Real Estate
Mortgage Rates Generally Hold Steady
September 18, 2020
Mortgage Rates Generally Hold Steady
“Despite the recession, the very low mortgage environment has spurred many first-time homebuyers to jump into the real estate market,”…
Mortgage Rates Hit Another All-Time Low
September 11, 2020
Mortgage Rates Hit Another All-Time Low
“Mortgage rates have hit another record low due to a late summer slowdown in the economic recovery,” said Sam Khater,…
Remote Work Could Open Homeownership To Nearly Two Million Renter Households
September 10, 2020
Remote Work Could Open Homeownership To Nearly Two Million Renter Households
Many have young families and were planning to move to the suburbs in the future, but they’re making the move…
USGBC Names Coventry Homes Divisions LEED Homes Power Builders
September 4, 2020
USGBC Names Coventry Homes Divisions LEED Homes Power Builders
“We were the first and only production builder in the Austin and D-FW areas to follow LEED guidelines,” said Alex…
Mortgage Rates Remain Relatively Flat
September 4, 2020
Mortgage Rates Remain Relatively Flat
“Mortgage rates have remained effectively flat or at near record lows for the last month,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s…
NAR: Pending Home Sales Rise 5.9% In July
September 2, 2020
NAR: Pending Home Sales Rise 5.9% In July
That expected rebound would bring the full-year level of existing-home sales to 5.4 million, a 1.1 percent gain compared to…
New Research Shows Affordable Housing Shortage Persists
August 31, 2020
New Research Shows Affordable Housing Shortage Persists
“Rental affordability continues to be a major issue as demand remains high and supply of affordable housing is both insufficient…
Mortgage Rates Fall From Last Week’s Percentage
August 28, 2020
Mortgage Rates Fall From Last Week’s Percentage
“This year has been anything but normal and as the uncertainty lingers, mortgage rates remain near record lows,” said Sam…
Texas Supreme Court Extends Emergency Order On Evictions
August 27, 2020
Texas Supreme Court Extends Emergency Order On Evictions
The Texas Supreme Court has extended its emergency order on eviction proceedings until...
Housing Market Continues To Bounce Back; Real Estate Is Vital To Early Economic Recovery
August 24, 2020
Housing Market Continues To Bounce Back; Real Estate Is Vital To Early Economic Recovery
“July was a very encouraging month for the Central Texas housing market. Strong home sales, combined with an increase in…