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What Drives Houston’s 2025 Investor Growth?
Houston gained ~200K residents in 2024, ensuring strong rental demand into 2025. Over half of households rent; average rent ~$1,200 supports steady investor cash flow. Single-family rentals and $1,800 high-end homes attract professionals and relocating families. 95% retail occupancy and strong industrial demand make commercial assets attractive in 2025. Emerging neighborhoods like East End offer…
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Houston Housing Recovery: How Soon Back to ‘Normal’?
Houston may normalize by January 2028 if rates hit 5.5%. At 6.7%, recovery delayed until September 2029. Local affordability improved compared to pandemic era peaks. Houston’s strong wage growth boosts recovery prospects. Buyers may find relief sooner than many metros.
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Houston home affordability climbs to 39%
In greater Houston, 39% of households could afford a median-priced home at $349,000, up from 37% last year, due to a 0.6% price decline and mortgage rates dropping to 6.79%. The average monthly mortgage payment fell to $2,460, requiring an annual income of $98,400. Houston is more affordable than the U.S. average, where only 34%…
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Report: Texas cities dominate new apartment construction in 2025
Texas ranks high in new apartment construction, with Dallas-Fort Worth at No. 2 nationally, behind New York City. Other Texas metros in the top 20 include Austin (No. 3), Houston (No. 8), and San Antonio (No. 17). Austin leads individual cities in new apartments, surpassing New York City by nearly 3,000 units. Naples, Fla. shows…
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How Much to Spend on Rent in Houston in 2025
Houston remains one of the most affordable big cities, with avg 1-bedroom rent ~$1,150. For larger families, 3-bedroom homes avg just over $2,100, making it attractive for both singles and households.
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Houston Home Affordability Hits 39%
Houston home affordability rises to 39% as mortgage rates soften and prices slightly decline. Households need at least $98,400 annually to afford a median-priced Houston home. Houston’s housing is more affordable than U.S. metros, where only 34% can afford homes. Lower mortgage rates and decreased rents signal balanced market, attracting more prospective buyers. Rental affordability…
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This Houston-area ZIP code just beat every other in the nation
Houston suburbs lead America's relocation surge in 2025, with Cypress (77433) as the top moved-to ZIP code, followed by Katy (77493). Texas dominates the list with 29 of the top 100 ZIP codes, driven by no state income tax, affordable housing, job growth, and a warm climate. Other popular areas include New Braunfels, Leander, and…
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۳۲.۹٪ از مالکان خانه در Texas با مالیات پنهان بر سود سرمایه مواجه می‌شوند
تقریباً یک‌سوم مالکان خانه در Texas هنگام فروش ملک خود ممکن است مشمول مالیات فدرال بر سود سرمایه شوند، زیرا ارزش خالص خانه‌ها اغلب از سقف معافیت ۲۵۰ هزار دلاری برای افراد مجرد یا ۵۰۰ هزار دلاری برای زوج‌ها بیشتر است. افزایش قیمت خانه‌ها باعث شده خانواده‌های با درآمد متوسط نیز مشمول این مالیات شوند،…
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