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Energy Realty partners with Blok

“Blok offered me the opportunity to grow my brokerage under my own rules again, following my departure from another brokerage platform,” said Energy Realty Founder Sherry Campbell.

HomeServices asks the Supreme Court to review Sitzer-Burnett ruling

Months after being found liable in the now-famous Sitzer-Burnett trial, the Berkshire Hathaway affiliate is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a ruling related to the case.

Luxury home prices hit all-time high; record number cash sales recorded

Redfin points to surge in prices, new luxury listings and a boost in sales as affluent homebuyers and sellers show increased activity.

HAR adds Spanish property search function

Users will now have the ability to search for homes for sale and rent in Spanish, using all available filters.

Keller Williams and Coursera create new professional certification 

The KW Real Estate Agent Professional Certificate comprises 124 hours of real estate education, including videos, readings, assessments and hands-on projects. 

HAR President and CEO Bob Hale announces retirement

Bob Hale, longtime president and CEO of the Houston Association of REALTORS®, announced his plans to retire in 2026.

December pending home sales surge past expectations 

Pending home sales rose 8.3% month over month, the National Association of REALTORS® said, marking the largest monthly jump since 2020. 

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

Agents from Allie Beth Allman & Associates are responsible for three of the top 10 most expensive new listings in Dallas this past month.

December new-home sales jump 8%

Declining interest rates spurred the increase. 

Steve and Loreal Sarkisian list their Austin home for $5.9 million

Steve Sarkisian, head football coach at the University of Texas, and his wife, Loreal, have listed their Austin home for $5,880,000.

Meridiana expands builder lineup

Meridiana, a master-planned community in Iowa Colony, has expanded its lineup of homebuilders with the addition of Tricoast Homes and Westin Homes.

Own the home — and garage — where Jeff Bezos founded Amazon

Formerly rented by Jeff Bezos in the 1990s, this Bellevue abode is the true birthplace of Amazon.

NAR: Existing-home sales slid 1% in December but are expected to rise 

At the same time, the median sales price rose 4.4% to $382,600. 

HAR’s 2024 leadership team sworn in

Texas REALTORS® Executive Vice President Mike Barnett administered the oath of office for new board members, while Mike Miedler swore in 2024 Chair Thomas Mouton.

Builder confidence jumps in January on falling mortgage rates 

The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) rose seven points to 44, its second monthly increase in a row. 

Eastham Capital acquires Sola Westchase

Eastham Capital partnered with Mosaic Residential to acquire Sola Westchase, a 318-unit residential community in the Westchase submarket of Houston.

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