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Housing inventory rebounds at record rate in largest metros, and Houston is on trend, Realtor.com reports

The number of homes available to buyers climbed 18.7% in June, the sharpest year-over-year increase in the history of the report.

French-style home in River Oaks listed for $17.9M

Spanning 11,248 square feet on 1.7 acres, the estate was listed by Nancy Almodovar, CEO of Nan and Company Properties, for $17,995,000.

New listings maintain steady momentum as buyer interest remains high

Interest in the housing market is strong as listing activity across Greater Houston remains steady, albeit slower-paced than last year, according to a new report by the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

The South shows strongest price, according to new S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index

What does the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index reveal about Houston real estate?

Pending-home sales post surprise increase in May

The increase ends a six-month string of monthly declines, the National Association of REALTORS® said.

Mortgage payments up 46.4% in Houston, as housing affordability hits 15-year low

Houston mortgage payments have grown 46.4%, as housing affordability hits a 15-year low, according to a new report.  Zillow’s latest market report found rising mortgage costs, along with skyrocketing prices and interest rates have made mortgages less affordable than

Surprise surge in new-home sales in May as median price falls

New-home inventory rose to 444,000 homes in May from 437,000 homes in April, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported.  

10 most-expensive active Texas listings in June

Activity is on the rise in the Texas luxury real estate market as lower-priced housing inventory struggles to keep up with the relentless demand of prospective buyers.

Texas among top 10 most fun states

When you consider entertainment, recreation, nightlife, parties and overall costs, it turns out, Texas is a pretty fun state! And that has a positive effect on Houston real estate.

Houston new-home prices hit record high in May

Houston’s new-home sales defied inventory challenges and rose for the fourth straight month in May. New homes sold faster and at a higher average price than the previous month, according to HomesUSA.com.

Median existing-home price tops $400,000 for first time in May

Meanwhile, existing-home sales slid 3.4% from April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.41 million, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. 

Houston No. 4 nationally for iBuyer service home sales

Houston was fourth on the list with 844 iBuyer home sales in the first quarter, accounting for 3.5% of home sales in the market.

New Coventry Homes program offers money-saving options

Houston-area buyers who finance a Coventry home through the builder’s preferred lender between June 17-30 can choose from three options to alleviate concerns over rising home prices and interest rates.

RE/MAX: Home sales fall 8.5% year over year in May

The number of homes for sale in May rose 16.3% month over month and 2.2% year over year. Months’ supply of inventory rose to 0.9 from 0.8 in April and fell from 1 in May 2021. 

Megatel Homes to bring $2B lagoon community to Houston

Megatel Homes has broken ground on Saint Tropez, a 4,500-lot residential lagoon community spanning over 1,000 acres in Houston.

Texas sees spike in foreclosure activity in May

Texas registered the third-highest number of foreclosure starts last month, according to a new ATTOM market report.