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Texans pay sixth-lowest energy bills in the nation

Texas residents pay an average of $416 per month in energy costs, ranking 46th for household energy expenses, according to a WalletHub study.

Showing activity drifts toward 2020 levels

A new report from ShowingTime reveals a continued drop in home showings nationwide: During May, buyer traffic decreased 18.2% year over year.

Houston home price growth exceeds 17% in May, deceleration on the horizon

Prices for single-family homes in Houston increased by 17.6% year over year in May, up from 17.2% month over month in April, according to CoreLogic.

HAR report shows surge in new Houston listings

New listings rose 8.9% in June, with Realtors entering 15,238 properties into the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) versus 13,988 a year earlier.

Decoupling broker commissions could be coming

Agent commissions of the future could look much different than they do today, as a Department of Justice investigation into the issue of decoupling buyer and broker commissions continues, class-action lawsuits are advancing and associations and MLSs are adjusting their policies.

Hole up in your very own hobbit house

More than 1,000 square feet are tucked away inside this real-life, hillside Hobbit house! It looks straight out of Middle Earth.

Rock out in a geological masterpiece

The Peterson Rock Garden and Museum, a beloved local attraction in central Oregon, is officially for sale. It’s listed for $825,000.

10 markets where buyers retain an edge

Realor.com has compiled a list of the 10 markets where homes are lingering the longest — giving buyers a rare edge.

Homeowner equity surges in Houston amid rising housing prices

In the first quarter of 2022, Houston homeowners gained an average of $46,500 in equity year over year, according to a recent CoreLogic report.

RE/MAX Around Atlanta hires two Houston-area agents 

The new agents will continue to serve clients at Sugar Land, Texas-based RE/MAX Fine Properties, while growing their business in Atlanta. 

Housing inventory rebounds at record rate in largest metros, and Houston is on trend, Realtor.com reports

The number of homes available to buyers climbed 18.7% in June, the sharpest year-over-year increase in the history of the report.

French-style home in River Oaks listed for $17.9M

Spanning 11,248 square feet on 1.7 acres, the estate was listed by Nancy Almodovar, CEO of Nan and Company Properties, for $17,995,000.

New listings maintain steady momentum as buyer interest remains high

Interest in the housing market is strong as listing activity across Greater Houston remains steady, albeit slower-paced than last year, according to a new report by the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

The South shows strongest price, according to new S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index

What does the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index reveal about Houston real estate?

Pending-home sales post surprise increase in May 

The increase ends a six-month string of monthly declines, the National Association of REALTORS® said.

Mortgage payments up 46.4% in Houston, as housing affordability hits 15-year low

Houston mortgage payments have grown 46.4%, as housing affordability hits a 15-year low, according to a new report.  Zillow’s latest market report found rising mortgage costs, along with skyrocketing prices and interest rates have made mortgages less affordable than

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