Virtual home tours are helping COVID-conscious home buyers and sellers
For many, shopping for a home has really changed in the last several months. Clicking through online listings seems so much safer, and would-be buyers may have noticed the opportunity to take a 'virtual tour'.
US new home sales jump 13.8% in June
The Commerce Department reported Friday that the June gain pushed sales of new homes to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 776,000. The increase follows a 19.4% jump in May.
'Golden Girls' house hits market for $3M
Los Angeles property doubled as exterior of fictional Miami home
Houston realtor caught posting racist messages on social media
“Black people bring out the worst in us”. “I’m sick of these thugs making excuses on the news for their animal behavior”. These are just a portion of two of the posts put up on Facebook by Houston realtors and the complaints began rolling in. The Houston Association of Realtors immediately followed up with a post of its own saying "Racism Has No Home Here".
Some homeowners will face balloon payment after months of skipping mortgage
Some homeowners will owe a balloon payment for all the months skipped in just a few short months, so families are worried they won't be able to pay it. But there are options.
Report shows upbeat look at local real estate market, but analysts expect slowdown
The Houston Association of Realtors's monthly report shows an 8 percent increase in buyers closing on single-family homes last month over a year earlier.
Realtors adjust to the new norm during COVID-19 pandemic
Realtors are now using live streams and virtual tours online to show homes to prospective buyers to avoid spreading the COVID-19 virus in person.
Apartment management sends out memo targeting black women
A corporate email was sent to apartment managers warning them on how to spot a trap queen before renting to them.
New York town selling mansion for $50K - but there's a catch
The city of Auburn, New York, is selling a massive Victorian home for $50,000 - but only if interested buyers can provide a full restoration plan for the residence.
Buyer's market homes for sale in Houston
Buyer's market homes for sale in Houston
Buyer's market homes for sale in Houston
Buyer's market homes for sale in Houston
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