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Wells Fargo to host homeownership fair in Houston

Wells Fargo’s Home Lending Hispanic Segment aims to combat housing inequity by promoting homebuying plans, educating about the true costs of homeownership, and connecting buyers to professionals.

As construction surges, builders are confident once again

It’s been a groundbreaking time for new home construction — literally. The annual rate of new construction surged to 1.631 million units in May: the biggest leap in 33 years.

A close encounter in Kansas City

In Kansas City, Missouri, is a home that’s truly out of this world. Newly remodeled, the building resembles a spaceship, sending buyers to infinity and beyond!

Get your kicks on Route 66!

Located off the original Route 66 in Carlinville, Illinois, this former church is a gateway to history — but full of future opportunity.

Former employee sues NAR, alleges discrimination by President Kenny Parcell

The National Association of REALTORS® has been named in a new lawsuit by Janelle Brevard, the organization’s former chief storyteller. NAR President Kenny Parcell is named multiple times in the complaint.

NAR: Pending-home sales dip in May as demand remains strong

Transactions that do go through are typically seeing multiple offers, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said. 

Case-Shiller: Home-price index just 2.4% off 2022 peak

A third consecutive month of increases in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index lends new evidence to claims that previous declines could be behind the market. 

New-home sales surge in May

Demand for newly built homes has remained strong as high interest rates keep many would-be sellers of existing homes off the market. 

NAR: Existing-home sales tick higher in May

At the same time, the median existing-home price for all housing types slid 3.1% year over year to $396,100. 

NAR CEO Bob Goldberg to retire at end of 2024

Goldberg’s retirement comes after 30 years of service with NAR and four decades of real estate experience.

Single-family home starts jump in May

The larger-than-expected increase comes as homebuilder sentiment rose for the sixth month in a row. 

Housing inventory faces largest decline since 2022

There are nearly 40% fewer homes for sale now than before the pandemic began

Texas cities lead the pack when it comes to vacant land

Despite the tightly packed buildings you may see in many big cities in the U.S., there’s a lot more vacant land around the country than many people realize — and a lot of that land is right here in Texas.

Fed pauses interest rate hikes

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday halted its streak of 10 consecutive rate hikes since March 2022.

Homebuyer competition driving up Houston home prices

Homebuyer competition is driving up prices, as inventory constraints continue to plague the real estate market.

Houston is the most cost-effective city in the world

Houston was identified as the most cost-effective city in the country — with a relatively low inflation rate and the cheapest apartments, the Bayou City is one place where residents may have extra money to spare after their weekly expenses.

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