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HomesUSA: Houston new-homes market is ‘strengthening’

The three-month moving average of Houston new-home sales shows sales listed in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in March increased month over month from 1,565 to 1,635.

Legend Communities announces general contractor for The Residences at Tiki Island

Ludlow and Associates Construction has been named the general contractor for The Residences at Tiki Island, a mixed-use residential project located on Tiki Island near Galveston.

NAR data shows another dip in existing-home sales 

Rising interest rates and home prices have taken a toll on would-be homebuyers’ purchasing power, leading to increased inventory and another monthly slowdown in sales. 

Texas ranks among best states for remote work

WalletHub ranked the Lone Star State seventh in the nation for having the most favorable work-from-home conditions, which comes as no surprise to those in the Houston real estate market.

Overall new-home construction rises in March despite slowdown in single-family

Single-family home starts declined compared to February, while new apartment construction was up, according to government statistics.

American Financial Resources pilots new all-cash offer program

The all-cash offer program is designed to create equal opportunity for traditional and first-time homebuyers in today’s competitive market. 

HUD releases first Equity Action Plan

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released its first Equity Action Plan, with the goal of narrowing the racial homeownership gap.

Builder confidence falls again as housing market faces ‘inflection point’

Builder sentiment has taken a hit from an unexpectedly sharp increase in mortgage rates and continued disruptions in the supply chain, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ monthly survey. 

Starboard Realty Advisors acquires 308-unit apartment community in Houston metro

California-based Starboard Realty Advisors has acquired Arden Woods, a garden-style apartment community in Spring, Texas.

When’s the best time to sell a home in Houston?

If you’re planning to sell your home this spring, get moving. A new report from Zillow says listing it on a Thursday in late April will reap you the greatest reward.

Investor homebuying stalled dramatically in Q4 2021: a CoreLogic analysis

Investor activity showed early signs of slowing during Q4 of 2021, down from the historic highs seen in the second and third quarter, CoreLogic’s latest analysis reveals.

Jimmy Buffett-themed 55+ communities expanding to Texas

Margaritaville and Minto Communities USA recently announced plans to build Latitude Margaritaville communities in Houston, Dallas and Austin.

Is the pandemic-driven second home buying boom over?

Report finds buyers are backing off from buying second homes, but what’s causing the turnaround?

Rocket Cos. top-ranked real estate company in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For 

Altogether, eight companies well known to members of the residential real estate community were included in the annual list. 

NAR files SCOTUS brief on floorplan copyright case

The National Association of REALTORS® has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging a recent ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

10 most-expensive Houston homes sold in March

Among the homes sold last month was a River Oaks mansion once owned by the late Baron Ricky di Portanova and Baroness Alessandra di Portanova.

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