Real Estate Archives

May 31, 2023May 31, 2023

Study finds over one quarter of US homeowners struggle with housing costs

By: Stacy M. Brown / NNPA A recent study conducted by the Chamber of Commerce, a product research company specializing in real estate, revealed that more...

by Staff

May 12, 2023May 17, 2023

Beauty Community Entertainment Fashion Local News Real Estate

Houston’s legendary modeling and fashion icon, Neal Hamil, dies at 63

Witty, compassionate and socially-conscious, Neal Hamil had everything it took to draw you in and keep you right where he wanted you to be. The...

by Alexandria Green-Jones

Local National News Real Estate

6 things to consider doing if you can’t pay rent this month

(StatePoint) The average national rent surpassed $2,000 for the first time ever in 2022, which has made keeping up with rent payments challenging for millions...

by Staff April 30, 2023May 2, 2023

Lifestyle National Real Estate

Houston ranks in top 10 most affordable must-visit Airbnb’s in the US

A new study shows a ranking of ten of the most affordable Airbnb’s in the US that also have the wow factor that people are...

by Alexandria Green-Jones April 18, 2023April 22, 2023

National News Real Estate

NAREB wants special purpose credit programs to bridge Black-white homeownership gap

By: Stacy M. Brown / NNPA The median net worth for Black households is an embarrassingly low $24,000 compared to $188,000 for white families. And...

by Editor-in-Chief April 16, 2023April 16, 2023

Family National News Politics Real Estate

HUD Secretary Fudge hosts Black journalists in discussion to fix housing crisis

By: Stacy M. Brown / NNPA U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge recently held a roundtable with a group of Black journalists to...

by Staff April 5, 2023April 5, 2023

Community Family Local News Real Estate

Commissioner Rodney Ellis announces $15M investment in affordable, safe, healthy housing

At the start of National Fair Housing Month, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis on Tuesday strongly advocated for the Commissioners Court’s approval of a $15...

by Alexandria Green-Jones April 4, 2023April 5, 2023

Local News Real Estate

AAA Texas: Make sure your home is ready for the cold weather

With the season’s most frigid temperatures on the way, AAA Texas reminds homeowners and renters that preparing, and maintaining, your home for inclement weather is...

by Staff December 20, 2022December 20, 2022

Lifestyle News Real Estate

9 tips for winterizing your home

(Family Features) Winter and colder weather mean it’s time to think about winterizing to help keep your home and everyone in it safe and comfortable...

by Staff November 26, 2022December 1, 2022

Lifestyle News Real Estate

4 benefits of adding a fireplace to your home

(Family Features) Whether you’re constructing a new home or simply redesigning your current living space, there are many considerations that can truly make a house...

by Staff November 25, 2022November 26, 2022

Business News Real Estate

Understanding how homeowners associations (HOAs) work

By: Marla Lewis If you are setting your sights on buying a home or condominium, keep in mind that the property may be governed by...

by Staff October 2, 2022October 2, 2022

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Register today: HBREA’s upcoming ‘State of Homeownership in Black America’ to explore pandemic, inflation, recession

The Houston Black Real Estate Association, HBREA, is presenting an overview of the State of Homeownership in Black America, S.H.I.B.A., the Houston Edition. The event...

by Staff September 25, 2022September 25, 2022