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Builder confidence jumps in January on falling mortgage rates

The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) rose seven points to 44, its second monthly increase in a row. 

Eastham Capital acquires Sola Westchase

Eastham Capital partnered with Mosaic Residential to acquire Sola Westchase, a 318-unit residential community in the Westchase submarket of Houston.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in December

The priciest Houston home sold in December was a nearly $12 million mansion in River Oaks Country Club Estates.

Houston area’s home listings grow as prices stabilize

Home listings grew in December as housing prices stabilized, closing out an interesting 2023 for the real estate market.

Power players in Texas real estate named to SP 200

Bob Hale, president and CEO of the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR), was the highest-ranking Texas leader on the list.

Sunterra, Bridgeland and more named to RCLCO’s Top 50 Master-Planned Communities of 2023

Sunterra, a Katy community developed by Land Tejas and Starwood Land, maintained its spot as the third-most popular community in the country based on 2023 sales.

NAR President Tracy Kasper resigns after receiving threat to reveal ‘personal’ matter

NAR President-elect Kevin Sears will move into the role of president, effective immediately.

What the recent surge in single-family construction means for 2024

The growth in November housing starts was seen across all United States regions, including a notable jump of 16.3% in the South; starts were up 1.4% in the Midwest.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

The most expensive new listing in the Lone Star State carries a price tag of nearly $50 million.

2024 market outlook: What needs to happen for a robust year

Three real estate CEOs — Victor Ciardelli, Erik Doersching and Thad Wong — explain what needs to happen in real estate for a robust year.

Revealing the top home shopper search terms of 2023

A Zillow analysis of more than 250 billion online searches shows storage and outdoor amenities to be among the top preferences for American home shoppers in 2023.

Only 15.4% of Houston homes were affordable in 2023

Falling mortgage rates and more inventory could mean an improvement in housing affordability in the new year.

Take in the cliffside views from your very own lighthouse

Become the owner of your very own — functioning — lighthouse in the oceanside town of Yachats, Oregon.

Number of immigrants working in U.S. construction reaches record high

Immigrants working in U.S. construction hit 2.9 million.

Floating Chapel on the Bay

Former Chapel on the Bay is a spiritual oasis transformed into luxury living. It’s listed for $699,000.

Shea Homes breaks ground on Evergreen amenity complex

Shea Homes, the developer, and Millis Construction, the builder, broke ground on The Arbor on Dec. 20.

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