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Both rental demand and available properties climbed in March
April 17, 2024
INVENTORY CONTINUES TO BLOOM AS HOUSTON HOME SALES DIP IN MARCH
All housing segments were affected by the first sales decline of 2024
April 10, 2024
Bogany named recipient of NAR's 2024 Fair Housing Champion Award
April 3, 2024
Double-digit surge in new listings of single-family rentals
March 20, 2024
March 13, 2024
Robust supply fuels strong leasing activity in the Greater Houston area
February 21, 2024
All major market indicators rose in January, including sales volume and inventory
February 14, 2024
38% of Houston-area households could afford to purchase a median-priced home in Q4 2023
February 8, 2024
January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024
January 10, 2024
January 10, 2024
HOUSTON’S RENTAL MARKET HAS A VERY MERRY NOVEMBER
December 20, 2023
HOUSTON HOME SALES OUTPERFORM IN NOVEMBER
Sales register their first increase in 19 months amid expanding inventory and moderating prices
December 13, 2023
November 15, 2023
November 9, 2023
November 8, 2023
October 31, 2023
DEMAND FOR HOUSTON RENTAL HOMES REMAINS STRONG IN SEPTEMBER
October 11, 2023
HAR Community Conversations welcomes HPD Chief Troy Finner as the first guest on Thursday, October 5 at 12 p.m.
HAR LAUNCHES VOICE-ACTIVATED HOME SEARCH TOOL
HAR collaborates with Lundy Inc. on tool to help the visually impaired with their home search
August 1, 2023
THE HEART OF HOUSTON SEES AN UPTICK IN HOME SALES
Houston's top 10 communities show a continued demand in outlying communities during Q2 2023
July 25, 2023
JUNE DELIVERS STRONG NUMBERS ACROSS ALL SEGMENTS OF HOUSTON’S RENTAL MARKET
July 19, 2023
HAR AND CUBICASA COLLABORATE TO DISPLAY FLOOR PLANS ON PROPERTY LISTINGSl
July 18, 2023
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May 2, 2023
HOUSTON HOME BUYERS FLOCK TO MORE AFFORDABLE, OUTLYING COMMUNITIES, ACCORDING TO NEW HAR REPORT
March 8, 2023
Forty percent of Houston-area households could afford to purchase a median-priced home during Q4 2022
February 9, 2023
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December 14, 2022
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November 16, 2022
Forty-one percent of Houston-area households could afford to purchase a median-priced home during Q3-2022
November 10, 2022
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September 14, 2022
Soaring prices and interest rates send would-be homebuyers flocking to rentals
July 20, 2022
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December 8, 2021
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October 13, 2021
Consumers continue to snap up homes despite tight inventory and record prices
July 14, 2021
Limited inventory cannot stop the buying frenzy among consumers still taking advantage of low interest rates
June 9, 2021
Sales of high-end homes explode while a severe lack of inventory leaves consumers little to buy in the sub-$250K market
Despite the freak winter storm, sales climbed for a ninth straight month and pricing set a new record
The former HAR and TR chairman receives the highest statewide honor for exceptional service in the real estate industry
March 5, 2021
February 15, 2021
Homebuyers continued to take advantage of historically low interest rates in January, snapping up homes still on the market
Real estate’s designation as an ‘essential service’ was the key as Realtors provided critically needed housing to consumers throughout the year
