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Houston ranks 2nd in the nation for low cost of living

Among the 20 most populous metropolitan areas in the United States, Houston ranks 2nd when it comes to cities with the lowest cost of living.

NAR: Existing-home sales fell in August while prices rose

The median existing-home price for all housing types in August was $389,500, a 7.7% rise from the year before. 

Houston ranks 3rd in the nation for best “bang for the buck”

When it comes to getting the “most bang for the buck,” Houston ranks third in the country, according to a report from the residential real estate platform Home Bay.

NAR: Charitable giving by REALTOR® associations increased 20% in 2021

The NAR’s Community Aid and Real Estate (CARE) Report shows that REALTOR® associations donated a median of $12,070 this past year, a 20% increase over 2020.

Housing starts surprise to the upside in August

New-home construction posted a 12.2% month-over-month increase in August, thanks in large part to a significant jump in multifamily building.  

First multistory 3D-printed structure in the U.S. coming to Houston

Houston will soon be home to the first multistory 3D-printed structure in the United States. Construction began last week on the 4,000-square foot single-family home.

RE/MAX: August sales indicate a rebalancing of the housing market

Data from the RE/MAX National Housing Report suggests the housing market is on its way to rebalancing.

Builder confidence falls for ninth consecutive month

A continuing combination of increased interest rates, supply-chain disruptions and high home prices has sapped homebuilder sentiment every month this year. 

10 most expensive Houston homes sold in August

Houston’s luxury real estate market continued to thrive in August, according to the Houston Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. The priciest home sold last month was a 7,823 square-foot home in the Rice/Museum District.

Sellers lose the upper hand as mortgage rates rise

The housing market is starting to become more balanced.

Houston named No. 2 city for real estate investment in 2022 and 2023

Norada described Houston as “one of the all-time best places to invest in real estate,” noting its strong economy and employment opportunities.

30-year fixed tops 6% for first time since 2008 in latest MBA survey

Mortgage applications declined 1.2% during the week ended Sept. 9, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey. 

Houston named one of the top cities for Gen Z

Houston ranks among the top 20 cities in the United States for Gen Z, according to a new report by CommercialCafe.

Casoro facilitates sale of The Quinn South at Westchase

Casoro Group has announced the sale of a multifamily complex in Houston. The Quinn South at Westchase, a 298,276-square-foot multifamily complex, was originally purchased by Casoro in 2018.

ATTOM: Foreclosure rates returning to pre-pandemic levels

ATTOM’s 2022 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report shows that foreclosure filings are up 118% compared to this time last year.

Student loan forgiveness could mean homeownership for millennials

The recent order by President Joe Biden canceling tens of millions of dollars in student loan debt is good news for the real estate industry, according to a new report.

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