Houston new home prices fell during January sales slump
By Amber Heckler A new statewide real estate report has shown a slow decline in new home sales across Texas, including in the Houston metro area. The latest New Home Sales Index by HomesUSA.com discovered Houston saw the most new homes sold in January out of the four biggest metros in Texas, despite being in […]
Why builders can’t build affordable entry-level housing and how to fix it.
By Ben Caballero America’s No. 1 real estate agent proposes three innovative solutions to the nation’s shortage of affordable housing. They would lower costs while creating future long-term tax income for municipalities, would not increase the tax burden on citizens, and would not require state or Federal subsidies. America faces two interrelated housing crises simultaneously: an […]
Average new home prices in DFW grew during January sales slump
by Amber Heckler A new statewide real estate report has shown a slow decline in new home sales across Texas, including in Dallas-Fort Worth. The latest New Home Sales Index by HomesUSA.com discovered that Dallas-Fort Worth saw the second-most new homes sold in January out of the four biggest metros in Texas, despite being in […]
New home sales slide in Texas, but are still ahead of last year
Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin — the four largest markets in the Lone Star State — saw dips in January sales of new construction homes. The combined three-month average of home sales in those four markets fell 6% from 6,083 in December to 5,710 in January, according to a report from HomesUSA.com. But sales […]
Dallas’ New Home Market Finishes the Year Strong as Sales Improve
HomesUSA.com report also reveals higher prices and Days on Market Written by Kevin Hawkins Dallas-Ft. Worth’s new home sales were higher last month and year-over-year are 20% greater than December 2023, according to the newest monthly Texas New Home Sales Report released today by HomesUSA.com and its founder and CEO, Ben Caballero, the nation’s top-ranked real estate agent. […]
Automate to dominate: Do you have the right builder tech to compete in 2025?
By Ben Caballero For production home builders, the stakes in 2025 have never been greater. The combination of higher interest rates, increasing buyer expectations, and razor-thin profit margins is spotlighting inefficiencies that hamper sales, rob you of potential income, and send buyers to your competitors. Despite being one of the most vital yet often overlooked […]
Top Three Texas New Home Markets – Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio – finish the year strong as sales improve
HomesUSA.com report reveals higher prices and Days on Market for Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio Dallas, TX – January 23, 2025 – Texas’ new home sales last month were up 5% in its combined four largest markets and year-over-year are 14% greater than December 2023, according to the newest monthly Texas New Home Sales Report released today […]
Texas housing trends signal optimism for buyers and sellers
Despite a typical seasonal slowdown, Texas’ housing market is showing resilience as new home sales increased in November, according to a report from HomesUSA.com. Local real estate experts say Bryan-College Station is keeping pace with statewide trends, providing hope for a strong 2025. The report, based on data from major Texas markets—Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San […]
How can a new technology for home builders boast a 240% ROI?
By Ben Caballero What would a 240% ROI mean if every builder technology you invested in delivered a return like that? Unfortunately, most new technology overpromises and underdelivers. But SpecDeck, a breakthrough MLS listing platform, more than pays for itself by empowering home builders to maximize the effectiveness of their property listings. Today’s higher interest […]
Texas new home sales stable in October
DALLAS, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — While Texas new home sales remained steady last month for the combined four largest markets in Texas, home sales were up 12% from a year ago, home price changes were mixed, and inventory continued to gradually increase on October, according to the newest monthly Texas New Home Sales […]
