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Houston named No. 2 city for real estate investment in 2022 and 2023

Norada described Houston as “one of the all-time best places to invest in real estate,” noting its strong economy and employment opportunities.

30-year fixed tops 6% for first time since 2008 in latest MBA survey 

Mortgage applications declined 1.2% during the week ended Sept. 9, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey. 

Houston named one of the top cities for Gen Z

Houston ranks among the top 20 cities in the United States for Gen Z, according to a new report by CommercialCafe.

Casoro facilitates sale of The Quinn South at Westchase

Casoro Group has announced the sale of a multifamily complex in Houston. The Quinn South at Westchase, a 298,276-square-foot multifamily complex, was originally purchased by Casoro in 2018.

ATTOM: Foreclosure rates returning to pre-pandemic levels

ATTOM’s 2022 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report shows that foreclosure filings are up 118% compared to this time last year.

Student loan forgiveness could mean homeownership for millennials

The recent order by President Joe Biden canceling tens of millions of dollars in student loan debt is good news for the real estate industry, according to a new report.

Greater Houston Partnership reports construction permits are up

In the first seven months of 2022, construction contracts in Houston amounted to nearly $15.4 billion.

Thompson Thrift sells master-planned community in Conroe

The real estate company Thompson Thrift has announced the sale of a 288-unit multifamily property in the Houston suburb of Conroe.

As demand for new homes cools, builders reconsider future plans

A sudden slowdown in home construction hasn’t affected the rise of new apartment buildings. Ten of the country’s top metros are set to reach five-year peaks in new-apartment construction during 2022.

Live out your fantasy in the Unicorn House

Located near downtown Atlanta is a charming, funky hideaway aptly called the Unicorn House. It’s embellished with backyard greenery, several outbuildings and so — so — much colorful art.

Land ho! For the low price of $49,000

Treasure awaits … floating on the Potomac River in Virginia. This unique pirate ship home is listed by owner Daniel Corder for $49,000.

Median days on the market increases in Houston and nationwide

Homebuyers nationwide had more time to make decisions in August with the first year-over-year increase in median days on the market since June 2020.

Three Houston-area real estate brokerages make Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies

Companies are ranked by percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021 and had to have earned at least $100,000 in revenue in 2018 and $2 million in 2021.

S&P Corelogic Case-Shiller Index: Home price growth slowed in June

Though home prices are still increasing across the United States, the rate of growth is slowing, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices.

Share of ARM applications hits highest percentage in 15 years

More borrowers are turning to adjustable-rate mortgages to save money as interest rates climb.

Houston-area listings, closings continue to lag behind last year’s pace, HAR reports

New listings, listings under contract and closings in the Houston area all remain behind last year’s pace, the latest Houston Association of REALTORS® weekly activity snapshot showed.

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