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Multifamily developments were, once again, the most in-demand for architectural services, as more and more builders capitalize on rental demand. Multifamily developments once again prevailed in the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI) from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), as
HAR Supports Tony Carbone and Greg Hill as Candidates for Pearland City Council The Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) Board of Directors is proud to announce its decision to support Tony Carbone and Greg Hill as candidates for Pearland
In one fell swoop, CoreLogic has added the most reputable name in home-price analytics to its roster of real estate data tools – but only its name. Real estate analytics firm CoreLogic has acquired the “Case-Shiller” brand name from
A new Lender Processing Services study indicates that mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures are moving in the right direction The amount of mortgage delinquencies that were behind in their payments or in foreclosure is at its lowest level since 2008,
With the Internet, foreign homebuyers have never had it easier buying property in the U.S. But what cities do they favor the most? It was Thomas Friedman who famously stated that “the world was flat,” and his statement applies
Homeownership is often pegged as the ultimately realization of the “American Dream,” but a new study from the MacArthur Foundation finds consumers may not agree with that sentiment. The housing crisis changed many things in the housing market –
March was another solid month for newly built residential home sales, as the new construction market bounced back from a disappointing February. After a disappointing February, the sales of new single-family homes returned to form in March, with sales
Survey Results Show Apartment Markets Have Grown Tighter This Year Apartment markets have improved across the nation, according to the National Multi Housing Council’s (NMHC) April Quarterly Survey of Apartment Market Conditions. All four indexes of the survey –
NAR’s latest survey found that existing-home sales decreased in March due to limited inventory, which continued to pressure home prices. Existing home sales decreased 0.6 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.92 million in March from 4.95
It can be difficult for renters to find a residence for them and their pets, but a select number of cities – Houston included – are quite pet-friendly! Americans are a diverse bunch, with numerous views on religion, politics
The Economic Growth Pace is Above-Trend and Expected to Set a Moderate Pace for the Year Economic growth has accelerated to a pace of 3.2 percent, according to Fannie Mae’s Economic & Strategic Research Group. This pace is above-trend, but
The economic growth pace is above-trend and expected to set a moderate pace for the year Economic growth has accelerated to a pace of 3.2 percent, according to Fannie Mae’s Economic & Strategic Research Group. This pace is above-trend,
The mortgage markets have been on a bumpy ride the last five years; are the latest numbers from the Mortgage Bankers Association, though, a positive sign? Mortgage applications rose 4.8 percent last week to their highest level since May
The agent/lender relationship is a darned important one, and a new survey highlights just how influential agents are in the creation of that relationship. The relationship between agent and lender is one of the more integral in real estate,
The 2014 Obama budget has been garnering plenty of attention from the press, but how could it affect your residential real estate business? Well, it’s that time of the year! Oh yes, the nation’s capitol has begun the early
Houston’s real estate market showed no signs of slowing down in March as it cruised through its 22nd consecutive month of positive home sales. Home sales were strong and housing inventory remained tight for yet another month in March,
