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NAHB: Builder confidence plunges in May on affordability concerns

The release of the monthly survey from the National Association of Home Builders comes as the Biden Administration unveiled a housing-supply action plan that aims to boost the supply of affordable apartments and new homes. 

10 most-expensive active listings in Texas

A 12,522-square-foot home in Houston’s Sherwood Forest ranked fifth on the list of the 10 priciest homes listed for sale in Texas during the last 30 days.

Inside the rise in Hispanic homeownership

The rate of Hispanic homeownership is steadily increasing, new data from The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals shows. With 8.8 million Hispanic-owned households, more than 48% of Latinos now own homes, reflecting a continual rise since 2014.

Texas ranks 14th best in nation for business tax climate

A new report by the Tax Foundation ranks Texas No. 14 in the country when it comes to business tax climate.

Zillow 3D Home tours now available on Redfin

Zillow 3D Home tours, which offer interactive, 360-degree views of listings, will now appear on Redfin automatically — with no additional steps required from agents.

Realogy rebrands as Anywhere Real Estate

Realogy Holdings Corp. is officially rebranding as Anywhere Real Estate Inc. According to a press release, the company expects to implement the rebrand by end of second quarter 2022.

Enjoy many starry nights in this Pennsylvania home

When a quaint home in Conestoga, Pennsylvania, hit the market recently, the listing went viral. Illustrated in the style of Vincent van Gogh’s “Starry Night,” the walls are colored with vibrant, swirling hues.

New, pending listings register year-over-year decline

A total of 2,449 property listings went under contract in week 18, an 18.4% decline from the same week in 2021.

Mortgage applications rise for second week despite historically high rates

Despite a slow start to the spring homebuying season, prospective buyers are showing some resiliency in the face of higher mortgage rates, as seen by two weeks in a row of increasing loan applications. 

What the April inventory bump signals for the U.S. housing market

Though the number of active U.S. listings did shrink in April, it fell by the smallest amount — 12.2% — since December 2019, according to a new monthly report from Realtor.com. And the change has left experts feeling confident.

Smaller markets lead the way in Q1 home-price gains; Houston sees 17.4% rise

Seventy percent of the 185 metros surveyed by the National Association of REALTORS® saw double-digit price gains in the first quarter, compared to 66% in the preceding period. 

PearlX, Rice University unveil sustainable housing unit in Houston

Flexible energy provider PearlX Infrastructure, LLC (PearlX) recently announced a partnership with Rice University’s architecture department to complete the installation of a sustainable accessory dwelling unit, Auxiliary ADU.

Caballero sets third Guinness World Record for home sales

Two-time Guinness World Record titleholder Ben Caballero was recognized for the third time for having the most annual home sales transactions as an individual listing agent. 

Nan and Company Properties opens new office building in The Heights

Features include murals by local artists, nap pods, an in-house digital production studio, outdoor seating and more.

Homebuyer competition fell in March for the first time in six months

While competition fell nationally, Houston’s actually rose.

State Farm grant to ‘boost opportunity’ in Houston, other metros

The grant will fuel financial stability for families, businesses, affordable housing and better health and safety, all contributing to local economies, according to a press release.

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