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
Caldwell Companies began selling its first homes in The Highlands in mid-September. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact Newspaper)
Caldwell Companies now selling homes for The Highlands development in Porter
A new development will be coming to east Kyle. (courtesy Texas Department of Transportation)
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Six of the Lake Houston-area’s seven ZIP codes experienced a decrease in the number of homes sold in July as compared to July 2020, while ZIP code 77396 experienced an increase. (Courtesy Pexels)
See how the Lake Houston-area real estate market fared in July 2021
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
Located near the intersection of Timber Forest Drive and Will Clayton Parkway, Eagle Springs is a 1,300-acre master-planned community that comprises 3,995 single-family homes and is zoned to Humble ISD. (Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Check out August's featured neighborhood in the Lake Houston area: Eagle Springs, 77346
The median price of homes sold increased year over year in all Lake Houston-area ZIP codes. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
See how the Lake Houston-area real estate market fared in June
The Highlands-Encore Collection will feature 18 homes in the first golf course section, which will be designed for active adult homebuyers age 55 and older. (Courtesy Encore by David Weekley Homes)
David Weekley Homes breaks ground on The Highlands-Encore Collection in Porter
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
The Highlands Imagination Collection is expected to open for sales in the fall. (Rendering courtesy David Weekley Homes)
Imagination by David Weekley Homes coming soon to The Highlands in Porter
The National Association of Home Builders offers routine home maintenance tips for homeowners looking to maintain their homes’ value and ensure their safety. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Home improvement guide: Ask a flooring specialist
John Ramoin is the owner of ProLift Garage Doors, which serves the north Houston area. (Courtesy ProLift Garage Doors)
Home improvement guide: Ask a garage door technician
The Highlands, a 2,310-acre community developed by Caldwell Communities, is set to open in late 2021 at the southwest corner of the Grand Parkway and FM 1314. (Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
The Highlands master-planned community set to open in late 2021
Balmoral, a 750-acre, master-planned community developed by Land Tejas, is located off of Beltway 8 and Woodland Hills Drive. (Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Construction continues on Balmoral with 645 lots remaining
The Groves, a 993-acre master-planned community by Ashlar Development, is located at West Lake Houston Parkway and Madera Run Parkway. (Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Approaching build-out, 550 available lots remain in The Groves
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
Historic preservation dispute complicates embattled Hurricane Harvey recovery program