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Houston home prices show no signs of slowing in March S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index

Nationally, the index posted its highest annual increase ever.

3,500 Sunbelt rental homes acquired for $1 billion

Most of the single-family homes are in Texas, Georgia, Alabama and Oklahoma. 

Texas leads nation for most Fortune 500 companies

Texas is home to more Fortune 500 companies than any other state, according to the 68th edition of Fortune’s annual ranking of America’s largest companies.

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ERA Legacy Living announces merger, expansion

ERA Legacy Living has joined forces with ERA Benes Realty to offer greater growth opportunities in the Houston real estate market.

Houston named top moving destination in U.S.

An estimated 14-23 million people moved in 2021, and according to a recent survey by truck rental company Penske, most of them headed to the Lone Star State.

Houston-area housing payments up nearly 50% from last year

Soaring home prices and markedly diminished inventory are suppressing housing affordability for many nationwide who are simultaneously dealing with a third roadblock: sharp mortgage rate growth.

Pending-home sales fall to 10-year low

Nevertheless, home prices are expected to continue rising through the end of the year, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. 

Orchard pilots cash-offer program for first-time buyers

Buy with Orchard gives first-time buyers the power of a cash offer to appeal to sellers and make homeownership more attainable.

Douglas Elliman announces Houston senior executive manager of sales

Luxury real estate firm Douglas Elliman Realty has appointed James Horne as its new senior executive manager of sales for Houston.

Which Houston suburb has the hottest real estate market?

With suburban home value growth surpassing that of urban homes, the most popular areas appear to be outside the city. Which Houston suburb is the hottest?

New residential sales fall in April as home prices, mortgage rates continue to climb

The rate of new single-family home sales fell 16.6% from March’s revised number, while the median sales price jumped to $450,600 from March’s revised median house price of $435,000. 

Compass joins the Fortune 500

Compass made its debut on the Fortune 500 today, becoming one of the youngest companies to make the list.

Houston real estate sees uptick in new-home sales

Houston’s housing supply challenges were no match for new-home sales last month, according to the latest monthly report from HomesUSA.

“Unusual” market in April as home sales slow, but listed homes still sell quickly and at high prices

The inventory of unsold homes increased in April, while the median existing-home sales price rose, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.

Single-family home construction slows for second month in a row as apartment starts jump

“Builders are responding to higher mortgage rates and are chasing rising rents, with fewer homebuyers and more renters being forced to renew their leases.” — NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun 

Homeowner equity surges again in Texas, emerging U.S. metros

Ten equity-rich metropolitan areas saw gains of at least 25% in just one year. All but Arizona were in southern states, including Texas, Florida and North Carolina.

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