January 13, 2021
Market maintains a record-setting pace even as the supply of homes dwindles further
December 9, 2020
Consumers keep the market humming despite record-low inventory and a pandemic
November 11, 2020
The luxury housing segment leads the way, pulling up overall pricing
Sales volume and pricing soar to new highs as pent-up demand from COVID-19 heats up Houston housing for a second straight month
July 8, 2020
Pandemic and slumping oil prices combine to drive closed home sales down for a second straight month, however leading indicators show positive signs
June 10, 2020
CORONAVIRUS SHOWS LITTLE MEASURABLE EFFECT ON HOUSTON’S MARCH HOME SALES
Strong sales momentum through mid-March helps offset COVID-19’s market impact later in the month
April 8, 2020
HAR PUSHES MEASURES TO SAFEGUARD LOCAL REAL ESTATE MARKETPLACE IN THE WAKE OF CORONAVIRUS
March 20, 2020
HOUSTON HOME SALES GAIN MOMENTUM IN FEBRUARY
Sales volume climbs for an eighth consecutive month and the $250K-$500K price range is the sweet spot
March 11, 2020
HOUSTON REAL ESTATE ENJOYS A STRONG START TO 2020
Home sales mark a seventh straight month of gains while demand for lease properties also rises
February 12, 2020
THE HOUSTON REAL ESTATE MARKET CHARGES ACROSS THE FINISH LINE FOR A RECORD 2019
December marks the biggest percentage increase of the year in home sales
January 8, 2020
HAR POSTHUMOUSLY HONORS JAMIE LYNN GILMORE WITH 2019 JOHN E. WOLF COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
January 6, 2019
HAR HONORS MIKE WONG OF KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SOUTHWEST AS 2019 REALTOR OF THE YEAR
January 6, 2020
HAR'S 2020 LEADERSHIP TEAM TAKES OATH OF OFFICE DURING DECEMBER 19 CEREMONIES
January 6, 2020
THE HOUSTON HOUSING MARKET CHUGS CONFIDENTLY ALONG THROUGH NOVEMBER
Low interest rates buoy sales for a fifth straight month
December 11, 2019
HAR RECOMMENDS INCUMBENT HOUSTON MAYOR SYLVESTER TURNER IN DECEMBER RUNOFF ELECTION
November 25, 2019
HAR ANNOUNCES RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES FOR HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL IN DECEMBER RUNOFF ELECTION
November 25, 2019
BUYERS MAINTAIN DEMAND FOR HOUSTON HOUSING IN OCTOBER
Home sales rise for a fourth straight month as mortgage interest rates remain low
November 13, 2019
THE HOUSTON HOUSING MARKET SHOWS NO LETUP IN SEPTEMBER
Home sales remain on track for a record year
October 9, 2019
HAR SALUTES THE 2019 RISING STARS IN REAL ESTATE
HAR’s 10th annual YPN ‘20 Under 40 Rising Stars in Real Estate Awards’ celebrates excellence in sales, leadership and community service
October 8, 2019
HOUSTON HOME SALES SIZZLE IN AUGUST
Consumers drive sales volume to near-record levels as interest rates stay low
September 11, 2019
THE HOUSTON REAL ESTATE MARKET HEATS UP IN JULY
Home buyers push sales volumes to record highs
August 14, 2019
HOUSTON HOME SALES FALL SHY OF LAST JUNE'S RECORD, BUT CONTINUE TO OUTPACE 2018
Housing inventory grows to pre-Harvey levels
July 10, 2019
HOUSTON HOME SALES AND PRICES GAIN MOMENTUM IN MAY
Supply of homes outpaces 2018, helping to meet increased demand
June 12, 2019
THE LUXURY MARKET LEADS THE WAY IN HOUSTON'S APRIL HOME SALES GAINS
Single-family home sales achieve the biggest increase of 2019
May 8, 2019
THE HOUSTON HOUSING MARKET BLOSSOMS IN MARCH
Demand for rental properties remains strong; inventory reaches a five-month high
April 10, 2019
