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New listings surge 23.3% in Houston

At the same time, closed home sales fell 13% in the latest weekly report from the Houston Association of REALTORS®. 

Apartment construction surges nationwide and in Houston

Greater Houston ranked No. 6 among major metro areas, with more than 18,300 apartments expected to be completed in 2024. 

Houston home sales rise in July as luxury segment surges

The latest Market Update from the Houston Association of REALTORS® shows a 1.8% year-over-year increase in all single-family home sales. 

Michigan agents sue NAR, claim membership requirement to access MLS violates federal law

The lawsuit criticizes NAR’s new rules in the wake of its legal settlement.

Housing inventory reaches post-pandemic high as market continues to balance

The combination of rising inventory and price reductions in Houston and nationwide is creating a more buyer-friendly market.

Private equity firm picks up Seabrook 55-plus community

Green Courte Partners purchased the 348-unit Chesapeake Bay development. 

Average mortgage rate drops to lowest level in more than a year

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped more than a quarter point since last week.

What you need to know when NAR’s new rules start Aug. 17

NAR’s commissions lawsuit settlement includes some nuances important to know for buyer’s agents, seller’s agents and clients. 

Minority-owned small business lender Lendistry to offer home loans in Texas

Lendistry Home Loans will offer conventional purchase and refinance loans, as well as loans for non-traditional borrowers. 

Houston REALTORS, Central and South American MLS, to share listings

Subscribers to both platforms will be able to access one another’s listings. 

Century Communities acquires Anglia Homes

Prominent Houston-area builder Century Communities is expanding its local portfolio with the acquisition of Anglia Homes.

This for-sale New Orleans mansion was owned by Nicolas Cage

In addition to all the local lore, the LaLaurie Mansion features eight bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. 

Pending home sales regain upward momentum in June

The National Association of REALTORS® said its Pending Home Sales Index rose 4.8% month over month. 

Daniel Manginelli to lead in-house coaching for Rate

Rate, formerly known as Guaranteed Rate, has appointed Daniel Manginelli to lead its nationwide sales coaching program: Success Coaching Solutions.

A $2.6 million treehouse in Washington state

Camp out under the stars in style in this two-bedroom, two-bathroom luxury treehouse on Orcas Island in northern Washington.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

The priciest new listing in the Lone Star State is a $15.95 million estate in University Park, listed by Allie Beth Allman of Allie Beth Allman & Associates.

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