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Houston listings rise again in latest weekly survey

Realtors added 3,491 properties to the MLS, up from 3,020 properties during the same week in 2023.

RE/MAX: Houston ranked No. 4 in U.S. for home sales in August

The city ranked No. 2 in the U.S. for active inventory, according to the latest RE/MAX National Housing Report.    

Fed cuts interest rates for first time in four years

Mortgage rates have been dropping in recent weeks in anticipation of the Fed’s move.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in August

The priciest home sold in greater Houston last month was a 9,250-square-foot house in the Willowick Estates subdivision. 

What agents should know about expected Fed rate cuts

The expectation of a rate cut this week, and the potential for more later in the year, has already moved mortgage rates lower.

Fall brings lower mortgage rates, more inventory to market

At a time of year when the real estate market typically experiences seasonal declines, this fall is bringing just the opposite.

New listings again outpace year-ago levels in weekly survey

New listings in Houston in the week ended Sept. 9 outpaced those placed a year ago, the Houston Association of REALTORS said.

Rate’s Spanish-language digital platform eclipses 10,000 mortgage applications

Rate introduced its Spanish-language mortgage process in 2022.

Houston home sales fall for fourth month in a row in August

The median single-family price slid 0.3% from $338,000 to $336,940, according to the latest Market Update from the Houston Association of REALTORS®. 

CoreLogic: Home-price gains slowed again in July

Specifically, prices rose 4.3% annually after growing by 4.7% in June. 

What Trump and Harris said — and didn’t say — about housing during the debate

The subject of housing came up four times during Tuesday night’s presidential debate — all mentions were by Vice President Kamala Harris.

First America Homes rebrands

The Texas homebuilder adopted the slogan, “Built Different,” as part of the effort. 

McGrath Real Estate Partners breaks ground on phase two of Riceland MPC

The second phase of the 1,500-acre community in Mont Belvieu will add 311 homes to the Houston exurb.

LPT Realty agent joins COMPASS

Natasha Simon has sold over $892 million of real estate. 

Guaranteed Rate Affinity ranks as 13th-largest lender in the Scotsman Guide

Guaranteed Rate Affinity has been named the 13th largest retail mortgage lender in the United States by Scotsman Guide.
The company was founded in 2017.

New listings top year-ago pace in latest weekly survey

Closed home sales fell 5.3% year over year during the week ended Sept. 2, the Houston Association of REALTORS® said.

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