HOUSTON HOME RENTALS SOAR IN FEBRUARY WHILE SALES RECOVER
Sales of single-family homes in the $500K-$750K range perform best
March 13, 2019
NORTH TEXAS REAL ESTATE INFORMATION SYSTEMS TO OFFER HAR.COM APP FOR PROS TO ITS MLS SUBSCRIBERS
73,000 Texas Realtors will have access to powerful new tool
February 27, 2019
HOUSTON'S HOUSING MARKET COOLS IN JANUARY
Home sales sag, but rentals surge; inventory grows
February 13, 2019
THE HOUSTON HOUSING MARKET BREAKS RECORDS IN 2018
Sluggish December sales and limited housing supply can't slow down overall real estate activity for the year
January 9, 2019
HOUSTON REAL ESTATE IS ON TRACK FOR ANOTHER RECORD YEAR
Entering the final weeks of the year, home sales continue to outpace 2017's record levels
December 12, 2018
THERE'S NOTHING SPOOKY ABOUT OCTOBER HOUSTON HOME SALES
Despite low inventory, home sales see gains and prices reach October highs
November 14, 2018
THE HOUSTON HOUSING MARKET COOLS IN SEPTEMBER
Home sales and leases take a post-summer breather, but continue to outpace 2017's record volume
October 10, 2018
HURRICANE HARVEY DISTORTS HOUSTON HOUSING ANALYSIS
Current market conditions are healthy, but storm’s effects distort traditional measurements
September 12, 2018
HAR IS NAMED AMBASSADOR ASSOCIATION TO BELIZE
September 10, 2018
HOUSTON REAL ESTATE STAYS HOT IN JULY
Midway through summer, home sales continue to outpace 2017's record volume
August 8, 2018
HAR TAKES ITS ACCLAIMED HAR.COM MOBILE APP TO THE STREETS — LITERALLY — WITH 'CAR MODE'
July 19, 2018
HOUSTON HOME SALES BREAK RECORDS IN JUNE
Sales volume and pricing reach new highs
July 11, 2018
CONSUMERS KEEP HOUSTON HOME SALES BLOOMING IN MAY
Prices edge upward even as the supply of homes improves
June 13, 2018
HOUSTON REAL ESTATE HAS A SPRING IN ITS STEP IN APRIL
Home sales and rentals rebound and prices reach record highs
May 9, 2018
HAR ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR FARHA AHMED FOR SUGAR LAND CITY COUNCIL AT LARGE POSITION 2
April 20, 2018
HOUSTON HOME SALES COOL IN MARCH
Sales volume enters negative territory for the first time in seven months
April 11, 2018
FEBRUARY MARKS A GENERALLY POSITIVE MONTH FOR HOUSTON HOME SALES
Luxury market sees improvement, but inventory overall shrinks
March 14, 2018
HOUSTON HOME SALES ENJOY A HEALTHY START TO 2018
January brings a year-over-year increase in sales and stable inventory
February 14, 2018
HAR RECOMMENDS SYLVIA GARCIA FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 29
February 13, 2018
HAR ANNOUNCES RECOMMENDATION FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 2
February 8, 2018
HAR ANNOUNCES RECOMMENDATION FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY JUDGE
February 8, 2018
HAR ANNOUNCES RECOMMENDATION FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 4
February 8, 2018
HAR PRESIDENT & CEO BOB HALE RANKS AMONG THE MOST POWERFUL IN REAL ESTATE
January 22, 2018
HURRICANE HARVEY CAN’T STOP HOUSTON’S HOUSING MARKET FROM REACHING RECORD TERRITORY IN 2017
Houston real estate resists Mother Nature to complete its strongest year ever
January 10, 2018
HOUSTON HOME SALES BRING GOOD TIDINGS IN NOVEMBER
The post-Harvey rebound continues despite constrained inventory
December 13, 2017
HOUSTON'S POST-HARVEY HOUSING MARKET SEES FURTHER GAINS IN OCTOBER
Home sales continue their positive momentum but constrain inventory levels in the process
November 8, 2017
HOUSTON'S OFFICE MARKET RECOVERY SLOW, INDUSTRIAL DEMAND REMAINS HIGH
October 18, 2017
