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Bigger is better in coronavirus era, but buyers also want affordable

Homebuyers in Houston want bigger homes with more personal space.

Nation’s residences increase in equity in second quarter

ATTOM Data Solutions’ report of increased equity in residences across the country could be good news for the nation’s ability to absorb potential wave of foreclosures.

Real Estrange: Frank Lloyd round

This 2,553-square-foot home in Phoenix is not a piece of history solely because it was designed by world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, but also because it was designed for Wright’s own son and daughter-in-law, David and Gladys Wright.

Unemployment drops again, but long road to recovery remains

Nearly two million jobs were restored in July, as the economy struggles to return to pre-pandemic levels.

HAR releases list of 10 most expensive homes sold in July

Amid the Great Lockdown — the worst recession since the Great Depression — nine Houston agents sold homes priced between $3 million and $8 million last month.

August is the new May for peak home sales

Peak homebuying season has shifted to the end of summer, according to realtor.com.

Texas No. 3 for foreign homebuying

Foreign investors have taken pause when it comes to buying U.S. residential real estate, but better opportunities may be around the corner, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Zillow is back in Houston

Zillow has resumed its iBuyer program in Houston, reflecting the company’s confidence in the real estate market amid the pandemic.

Balmoral Crystal Lagoon takes home Texas Star Award

Balmoral’s Amenity Village took home a trophy for Best Community Amenity during the 2020 Texas Association of Builder’s Texas Star Awards on July 23.

Real Estrange: Housing with a pioneer spirit

This fully functional 2-bedroom, historic log cabin, built circa 1927-1929 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, would make Abe Lincoln proud.

Economists predict rally after deep Q2 dive

The U.S. economy suffered a titanic plunge in the second quarter, although economic activity is expected to increase in the third quarter.

Report finds rise in consumer finance complaints during pandemic

LendEDU finds 44% increase in complaints compared to previous year

Houston ranked 35th most expensive city for housing

RealtyHop asks whether homeownership is affordable for the average family? See how Houston did.

Two months in a row for improved pending home sales

Contract activity up over last year “remarkable,” according to NAR chief economist.

Inventory Intel: Bold Fox Development announces new community; sales open at Del Bello Lakes

Long-time real estate professional Alex Kamkar has launched a new residential development company to address changing buyer preferences while Ashton Woods kicks off sales at Del Bello Lakes.

1031 exchanges back on the chopping block in 2020 election

As the presidential election season moves into full swing, a popular tax mechanism for real estate investors has found its way into the crosshairs.

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