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Report: all-time drop in U.S. foreclosure activity in 2021
Last year saw an all-time decrease in U.S. foreclosure activity, according to Irvine, Calif.-based ATTOM Data Solutions’ Year-End 2021 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report.
BY JOHN SUAYAN
• JAN 30, 2022
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In victory for REX, Senate Judiciary Committee advances American Innovation and Choice Online Act
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Jan. 20 voted 16-6 to advance the American Innovation and Choice Online Act out of committee towards a full vote on the Senate floor.
BY JOHN SUAYAN
• JAN 28, 2022
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'Even renters can benefit from renewable energy': PearlX partners with SolarEdge to deliver clean energy to Texas tenants
Energy provider PearlX and smart energy technology company SolarEdge have partnered to develop a series of clean energy projects for Texas renters.
BY ANDY NGHIEM
• JAN 28, 2022
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Report: 2021 was record year for home sales in Houston area
Houston-area home sales set a record in ’21. Prices continued to rise, closing the year well above where they started. And strong demand continues to draw down inventory and push up values.
BY PRESS RELEASE
• JAN 26, 2022
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'Great day for consumer choice': REX commends Realogy's challenge to NAR
REX, a real estate developer, recently announced that Realogy Holdings Corp. has also openly challenged the National Association of Realtors (NAR) to eliminate the mandatory commission payment requirement for homeowners.
BY TIMOTHY STUCKEY
• JAN 16, 2022
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'There is no denying the importance of Texas in today's legal marketplace': Michelman & Robinson chooses Dallas for first Texas office
National Law Firm Michelman & Robinson is increasing its presence and opening a new office in the Dallas region.
BY ANDY NGHIEM
• JAN 14, 2022
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REX-Real Estate celebrates allowance of real estate rebates in Louisiana
A technology-focused real estate brokerage company that has offices in Austin is celebrating a victory brought about in Louisiana, in which the Attorney General’s office said that real estate rebates are legal in that state.
BY TAMARA BROWNING
• DEC 20, 2021
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Luxury homes in Texas saw a 90% increase in sales this year
The 2021 Texas Luxury Home Sales report on Dec. 14 released a report showing the number of homes in the state that sold for over $1 million increased by 90%.
BY TRINA THOMAS
• DEC 20, 2021
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'We are very pleased to add this expansion to our portfolio': Landsea Homes to begin residential development in Anthem
Residential homebuilding company Landsea Homes recently expanded its homebuilding portfolio by entering into a deal to purchase more than 900 lots in Texas.
BY ANDY NGHIEM
• DEC 12, 2021
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DFW-area real estate market 'frenzy' is over: Texas A&M research economist
The largely pandemic-driven housing market frenzy that gripped the Dallas-Fort Worth area for about a year hasn't just cooled down, it's over.
BY KAREN KIDD
• DEC 12, 2021
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College students feel impact of affordable housing crisis in Austin
The affordable housing crisis in Austin is affecting college students in the area more heavily now than ever.
BY CALEB LOMBARDO
• DEC 8, 2021
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Redfin reports up to 30% increase in rent
In an economy where companies like Blackrock are allowed to purchase entire neighborhoods and fix prices, Redfin reports a 13% increase in rent nationwide last year alone.
BY AUGUSTUS GRIFFITH JR.
• DEC 3, 2021
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'The Hayden Outdoors marketing plan is second to none': Bobby Norris explains move to Hayden Outdoors
Bobby Norris joins Hayden Outdoors Real Estate
BY JOHN KELLY
• NOV 28, 2021
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'How incredibly crazy the housing market is in the entire city of Austin': Austin housing market maintains record-setting pace
Austin housing market calms, but set for record-breaking year
BY JOHN KELLY
• NOV 27, 2021
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'Continued high growth surge of Georgetown': New development coming
Hilco Real Estate has sold two Austin-area development sites
BY JOHN KELLY
• NOV 27, 2021
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'Over 30 years in the title industry': Governor Abbott appoints new member to Texas Real Estate Broker Lawyer Committee
Governor Abbott has appointed Darlene Fairchild to the Texas Real Estate Broker Lawyer Committee
BY JOHN KELLY
• NOV 24, 2021
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Housing market in Texas said to be at 'new normal' after pandemic frenzy
Housing prices in Texas are beginning to return to a steadier phase after the pandemic frenzy has ended.
BY ZACHARY RICHTER
• NOV 20, 2021
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'The market is cooling off, but I think it is only seasonal': Home sales in Texas decline but experts expect rebound
The Texas housing market appears to be cooling off
BY JOHN KELLY
• NOV 16, 2021
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Round Rock getting Amazon distribution center, some residents unhappy
Round Rock is getting an Amazon distribution center.
BY DAVID BEASLEY
• NOV 14, 2021
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Analysts disagree about whether housing prices will slump or surge next year
Whether the current housing prices will continue into near double-digit territory next year or there will be a "significant slowdown" depends on the analysis.
BY KAREN KIDD
• NOV 12, 2021