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New home sales, prices peak in Houston

New home sales and prices in Houston have hit a “peak,” according to HomesUSA.com CEO Ben Caballero.

Two views on what the Fed’s latest interest-rate hike means for real estate

Two economists expressed concerns about the real estate industry in the wake of the Fed’s decision to raise interest rates by three-quarters of a percent. 

HAR: New listings are up, but closings are still down

New listings are finally up in August, according to HAR’s Weekly Activity Snapshot.

Real Estranger Things

Enter the Upside Down… in Fayetteville, Ga! The famous Byers home from “Stranger Things” is officially on the market.

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. 

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