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Insurance-based smart home technology saves homeowners in more ways than one

As remote work becomes the new norm for many homeowners, real estate professionals are encouraging clients to consider implementing insurance-based smart home technology into their homes. 

Atlanta Realtor named president of AREAA

At 37 years old, the new president will be the second-youngest leader of the national nonprofit trade organization, which works to improve the homeownership rate in the Asian-American Pacific Islander community.

Houston housing market remains on-course for record year

The humming Houston real estate market is positioned for a record finish as it heads toward the final quarter of 2021. 

HUD now considering climate change when underwriting loans

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced a plan that will implement new policies to combat global warming, according to a press release. 

Real estate investor closes on Millionaire Mentorship flip

A four-bedroom house in the Meyerland community of southwest Houston is set to be renovated and sold as part of a contest hosted by private real estate investor Troy Kearns.

Missing apostrophe in Facebook post lands real estate agent in court

An Australian real estate agent’s failure to use proper punctuation in a Facebook post could cost him tens of thousands of dollars, according to a report by The New York Times.

Howard Hughes Corp. wins big at Greater Houston Builders Association awards gala

The Howard Hughes Corp. was recently honored with two PRISM Awards by the Greater Houston Builders Association.

Home building activity in Houston continues upward climb

Despite supply and lot availability shortages, Houston’s continued new-home growth is strong and home building outlook remains positive, according to a report by the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA).

Buy Emmitt Smith’s house — and get a date with the NFL star

Emmit Smith’s mansion boasts five bedrooms and nine bathrooms… in addition to one extra, unusual feature: a dinner date with the athlete himself.

Court rules sending email could create binding contract

Email users should be mindful of what they write, as the contents of electronic messages could be legally binding, according to a report by the National Association of Realtors. 

Latino real estate investments are increasing at high rate

The median household wealth for U.S. Latinos is set to triple by 2024 — largely due to recent real estate gains. This information comes from data released by NAHREP®.

Coldwell Banker receives 2021 St. Jude New Partner Campaign of the Year Award

Coldwell Banker’s new group originally aimed to raise $250,000, which it did within the first six months of the year, and by October, it had more than doubled its initial goal.

Redfin expanding Direct Access home tours to Houston

Redfin is rolling out its Direct Access home tours to 22 markets, including Houston the company announced Tuesday. 

Houston ‘Legend’ developer Larry Johnson spotlighted in Builder Magazine

Johnson Development Corp. President Larry Johnson discusses everything from his childhood on a farm on the windy plains of the Texas Panhandle to his latest development, the 1,300-acre Harvest Green community in Richmond, Texas.

HAR: Last week’s housing inventory boost short-lived

The first week of October saw a drop in new listings, falling 18.4% from last week’s fleeting inventory surge.

DepositLink unveils platform to eliminate paper-check payments to broker and title companies

The new program, DepositLink Pay, allows a broker, agent or title company to direct buyers and renters to a customized URL or a “Pay” button online to make digital earnest-money deposits and rental payments with no cost to brokers, agents or companies. 

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