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Redfin: Climate change will exacerbate U.S. housing shortage

Climate change will negatively impact the already-stunted housing inventory in the U.S., according to a recent Redfin report.

Zillow pauses its iBuyer service for the rest of 2021

Zillow announced it will not sign any new contracts to buy homes until the end of the year due to a “backlog in renovations and operational capacity constraints.”

Foreclosure activity on the rise, yet still far below historic norms

It’s been barely three months since the federal moratorium on foreclosures expired, but it’s starting to prove costly, as nationally, foreclosures are on the rise, having increased 67% from last year.

Howard Hughes Corp. unveils plans for newest Bridgeland addition

The Howard Hughes Corp. recently announced plans for Parkland Row, the newest addition to its Bridgeland master-planned community.

MLS consortium scoops up digital MLS Remine

The acquiring group includes First Multiple Listing Service in Atlanta, MIAMI REALTORS®, ACTRIS MLS in Austin, Texas, and Heartland MLS in Kansas City.

Zillow: Unprecedented housing market shift has had little impact on sellers

While the past year has been unprecedented in terms of economic change and a global pandemic, most U.S. home sellers’ experiences were similar to past years, according to Zillow’s latest consumer housing trends report.  Consistent with the past three

EXIT Realty nurtures mental health, well-being in workplace

As COVID-19 continues to negatively impact people and workplaces, EXIT Realty Corp. International announced it is working to maintain the health and well-being of its agents and brokers through a series of programs, including its Focus on Good Health initiative.

Insurance-based smart home technology saves homeowners in more ways than one

As remote work becomes the new norm for many homeowners, real estate professionals are encouraging clients to consider implementing insurance-based smart home technology into their homes. 

Atlanta Realtor named president of AREAA

At 37 years old, the new president will be the second-youngest leader of the national nonprofit trade organization, which works to improve the homeownership rate in the Asian-American Pacific Islander community.

Houston housing market remains on-course for record year

The humming Houston real estate market is positioned for a record finish as it heads toward the final quarter of 2021. 

HUD now considering climate change when underwriting loans

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced a plan that will implement new policies to combat global warming, according to a press release. 

Real estate investor closes on Millionaire Mentorship flip

A four-bedroom house in the Meyerland community of southwest Houston is set to be renovated and sold as part of a contest hosted by private real estate investor Troy Kearns.

Missing apostrophe in Facebook post lands real estate agent in court

An Australian real estate agent’s failure to use proper punctuation in a Facebook post could cost him tens of thousands of dollars, according to a report by The New York Times.

Howard Hughes Corp. wins big at Greater Houston Builders Association awards gala

The Howard Hughes Corp. was recently honored with two PRISM Awards by the Greater Houston Builders Association.

Home building activity in Houston continues upward climb

Despite supply and lot availability shortages, Houston’s continued new-home growth is strong and home building outlook remains positive, according to a report by the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA).

Buy Emmitt Smith’s house — and get a date with the NFL star

Emmit Smith’s mansion boasts five bedrooms and nine bathrooms… in addition to one extra, unusual feature: a dinner date with the athlete himself.

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