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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

Surprise surge in new-home sales in May as median price falls 

New-home inventory rose to 444,000 homes in May from 437,000 homes in April, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported.  

10 most-expensive active Texas listings in June

Activity is on the rise in the Texas luxury real estate market as lower-priced housing inventory struggles to keep up with the relentless demand of prospective buyers.

Texas among top 10 most fun states

When you consider entertainment, recreation, nightlife, parties and overall costs, it turns out, Texas is a pretty fun state! And that has a positive effect on Houston real estate.

Houston new-home prices hit record high in May

Houston’s new-home sales defied inventory challenges and rose for the fourth straight month in May. New homes sold faster and at a higher average price than the previous month, according to HomesUSA.com.

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