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  • Houston Market: Luxury Real Estate up 34%

    Houston Market: Luxury Real Estate up 34%

    Houston housing rebounds: After a slow start, Houston's housing market is booming, with Early-Q2 sales exceeding last year's numbers.Inventory surge: The number of homes for sale has risen to pre-pandemic levels, giving buyers more options.

  • New Affordable Housing Option Opens in Houston

    New Affordable Housing Option Opens in Houston

    A new apartment project offers affordable one- and two-bedroom units in Houston for those earning 60% or less of the area's median income.

  • Houston Has 4,800 Build-to-Rent Homes on the Way

    Houston Has 4,800 Build-to-Rent Homes on the Way

    Houston ranks 3rd in the nation for built-to-rent homes, with 4,836 under construction. Factors driving this surge: – Pandemic's impact on remote work – Millennials reaching nesting age – Challenges in home buying

  • Happy Father’s Day

    Happy Father’s Day

    Approximately 2.5 billion Father's Day cards are sent each year. Neckties have become a popular traditional gift for Father's Day. "World's Greatest Dad" is a popular Father's Day phrase. Breakfast in bed is a common Father's Day treat. Wishing a fantastic Father's Day to all the dads who strive to be the best versions of…

  • New listings rise 12% annually in Houston

    New listings were strong in the 20th week of the year, with 3,543 properties added to the MLS, a 12% increase from the previous year. However, pending listings and closings decreased annually. Pending listings dropped by 12.2% and closings by 5.8%. Property showings decreased by 10.1%, but listing views on HAR.com increased by 19.1%. Continue…

  • Happy Flag Day

    Happy Flag Day

    Flag Day is the American flag's birthday party every June 14th! Flag Day was proclaimed in 1916 but officially recognized in 1949. Talk about a late celebration! Betsy Ross, a seamstress, sewed the first flag. Imagine if designers today made flag-inspired outfits!

  • Fort Bend County Market Update

    Fort Bend County Market Update

  • Houston: Top 5 Wealthiest Cities in the US

    Houston: Top 5 Wealthiest Cities in the US

    The US is the richest country in the world with ~$67T of investable wealth held by high net worth individuals. Houston has experienced significant growth in its millionaire population, ↑ 70% in 10-yr to reach 91K millionaires in 2024.

  • Houston requires the lowest salary to live comfortably, study says

    Houston has the lowest required salary for a comfortable living, according to a study. Continue to full article

  • What Are Houston’s Fastest-Growing Cities?

    What Are Houston’s Fastest-Growing Cities?

    Fairchilds, TX: Home prices surged by ~ $21K (6.9%) yearly, with a typical value of ~ $323K. Beach City, TX: Prices rose by ~ $21K (4.2%) yearly, with homes valued at ~ $525K on avg.

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