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Own the home — and garage — where Jeff Bezos founded Amazon

Formerly rented by Jeff Bezos in the 1990s, this Bellevue abode is the true birthplace of Amazon.

NAR: Existing-home sales slid 1% in December but are expected to rise

At the same time, the median sales price rose 4.4% to $382,600. 

HAR’s 2024 leadership team sworn in

Texas REALTORS® Executive Vice President Mike Barnett administered the oath of office for new board members, while Mike Miedler swore in 2024 Chair Thomas Mouton.

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.

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