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10 most expensive homes sold in Greater Houston in October

Data from the Houston Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) shows that many home sales in the $1 million-plus price range were closed in October, with the most expensive property setting a Houston MLS record for the all-time priciest listing.

Redfin cuts 13% of its workforce, eliminates RedfinNow

The company will let go of 862 employees and eliminate the roles of another 218 people, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman said.

Residential Real Estate Council hires new CEO 

The new chief executive previously served as CEO of the Women’s Council of Realtors®. 

Cadence Creek active adult community now open for leasing

“With our rental product, we’re able to offer a beautiful home setting; we take care of all maintenance; and we give residents the social contact we know most people want,” Caldwell Communities CEO Fred Caldwell said.

Homebuyer demand stabilizes as mortgage rates dip

Homebuyer demand is starting to stabilize as October home sales posted the largest decline since 2015, according to a new report.

A whale of a good time — in British Columbia

Vancouver Island is great for whale watching. But at this home, you won’t even need to leave the front porch!

A literal treehouse in Pismo Beach

Within the city of Pismo Beach, an authentic treehouse stands tall — and it’s currently listed for $3.8 million.

Homes staying on the market longer, sellers feeling the pressure

The median age of inventory in Houston is 57 days, down from 83 before the pandemic began.

This is the most expensive single-family home in Houston MLS history

The home, located at 120 Carnarvon Drive, sits on nearly 27,000 square feet of land surrounded by gardens inspired by the gardens at Versailles.

CoreLogic: September brings fifth consecutive monthly slowdown in home-price growth 

Looking ahead, CoreLogic expects national year-over-year appreciation to slow to 3.9% by September 2023. 

Houston rises in the rankings of top U.S. real estate markets

Houston is one of the top real estate markets in the country, according to the Urban Land Institute and PwC’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate in 2023 report.

Greater percentage of Realtors® incorporating Instagram and LinkedIn into their work

The technology survey offers insights into how Realtors value technology and use social media.

Houston mansion comes with Rolls Royce

A luxurious custom mansion has hit the market in Houston for $9.25 million, but with a twist: The seller is including a 2004 Rolls Royce from his personal collection in the sale.

10 most-expensive active listings in Texas

Of the homes listed in the previous 31 days, the most-expensive new listing in Texas is a 10,720-square-foot new build in Highland Park. The property, which is located in the Mount Vernon 03 subdivision in Dallas County, is listed just shy of $19 million.

PulteGroup COO to retire next year 

The Atlanta-based homebuilding giant will replace the outgoing executive with its senior vice president for field operations. 

NAR: Pending-home sales drop 10.2% in September 

September is the fourth month in a row to see declining sales activity. 

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