Houston Habitat for Humanity launched a modular home pilot program with the groundbreaking of two homes in Houston’s Fifth Ward.

Compass announced that it will dismiss its antitrust lawsuit against Zillow, citing a reversal of the “Zillow Ban,” but Zillow says its anti-private listing network Listing Access Standards are still in place.

Regionally, pending sales rose in the Midwest, South and West, and declined in the Northeast on a month-over-month basis.

Wise Agent has launched its Lead Pipeline feature, designed to help agents organize leads, track follow-ups and visualize opportunities from first inquiry to closed transaction. 

Agents from Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty were responsible for six transaction sides on February’s ranking of the 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston.

All participating brokerages will have access to Zillow Preview, which is structured to operate within local MLS frameworks.

This behemoth of a home in Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, is constructed from two concrete domes.

Pending sales increased 13% year over year, with 7,894 listings going under contract — signaling strong sales in the coming weeks.

In the Houston metro area, the median declined 0.2% year over year to $334,400. That meant a price-per-square foot of $162.86, down 1.1% from 2024.

OriginPoint, the joint-venture mortgage platform created by Rate alongside real estate brokerages, has updated its OneDown 1% Down Mortgage Program, adding a larger lender-paid grant and temporary buydown option. 

The privately-owned company was founded in Houston in 1976 and today builds in 19 markets across 13 states.

eXp Realty has launched its New Homes division, which is designed to give agents a competitive edge in the new construction market, from boutique urban builds to large-scale master-planned communities. 

The number of multiple listing services and local Realtor associations across the country declined again in 2025, as consolidation continues to reshape the industry, according to the 2026 Organized Real Estate Indices from T3 Sixty’s Real Estate Almanac. 

Many Americans are planning a move this year, driven by lifestyle changes, family needs and homeownership goals, according to the 2026 State of Moving Forecast Survey by American Home Shield. 

Douglas Elliman Development Marketing is serving as the exclusive sales and marketing team for the project, with Mark Menendez serving as sales director.

Jeffrey Winans is serving as the lead sales agent.