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Woodforest to open third pool this summer

The amenity will be called The Vue at The Crest Park and will also include a commercial catering kitchen and an open lawn with access to nature trails that link The Crest to other Woodforest neighborhoods.

Houston rents up 6% as half of country sees double-digit increases

Rents continue to be an attractive option for potential homebuyers holding off until mortgage rates fall and for those not quite ready to buy.

MBA: Mortgage applications jump on lower rates

The 30-year fixed rate fell for the fifth week in a row, giving a lift to lending activity, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. 

Take me to (a converted) church

Take me to (a converted) church Within the woods of Solon, Maine, is a beautiful wooden church — turned house.

Homes now for sale at Emory Glen in Magnolia

Located off the Aggie Expressway in Magnolia, the master-planned community is the seventh for developer Empire Continental in the Houston and Austin areas.

Realtors are writing listings with AI… Can you spot the difference?

The AI program ChatGPT creates home listings with desired industry lingo, dropping real estate buzzwords with apparent ease. Can you tell the difference?

Marki Lemons Ryhal to host NAR podcast: ‘Drive With NAR’

Chicago real estate legend Marki Lemons Ryhal has been named the new host of the National Association of REALTORS®’ monthly podcast, “Drive with NAR.” The first episode debuts Feb. 6.

Value of multifamily housing starts up 29% in 2022

The amount of money spent on new construction of multifamily housing has increased year-over-year in Houston, according to Dodge Construction Network.

Redfin: Housing market has started to recover

Homebuyers are returning, but sellers still aren’t filling the need as inventory remains low.

Sueba USA brings new apartment community to the Energy Corridor

Developer Sueba USA announced the opening of San Estrella, an apartment community located in Houston’s Energy Corridor.

The rules for Houston sidewalks are changing

A new ordinance in the city of Houston will allow builders, homeowners and developers to opt out of putting sidewalk in front of homes.

Three Texas metros named top cities for “downtown living experience”

Dallas, Austin and Houston have been named three of the top cities in the country with the best downtown living experience.

Court sides with National Association of Realtors, halts antitrust investigation

The Department of Justice must close its reopened antitrust investigation into the National Association of Realtors, a federal judge ruled this week.

New-home sales rise in December

The median sales price of a new home was down on a monthly basis but up on an annual one. 

Affordable senior housing coming to Houston

An 85-unit affordable senior housing project is coming to Houston, thanks to nonprofit organization Texas Inter-Faith Housing Corp.

Thomas Gallagher posthumously recognized as 2022 Houston Realtor of the year

Gallagher died unexpectedly at the age of 67 last May.

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