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Consumer confidence takes hit from COVID-19 resurgence

Optimism is waning across the country, especially in states where the coronavirus is spiking, according to a new report.

Johnson Development named developer of the year

The Texas Association of Builders awards seven trophies to Houston master-planned community developer.

Newly pending sales in Houston up 9.2% in mid-July

Zillow reports that homes typically went under contract in two weeks.

Real Estrange: Hitting the road at home

These 250-square-foot dwellings are a perfect fit for those with a minimalist lifestyle and a taste for the open road.

The new pandemic escapism is online home shopping

Now might be a good time for brokers to make sure their online assets are in order, according to a new report from Today.

Inventory Intel: Ashton Woods to open master-planned community; Tuscan Lakes nears closeout

Gated master planned community Sierra Vista to offer luxury amenities in a near-town location while Italian-themed Tuscan Lakes wraps up sales.

NAHB pushes expanded relief to address housing priorities

In a letter sent to Congress, the National Association of Home Builders recently called for an expansion of the Paycheck Protection Program, rental assistance and other measures to rebuild the economy through support for the housing industry.

Realtor.com: Houston housing recovery continues

It’s still a seller’s market as buyers extend the spring shopping season into summer, according to Realtor.com chief economist Danielle Hale

New guide helps community associations navigate reopening during COVID-19

The Community Associations Institute has released detailed safety guidelines for homeowner associations grappling with how to reopen amidst pandemic concerns.

Former Houston Rockets star Steve Francis lists Memorial Village home

Calling it a ‘slam dunk’ for luxury buyers, Nan & Company Properties/Christie’s International Real Estate is managing the sale of former professional basketball player Steve Francis.

‘Mission control’ playhouse to raise funds for HomeAid Houston

A space-themed playhouse, set to make a ‘lunar landing’ in a Houston backyard later this summer, will help raise money for the Greater Houston Builders Association’s HomeAid charity.

Real Estrange: Erin go green

A wood stove heats the structure, and residents rely on a rainwater collection system for even greater self-sufficiency.

As states reopen, Houston home sales jump in June

Inventory hits a record low in June, according to RE/MAX, which reports that nationwide the supply is now under two months.

Houston experiences second-strongest housing rebound in U.S.

The city lands the No. 2 spot on a new report tracking buyer demand during COVID-19.

Zillow: Strong home prices could be cooling

Those who jumped into the market in the spring were rewarded, and their success could attract more sellers.

If 6 feet apart isn’t enough …

Listed at $294,000, the historic 1894 Wolf Trap Lighthouse includes a picturesque 0.68-acre lot on the shore of Horn Harbor in Port Haywood, Virginia, for easy access (as long as you have a boat).

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