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Swimming pool amenity complex debuts at The Grand Prairie

The Sundancer, which features two pools, a splash pad, playground, zip line and activity lawns, brings The Grand Prairie’s total amenity footprint to over 10 acres.

Redfin launches SunScore as sunlight becomes a top priority for homebuyers

Americans are prioritizing sunlight in their home search, with 44% saying they would choose a smaller home with more sunlight over a larger home with less sunlight, according to a Redfin report. 

3 of the fastest-growing US ZIP codes are in the Houston area

The fastest-growing Texas ZIP was 77441in Fulshear, which grew from 2,100 housing units in 2014 to over 10,600 units in 2023 — a 390.8% increase.

Matthew Gardner’s Q1 2026 housing market recap

Economist Matthew Gardner revisits some predictions for 2026 and looks to the future in this Q1 2026 update.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in April

A 15,000-square-foot River Oaks mansion was the most expensive home sold in greater Houston in April.

HAR: Spring housing market shows new energy in greater Houston

Single-family home sales increased 4.4% year over year in April, with 8,196 homes sold. Pending sales also increased 9.4%.

Nancy Almodovar launches Women in PowHER mentorship platform

Nancy Almodovar, co-founder and CEO of Nan and Company Properties, has launched the Women in PowHER mentorship and leadership platform.

Zillow files antitrust lawsuit against MRED, Compass

Zillow has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Midwest Real Estate Data and Compass over an April agreement to share Compass’s listings through MRED’s private listing network.

NAR: Existing-home sales flat in April

The median-existing sales price for all housing types rose 0.9% year over year to $417,700, its 34th consecutive increase. 

Cotality rolls out listing-management platform Cotality BLX; HomeServices of America, Keller Williams first to adopt

The platform is designed to allow agents to enter listings once without the need to enter them across different MLSs and real estate portals. 

HAR: Affordability gains in Houston as 42% of households can swing homeownership

While the 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.18%, the median home price decreased 1.7% year over year to $331,500.

eXp acquires NextHome

eXp World Holdings has acquired NextHome, which includes more than 500 franchisees across the United States.

Spanish-language mortgage lender Americasa opens Houston office

The Spanish-language lender primarily serves Hispanic families, a demographic traditionally underrepresented in the homebuying market.

Zillow, Realtor.com join forces for Preview listing data share

Zillow Preview listings will be available on Realtor.com as early as this summer, the two companies announced.

REMAX: Houston home sales jump in March

Nationally, home sales in the 50 metro areas surveyed by REMAX posted their largest monthly gain in three years, increasing 31.6%. 

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

A brand-new Southlake estate listed for nearly $24 million tops the April ranking of the most expensive new listings in Texas.

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