HOUSING & REAL ESTATE
Through most of 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of apartments were offering some kind of concession as a way to entice renters. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Rising apartment rent continues to be trend in Houston region
The Houston-Harris County Emergency Rental Assistance Program has helped local families avoid eviction during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Courtesy Pixabay)
Harris County evictions trending up as federal moratorium ends
Year-over-year single-family home sales remained strong in the Houston real estate market in September. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)
HAR: Year over year, Houston single-family homes remain strong, on track for record year
A new development will be coming to east Kyle. (courtesy Texas Department of Transportation)
CI NATION ROUNDUP: East Kyle to see new development; Katy Boardwalk District announces updates, and more top stories
After July home sales dipped in Houston compared to last year, sales rebounded in August. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)
Year over year, Houston-area August home sales rebound after down July
Single-family home sales were down 6.1% compared to July 2020, when COVID-19-related home closing delays began to push through. Despite this, the Houston housing market still remains booming. Houston Association of Realtors (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)
HAR: Despite Houston-area home sales down 6.1% in July versus last year, market still booming
Distribution centers expand in Cy-Fair to meet e-commerce demand
Venterra Realty will be breaking ground on a new apartment complex in Cy-Fair. (Rendering courtesy Venterra Realty)
New apartment complex announced in Cypress
Construction in the new Dunham Pointe master-planned community is underway. (Danica Lloyd/Community Impact Newspaper)
Development, vaccines and high-speed rail: These were the 8 most read Cy-Fair news stories in July
Houston-area residents will be able to apply online for a one-time payment of $1,500 from July 28-Aug. 11. (File photo)
$30M COVID Relief Fund opens for Harris County residents as eviction moratorium ends
CyHou provides additional services outside of Cypress, including Tomball, Sugar Land and other Houston areas. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
CyHou Realty now serving Greater Houston area
Single-family homes sales were up 13.6% compared to June 2020, fed largely by homes priced $750,000 and above, like this Bellaire home that sold for between $1,425,001-$1,638,000 in June, according to a July report from the Houston Association of Realtors. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)
HAR: Despite tight inventory, Houston-area home sales up 14% in June versus last year
Paige Martin leads the Houston Properties Team with Keller Williams and has been in the Houston real estate industry for almost 20 years. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Q&A: Houston Realtor Paige Martin outlines causes, effects of Houston's strong seller's real estate market
Once completed, the Katy Boardwalk District will feature a nature preserve, multifamily housing and "the area’s first full-service conference center hotel.” (Courtesy Katy Boardwalk District)
New owner takes over Magnolia's Tree House Cafe; Katy Boardwalk District set to partially open this summer and more top Houston-area news
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Home Improvement Guide: Q&A with a Cypress landscaper
Morning Star Builders specializes in building homes and remodeling. (Courtesy Morning Star Builders)
Husband-and-wife team create dream homes at Cy-Fair-based Morning Star Builders
Home improvement guide: 4 tips from a Cypress home organizer
Dan and Cindy Boutwell own and operate Boutwell Properties, based in Cypress. (Danica Lloyd/Community Impact Newspaper)
Cypress Realtors Dan and Cindy Boutwell navigate competitive market
Water damage in Cy-Fair homes presents mold risk