HOUSING MARKET PROVES IT IS 'HOUSTON STRONG' AFTER HARVEY
A month after the devastating storm, September sees home sales rebound and rentals surge
October 11, 2017
HAR ANNOUNCES RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES FOR THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
October 2, 2017
HAR ANNOUNCES RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES FOR HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
October 2, 2017
HAR ANNOUNCES RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES FOR CITY COUNCIL RACES IN MISSOURI CITY
October 2, 2017
HAR HONORS THE 2017 RISING STARS IN REAL ESTATE
Beverly Hills "rock star Realtor" Mauricio Umansky brings his billion-dollar magic to HAR’s eighth annual YPN ‘20 Under 40 Rising Stars in Real Estate Awards’
September 28, 2017
XCELIGENT, HAR AND COMMGATE ASSIST HOUSTON COMMERCIAL TENANTS DISPLACED BY HURRICANE HARVEY
September 15, 2017
HURRICANE HARVEY HAMMERS HOUSTON HOUSING
Historic storm slams the door on home sales during the last week of August
September 13, 2017
HOUSTON ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS PROVIDES STATEWIDE HOUSING RELIEF IN THE WAKE OF HURRICANE HARVEY
September 8, 2017
LUXURY MARKET LEADS THE WAY DURING ANOTHER POSITIVE MONTH FOR HOUSTON HOME SALES
Pricing gains ease in July while inventory grows to a five-year high
August 9, 2017
HOUSTON HOME PRICES AND SALES VOLUME SET RECORDS IN JUNE
Housing inventory reaches highest level in nearly five years
July 12, 2017
HOUSTON HOME SALES AND RENTALS HEAT UP IN MAY
Market continues to outpace last year's record performance
June 13, 2017
HAR ANNOUNCES RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE WOODY OWENS FOR PEARLAND CITY COUNCIL POSITION 7
June 1, 2017
HAR ANNOUNCES RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE JOHN "JR" MOON FOR MAYOR OF PASADENA
May 26, 2017
1991 HAR CHAIRMAN JOHN NICHOLS RECEIVES NATIONAL HONOR FOR POLITICAL SERVICE
May 16, 2017
APRIL MARKS ANOTHER POSITIVE MONTH FOR HOUSTON HOME SALES
Increased inventory helps prime the market for summer demand
May 10, 2017
HAR ANNOUNCES RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES FOR CITY OF PASADENA
April 25, 2017
HAR ANNOUNCES RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE JOHN “JR” MOON FOR MAYOR OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
April 21, 2017
HOUSTON'S OFFICE MARKET SLOW-MOVING, INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY REMAINS HEALTHY
April 20, 2017
HAR RECOMMENDS A VOTE "FOR" ON HOUSTON I.S.D., PROPOSITION ONE
April 13, 2017
HOUSTON HOME SALES BLOSSOM IN MARCH
Sales volume, pricing and inventory maintain their positive trajectory; rental properties experience a surge
April 12, 2017
HAR ANNOUNCES RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE SEAN BURNETT FOR SUGAR LAND CITY COUNCIL POSITION 4
April 5, 2017
HOUSTON HOME SALES AND PRICING RISE AGAIN IN FEBRUARY
Homes at $250K and up record strongest sales; inventory grows slightly
March 8, 2017
THE HOUSTON REAL ESTATE MARKET LAUNCHES 2017 IN POSITIVE TERRITORY
Sales volume and pricing were up in January; inventory grew
February 8, 2017
2016's MOST EXPENSIVE-SELLING HOMES IN GREATER HOUSTON
Homes in River Oaks, The Woodlands and Memorial are among the most expensive properties sold in 2016
January 26, 2017
HOUSTON'S COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY SLOWS IN FOURTH QUARTER, BUT OPTIMISM ABOUNDS FOR 2017 AND BEYOND
January 18, 2017
HOUSTON HOME SALES ACHIEVE RECORD VOLUME IN 2016
