Market Watch

Texas new home sales slipped in three of its four largest markets in March and took longer to sell, according to the newest and recently released monthly Texas New Home Sales Report from HomesUSA.com.

Company founder and CEO Ben Caballero offered his perspectives.

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With housing costs taking up as much as 50 percent of the median income in some states, the personal-finance website WalletHub recently released its report on the “States Where People Spend the Most & Least on Housing” to highlight where owning a home is unaffordable for the average person.

The flow of residents moving into Florida, Texas and other parts of the Sun Belt slowed significantly in 2024, according to a recent report from Redfin.

SingleSource Property Solutions, a Pittsburgh-based, leading provider of national mortgage services supporting the U.S. housing industry, is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

Recently, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. General Services Administration announced the addition of HUD headquarters to the accelerated disposition list to engage the market and explore HUD’s relocation options.

Ron Vaimberg, one of the mortgage industry’s most sought-after strategic trainers and thought leaders, has released a new book designed to guide mortgage loan originators to build stronger referral relationships in a changing and challenging market. The book is titled “The Purchase Shift: Winning Great Agent Relationships with Authentic Connection and AI.” 

According to Cotality’s (formerly CoreLogic) home price analysis for February, homebuying demand remained weak, as households address economic and policy uncertainty.

Also, the potential inflation pressures from tariffs, and concerns about job losses and personal financial situations are discussed.

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With rent payments taking up as much as 33 percent of the median income in some cities, the personal-finance website WalletHub recently released its report on “Cities with the Most Affordable Rent,” which highlighted where people can find the biggest financial reprieve.

Homebuyers have more opportunities this spring than they've had in years, according to a recent Zillow analysis.

A larger share of sellers are dropping their prices, and buyers have the bargaining power to land an even better deal, according to Zillow.

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Presale renovations are emerging as a crucial strategy for the real estate industry, transforming how properties are presented and sold in today’s tech-enabled housing market.

To uncover the impact and potential of this burgeoning new industry, Revive Real Estate released a new white paper report for 2025 on how strategic pre-sale renovations can maximize the value of a property.

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