New Homes for Houston, the affordable housing initiative

The Houston Housing and Community Development department is partnering with developers to build nearly 4,000 affordable homes in Houston.

Homes are selling above asking price for first time in nearly a year

For the first time in almost 12 months, the average U.S. home is selling above its asking price, as the average sale-to-list price ratio hit 100.1% earlier this month

NAR launches podcast highlighting Realtor safety

Set to debut on July 17, “Drive with NAR: The Safety Series” will be hosted by former real estate agent and expert, Tracey Hawkins.

Sunterra begins construction of The Retreat Amenity Village

Designed by KGA DeForest Design, The Retreat will be the first of two amenity villages in Sunterra when it opens in late 2024.

Wells Fargo to host homeownership fair in Houston

Wells Fargo’s Home Lending Hispanic Segment aims to combat housing inequity by promoting homebuying plans, educating about the true costs of homeownership, and connecting buyers to professionals.

As construction surges, builders are confident once again

It’s been a groundbreaking time for new home construction — literally. The annual rate of new construction surged to 1.631 million units in May: the biggest leap in 33 years.

A close encounter in Kansas City

In Kansas City, Missouri, is a home that’s truly out of this world. Newly remodeled, the building resembles a spaceship, sending buyers to infinity and beyond!

Get your kicks on Route 66!

Located off the original Route 66 in Carlinville, Illinois, this former church is a gateway to history — but full of future opportunity.

Former employee sues NAR, alleges discrimination by President Kenny Parcell

The National Association of REALTORS® has been named in a new lawsuit by Janelle Brevard, the organization’s former chief storyteller. NAR President Kenny Parcell is named multiple times in the complaint.

NAR: Pending-home sales dip in May as demand remains strong 

Transactions that do go through are typically seeing multiple offers, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said. 

Case-Shiller: Home-price index just 2.4% off 2022 peak

A third consecutive month of increases in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index lends new evidence to claims that previous declines could be behind the market. 

New-home sales surge in May 

Demand for newly built homes has remained strong as high interest rates keep many would-be sellers of existing homes off the market. 

NAR: Existing-home sales tick higher in May 

At the same time, the median existing-home price for all housing types slid 3.1% year over year to $396,100. 

NAR CEO Bob Goldberg to retire at end of 2024

Goldberg’s retirement comes after 30 years of service with NAR and four decades of real estate experience.

Single-family home starts jump in May 

The larger-than-expected increase comes as homebuilder sentiment rose for the sixth month in a row. 

Housing inventory faces largest decline since 2022

There are nearly 40% fewer homes for sale now than before the pandemic began

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