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Median home sales price nears record-high

The median sales price in the first month of 2021 was up 11.8% from January 2020 to $285,000, nearly matching the record high of $290,000 set last August.

Get your kicks on Route 66

This German Catholic church and adjoining schoolhouse, built in the late 19th century, has been converted to a B&B, event hall and duplex — it even comes with its own fully functioning restaurant.

Nearly a third of Houston homes face bidding wars

For the ninth month in a row, Redfin is reporting more than half the homes offered by their agents are facing competition at 56%.

Home sizes expected to rise in post-COVID world

After declining for years, the size of new single-family homes has begun to level off as consumers spend more time at home, a National Association of Home Builders analysis found.

Low-income housing doesn’t hurt home prices

The study dispels a long-held belief that nearby homes lose value once low-income housing is built in an area.

What must you earn to afford a Houston home payment?

The website, which notes that housing costs take up about one third of average spending for households, configured data by assessing the median home value and mortgage payment to show the minimum level of income necessary.

Houston rents jump in 2020, along with other major markets

“In the final months of 2020, single-family rents posted the highest increases in over four years,” said Molly Boesel, principal economist at CoreLogic. “However, single-family rent price reaction to the pandemic and resulting recession differed greatly across metros.”

Rate of homebuyers who are outbid doubles

The top reason why long-time searchers have not purchased a home is because 40% say they were outbid.

The 10 most expensive Houston homes sold in January

Nine Houston agents sold homes priced between $2,715,000 and $$6,995,000 last month, according to HAR.

Johnson Development plans ‘Best of the ‘Burbs’ tour

In addition to touring model homes filled with the latest design trends, event goers can also pick up a scratch-off ticket for the chance to win $100,000. 

Houston home prices jump 11.4% in 2020

The report added that vacation homes and affordable homes in small towns near major urban centers were in strong demand as a result of the pandemic.

Houston mortgage delinquency rates on the rise

“The consistent decline in serious delinquency since August is a sign of growing financial stability for families,” said Frank Martell, president and CEO of CoreLogic.

Bridgeland to welcome new elementary school in Prairieland Village

Top-rated Waller independent school district to open their first campus in Bridgeland.

Houston makes list of top 20 most affordable places to retire

What are the best U.S. cities for retirees? A new report from 55places.com names the top 20, and five of them are in Texas.

Taking homeschooling to another level

The structure, built in 1883, won the 2017 Archie Award for restoration and includes a blend of original and new features, such as reclaimed barn beams and restored original cherry wood floors.

Guaranteed Rate Super Bowl ad inspires positivity

Super Bowl time is almost here, and for those who enjoy the commercials as much as the game, keep an eye out for a new ad from retail mortgage lender Guaranteed Rate. The ad is part of their national

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