Realtors will be required to complete two hours of training every three years beginning in 2025. 

The mortgage industry decried the proposed loan-level pricing adjustment for borrowers with higher debt-to-income ratios. 

“We are thrilled to exclusively market one of the most remarkable beachfront and bayfront properties available on Texas’ Gulf Coast,” said Nan and Company President and CEO, Nancy Almodovar.

Only 40% of greater Houston households could afford to buy homes at the end of last year, according to data from the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

Interest rates on mortgages of all types declined last week, spurring an uptick in borrowing, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported. 

“We’re tremendously proud of our outstanding agents across Texas who put in the time and effort to make Compass the number one brokerage in Texas,” said Rachel Hocevar, president of Compass’ Southwest Region.

Price hikes are slowing down and inventory is up — generally — but less expensive homes are bucking larger market trends. According to Zillow, the price of bottom-tier homes increased 8% year over year, while bottom-tier inventory increased just 1%.

Redfin has launched a ChatGPT plug-in to help buyers find their new home, a potentially powerful tool in their arsenal as today’s homebuyers work to find the perfect home.

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said the Federal Reserve’s latest increase in its benchmark interest rate is an unnecessary threat to many small regional banks.

Coventry Homes extended its “Ultimate Savings Event” through May, according to a news release. The promotion was originally set to end in April.

Home sales have begun in Fulshear Lakes’ first village neighborhood, Creekside Village.

The homes will be constructed using materials that match the natural West Texas landscape, utilizing advanced engineering and robotics.

The brokerage says the “business communities” — KW Operations, KW Wellness and KW Clarity — provide agents with specialized training, technology, coaching and referral opportunities. 

According to the NAHB, The New American Home® represents the latest in luxury real estate. It was unveiled at their recent tradeshow.

Dubbed Kings Landing, this stately waterfront property in Long Island inspires comparisons to “The Great Gatsby.” It’s listed by Ryan Serhant and Rachel King of SERHANT, in collaboration with Stefani Berkin and Robert Barr from We R New York.

High demand drove multiple offers on about a third of pending sales, while 28% of homes sold above list price, the National Association of REALTORS® reported.