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CoreLogic: September brings fifth consecutive monthly slowdown in home-price growth

Looking ahead, CoreLogic expects national year-over-year appreciation to slow to 3.9% by September 2023. 

Houston rises in the rankings of top U.S. real estate markets

Houston is one of the top real estate markets in the country, according to the Urban Land Institute and PwC’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate in 2023 report.

Greater percentage of Realtors® incorporating Instagram and LinkedIn into their work

The technology survey offers insights into how Realtors value technology and use social media.

Houston mansion comes with Rolls Royce

A luxurious custom mansion has hit the market in Houston for $9.25 million, but with a twist: The seller is including a 2004 Rolls Royce from his personal collection in the sale.

10 most-expensive active listings in Texas

Of the homes listed in the previous 31 days, the most-expensive new listing in Texas is a 10,720-square-foot new build in Highland Park. The property, which is located in the Mount Vernon 03 subdivision in Dallas County, is listed just shy of $19 million.

PulteGroup COO to retire next year

The Atlanta-based homebuilding giant will replace the outgoing executive with its senior vice president for field operations. 

NAR: Pending-home sales drop 10.2% in September

September is the fourth month in a row to see declining sales activity. 

Mortgage rates top 7% for first time since 2002

A 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 7.08% this week from 6.94% a week ago, Freddie Mac reported. A year ago, the average mortgage carried a 3.14% rate. 

New-home sales resume downward trajectory in September

Mortgage rates continued to weigh on homebuyers in September, following a brief uptick in new-home sales in August.  

MBA: Mortgage applications fall as 30-year fixed hits 21-year high

At the same time, mortgage applications declined 1.7% on a seasonally adjusted basis on a week-over-week basis, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. 

Harper Woods community nears full close out

Springwoods Village community Harper Woods is nearing a full close out, with only two properties still available for purchase.

Still deep in positive territory, home-price gains post steep declines in latest Case-Shiller

Despite the slowdown, however, U.S. housing prices remain significantly higher than they were a year ago. 

Multifamily housing development opening in Cypress

“We are excited to expand our footprint in the Cypress community with the development of this luxury community joining our Houston portfolio,” said John Foresi, CEO of Venterra Realty.

Home sales, listings take biggest hit on record

The only other time the market saw such change was at the beginning of the pandemic. 

NAR: Existing-home sales fall for eighth month in a row in September

Month over month in September, existing-home sales slid 1.5% to 4.71 million, which is 23.8% lower than the year before. 

Canterbury Development announces 6th active-adult complex in Houston

Houston developer Canterbury Development has announced plans to break ground on a sixth apartment complex for people ages 55 and up.

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