The Fed said that while economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace, job growth has remained low, and inflation is “somewhat elevated.”  

The second-hottest community was Waller, which had previously been the hottest Houston community for three quarters in a row.

On the market for the first time in 70 years, this Detroit-area home was constructed using over 20,000 glass bottles.

For the full year, renters signed 47,292 leases, up 6.2% from 2024. The total dollar value increased 6.9% to over $110 million.

The report covers the progress the organization has made toward its 2026-2028 Strategic Plan. 

Co-founders Nancy and Jose Almodovar cut the ribbon, joined by office leadership Jenny Correa and David Bernal of The Jenny Correa Team.

Middle-income seniors stand to be affected most by projected shortages — those who don’t qualify for subsidized housing but can’t afford new construction.

Agents affiliated with The Agency will now have access to Rechat’s CRM, the People Center, as well as a range of tools including a marketing center and an AI agent assistant.

Investor-led purchases made up 34% of all single-family residential sales in the third quarter of 2025, up 25.5% year over year and 1% from the second quarter.

Nationwide, rents increased 1.58% from 2024 to 2025 while prices stayed flat. In Texas, rents increased 2.56% during the same time period while prices dipped 4.03%.

“The past year brought a welcome sense of balance back to the Houston housing market,” said HAR Chair Theresa Hill with Compass RE Texas.

The seller’s agents are Kathryn Johnson and Michelle Bergkamp of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, who call the property “pure Alice in Wonderland magic.”

These are the five most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in 2025, as well as the agents responsible for the transactions.

The publication cited acquisitions of Anywhere Real Estate and @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, as well as Compass’ improved profitability in 2025, as evidence of Reffkin’s power in the industry.

Affordability challenges continue to bedevil homebuyers, despite mortgage rates falling to a three-year low, the National Association of Home Builders reported. 

A 20,000-square-foot estate within the Royal Oaks Country Club tops December’s list of the 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston.