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10 most-expensive Houston homes sold in May

In May, 10 of Houston’s priciest homes sold for a combined total of $52,969,000. Among the homes removed from the market last month was a 20,122-square-foot estate in Houston’s Stablewood subdivision.

Tech brokerage launches in Houston with real estate veterans

California-based real estate startup Radius has expanded into Houston, with brokers Sharon Seline Wright and Kelly McQuerry Henderson joining the brokerage as founding members, according to a press release.

Great location — adjacent to Jurassic Park

Your dream home is ready for excavation in Cleveland, Ohio. With large dinosaur statues playing out prehistoric scenes, this three-bedroom colonial is like no other home on the market.

Houston apartment community trades hands via Walker & Dunlop

New York City-based Lone Star Capital Group recently purchased Parc at Champion Forest, a workforce housing community in the Champions area of Houston.

Half of Americans are brought to tears while buying a home

A new Zillow survey revealed that 50% of Americans cry while buying a home, with Gen Z and millennial buyers far more likely to shed tears at least once during their home-buying journey.

Houston home prices show no signs of slowing in March S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index 

Nationally, the index posted its highest annual increase ever.

3,500 Sunbelt rental homes acquired for $1 billion  

Most of the single-family homes are in Texas, Georgia, Alabama and Oklahoma. 

Texas leads nation for most Fortune 500 companies

Texas is home to more Fortune 500 companies than any other state, according to the 68th edition of Fortune’s annual ranking of America’s largest companies.

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ERA Legacy Living announces merger, expansion

ERA Legacy Living has joined forces with ERA Benes Realty to offer greater growth opportunities in the Houston real estate market.

Houston named top moving destination in U.S.

An estimated 14-23 million people moved in 2021, and according to a recent survey by truck rental company Penske, most of them headed to the Lone Star State.

Houston-area housing payments up nearly 50% from last year

Soaring home prices and markedly diminished inventory are suppressing housing affordability for many nationwide who are simultaneously dealing with a third roadblock: sharp mortgage rate growth.

Pending-home sales fall to 10-year low 

Nevertheless, home prices are expected to continue rising through the end of the year, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. 

Orchard pilots cash-offer program for first-time buyers

Buy with Orchard gives first-time buyers the power of a cash offer to appeal to sellers and make homeownership more attainable.

Douglas Elliman announces Houston senior executive manager of sales

Luxury real estate firm Douglas Elliman Realty has appointed James Horne as its new senior executive manager of sales for Houston.

Which Houston suburb has the hottest real estate market?

With suburban home value growth surpassing that of urban homes, the most popular areas appear to be outside the city. Which Houston suburb is the hottest?

New residential sales fall in April as home prices, mortgage rates continue to climb 

The rate of new single-family home sales fell 16.6% from March’s revised number, while the median sales price jumped to $450,600 from March’s revised median house price of $435,000. 

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