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Sales fell again in May; strong rebound around the corner, says NAR

While existing-home sales were down again, the National Association of Realtors predicts a post-lockdown boom that will surpass 2019 sales figures.

Call it the coronavirus effect: Young adults are moving back home

Roughly 2.7 million U.S. adults moved in with a parent or grandparent in March and April as the coronavirus pandemic spread, potentially costing landlords hundreds of millions of dollars in monthly rent payments and casting doubt on the future of young workers in particular.

Real Estrange: Oh, Canada!

No wonder the location of this 2-bedroom home on Magdalen Islands, Quebec, Canada, is one of Lonely Planet’s No. 1 destinations.

Houston among top 10 markets for millennial buyers during the pandemic

A new report from NAR shows Houston became more attractive for millennials during the COVID-19 crisis. Here’s why.

RE/MAX reports single-digit decline in May homes sales nationwide

Although the single-digit decline from the previous month nationally is good news, home sales still lagged May of 2019 by 33.7%.

Lenders predict ‘near term strength’ for the housing market

May applications for new home purchases were up 26% from April, pointing to a recovery that’s already underway.

Permits, builder sentiment indicate turning point for the market

In a sign of continued forward momentum, single-family permits posted an 11.9% gain in May, while builder sentiment jumped 21 points in June.

Pride Month kicks off with landmark decision and new video series

It’s time to celebrate Pride Month and the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision for workplace equality. What better way than to meet some members of the LGBTQ community at RE/MAX?

Redfin: Bidding wars up in May in Houston

Houston’s making a good rebound in bidding wars, according to a new report.

Survey finds COVID-19 has disproportionate impact on minority housing options

A higher percentage of black and Hispanic individuals say their housing has been impacted by COVID-19, according to a new survey

Houston bucks large city trend with decrease in home flipping

Nationwide, home flippers saw a 36.7% return on their investment in the first quarter of 2020.

Single-family rent prices post lowest growth rate in 9 years

The latest CoreLogic report reveals the first measurable impact to the single-family rent market, pushing price growth to its lowest rate since the initial recovery of the Great Recession.

Three-quarters of homebuyers and renters change plans due to COVID-19

The survey of 1,500 adults also shows that the inability to tour properties in-person because of COVID-19, was the most common reason (42%) respondents chose not to move.

Inventory Intel: Bridgeland teams up with Darling Homes and Taylor Morrison to bring new units to Copper Breaks

Houston builders Taylor Morrison and Darling Homes introduce novel home designs in Copper Breaks, the newest neighborhood in master-planned community Bridgeland.

Real Estrange: All aboard!

Residents will be delighted by the station’s original ticket booth and stained-glass windows.

Civil unrest doesn’t stem housing sales

The market recovery continues amid nationwide protests.

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