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Historic Houston mansion on the market for $16 million

The property was once home to the late Baron Ricky di Portanova, heir to an oil fortune, and his wife, Baroness Alessandra di Portanova. The couple held exgravegant parties in their home attended by celebrities and dignitaries from across the globe, according to a news release.

NAR: Existing-home sales rise again in October

The U.S. housing market kept firing on all cylinders, as the demand for residential real estate drove prices higher for the 116th month in a row, marking the longest streak on record.

New report reveals most popular relocation destinations among Houstonians

While Houston became home to nearly 600,000 new residents between 2014 and 2018, thousands of Houstonians left the city, too — but the majority didn’t go far, according to a new Stacker report.

NAR Board of Directors meeting reveals statistics about member dues, operations

As of Sept. 30, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) had collected $229.6 in dues from its 1.542 million members, according to a RealTrends report.

Could the Boston housing market normalize in 2022?

It’s been a crazy year for real estate with bidding wars, record home prices and historically low inventory, but that may all come to an end in 2022.

RE/MAX: Signs of Houston’s tight housing market persist in October

Among the 51 metro areas surveyed in October, closed transactions were down 6.4% from September, nearly twice the average pre-pandemic decline of 3.3% between 2015 and 2019, RE/MAX said, citing its National Housing Report.

New real estate software allows agents, buyers to connect on single platform

The prop-tech software, named Runway, applies information technology and platform economics to real estate markets, according to a press release.

Millionaire German shepherd to sell Miami mansion formerly owned by Madonna

The world’s wealthiest dog is about to get a little richer. Worth nearly half a billion dollars, the German shepherd named Gunther VI recently listed the former Miami estate of Madonna for $31.75 million, according to a press release.

New tool allows agents to schedule, manage property listings with ease

Developed by the Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service (HAR MLS), ShowingSmart is designed to improve business workflow for listing and buying agents by enabling them to manage showings, schedule appointments, gather feedback and present information to clients.

Luxury builders open four new model homes in Sienna

Four builders have opened model homes priced above or near $1 million in Sienna, comprising the Missouri City community’s new Luxury Collection.

NAHB: Builder confidence continues to rise in November despite supply issues

November’s reading of 83 was up three points from October, driven by low existing inventories and strong buyer demand, the National Association of Home Builders reported, citing the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.

New Houston listings register fifth straight week of declines

New home listings continued to lag behind 2020 levels for the fifth consecutive week, according to the Houston Association of Realtors weekly activity snapshot. 

@properties goes global with purchase of Christie’s International Real Estate

@properties is continuing its expansion strategy on an international scale, announcing today its plan to purchase Christie’s International Real Estate.

11 most expensive Houston homes sold in October

Houston experienced cooling in more than just the outdoor temperatures in October, according to the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) October 2021 Market Update. 

Supply chain woes hamper housing starts in October

Housing observers noted that demand for housing remains robust despite the lack of new supply.

NAR announces new MLS guidelines for increased transparency

The National Association of Realtors® announced new, pro-consumer changes to its guidance for local Multiple Listing Service broker marketplaces.

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