Houston real estate conquers enegry slump to complete its strongest year ever
January 11, 2017
HOUSTON HOME SALES SURGE IN NOVEMBER
Luxury market enjoys its first sales increase in over a year
December 14, 2016
HAR WELCOMES ITS 2017 LEADERSHIP TEAM
December 1, 2016
HAR'S INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY GROUP WINS PLATINUM DESIGNATION FOR THE FIFTH TIME
November 30, 2016
THE HOUSTON REAL ESTATE MARKET ENTERS AUTUMN ON STEADY FOOTING
Home sales volume keeps pace with 2015 while pricing achieves October highs
November 9, 2016
HAR ANNOUNCES CANDIDATE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA
October 19, 2016
HAR ANNOUNCES CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENTS FOR THE FORT BEND COUNTY REGION
October 19, 2016
HAR ANNOUNCES RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES FOR WOODLANDS TWNSP. BD. OF DIRECTORS AND MONTGOMERY CO. REGION
October 18, 2016
HOUSTON AREA HOME SALES EASE SLIGHTLY IN SEPTEMBER
Mid-range housing is the sweet spot; prices reach September highs
October 13, 2016
HAR SETS A NATIONAL RECORD FOR REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY FUNDRAISING
September 28, 2016
HAR HONORS RISING STARS IN REAL ESTATE
HAR’s seventh annual YPN ‘20 Under 40 Rising Stars in Real Estate Awards’recognizes excellence in sales, leadership and community service
September 27, 2016
HOUSTON HOME SALES SEE AUGUST REBOUND
A healthier supply of inventory helps meet strong buyer demand; sales volume reaches historic high
September 14, 2016
HAR URGES HOUSTON-AREA REALTORS TO BEWARE OF HARASSING FOOT FETISHIST
August 24, 2016
HOUSTON AREA HOME SALES COOL IN JULY
Single-family home sales decline for the first time since January while inventory remains over 2015 levels
August 10, 2016
HAR INTEGRATES LIVE CHAT FEATURE IN ITS ACCLAIMED MOBILE APP
August 4, 2016
HAR LAUNCHES HOUSTON LIVING APP FOR ANDROID PLATFORM
August 3, 2016
HOUSTON'S MEDIAN HOME PRICE HITS A RECORD HIGH IN JUNE
Mid-range housing sees positive activity again while inventory gets another boost
July 13, 2016
THE HOUSTON HOUSING MARKET HEATS UP IN MAY
Growing inventory helps meet increased buyer demand; pricing eases
June 15, 2016
HOUSTON ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS PITCHES IN TO AID VICTIMS OF TAX DAY FLOODING
May 19, 2016
HOUSTON'S FIRST-QUARTER COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY CONTINUES TO SLOW AMID ECONOMIC DOWNTURN
May 19, 2016
THE HOUSTON REAL ESTATE MARKET MAINTAINS A HEALTHY BALANCE IN APRIL
Home sales are up year-to-date; mid-range housing remains the sweet spot
May 11, 2016
HOUSTON’S MARCH HOUSING NUMBERS SHOW STABILITY DESPITE ONGOING ENERGY JITTERS
Mid-range housing sees sales gains; overall market is ahead year-to-date
April 13, 2016
AUSTIN BOARD OF REALTORS® PROPERTY LISTINGS INCREASE EXPOSURE ACROSS TEXAS ON HAR.COM
‘Homes and Rentals’ website now features Austin-area properties for sale
April 12, 2016
March 28, 2016
HOUSTON ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS JOE ZIMMERMAN FOR MAYOR OF SUGAR LAND
March 28, 2016
March 28, 2016
THE HOUSTON HOUSING MARKET HOLDS STEADY IN FEBRUARY
Homes priced between $150K and $500K performed best
March 9, 2016
February 29, 2016
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February 16, 2016
HOUSTON HOME SALES SHOW RESILIENCE IN JANUARY
Despite sliding oil prices, mid-range housing holds its own
February 10, 2016
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