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Trump tariffs will hurt housing affordability, says NAHB

President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods will harm housing affordability in the United States, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) said in a statement over the weekend.

Texas REALTORS® CEO Travis Kessler to retire

Executive Vice President Mike Barnett will replace him on April 1.

Gothic Revival, bayou charm

A designated landmark, this New Orleans structure is a prime example of the South’s famous Gothic Revival architecture.

CoreLogic: U.S. home prices rose 3.4% in November 

On a city basis, Chicago posted the highest annual increase among the country’s 20 largest metros, followed by Miami, Las Vegas and Washington, D.C. 

Home sales increased 212% in this Houston community

Six of Houston’s top 10 hottest communities had average sales prices well below the area average, indicating that affordability remains a top priority for buyers.

Texas leads the pack for BTR construction

There are nearly 22,000 build-to-rent units in Texas’ construction pipeline — that’s the highest number in any state in the country, according to Point2Homes.

How much did it cost to build a new home in 2024?

What exactly goes into homebuilding costs, and how do those costs translate to profits for builders — and home prices for buyers?

NAR: Existing-home sales rise for third month in a row in December 

The median existing-home price for all housing types in December rose 6% from its year-ago level.    

Home prices rose in all major cities in 2024, including Houston

For the first time in two years, home prices are on the rise in every major metro andHouston is one of them, according to a new Redfin report. 

Mark Willis steps down as CEO and president of Keller Williams, transitions to chief leadership officer

Willis initially served as president from 2002 to 2005 and as CEO from 2005 to 2014. He then resumed the post of CEO in November 2023 and took over as president again in March of last year.

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.

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