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  • Houston Home Prices Set for 3.1% Drop by 2026

    Houston Home Prices Set for 3.1% Drop by 2026

    Houston home prices will decrease by 3.1% by March 2026. Market uncertainty is influencing buyer behavior and suppressing housing demand in Houston.

  • مدافعان می‌گویند لایحه مجلس تگزاس حقوق مستاجران را تضعیف می‌کند

    پیشنهادی در مجلس قانون‌گذاری تگزاس، لایحه ۳۲، به دنبال تسریع در اخراج مستاجران و کاهش حمایت‌های قانونی از آنها است. این لایحه به مالکان اجازه می‌دهد بدون محاکمه حکم اخراج بگیرند و دوره اطلاع‌رسانی به مستاجران را کوتاه کند. منتقدان می‌گویند این می‌تواند به افزایش بی‌خانمانی و نادیده‌گرفتن حقوق قانونی مستاجران، به‌ویژه در خانوارهای کم‌درآمد،…

  • Real Estate Powers Houston’s Explosive GDP Growth

    Real Estate Powers Houston’s Explosive GDP Growth

    Houston's economy has surged since 2021, with a remarkable 25.1% GDP growth in just two years. Houston has had the fastest-growing economy among the 20 most populous U.S. metros since 2021.

  • Single & Secure: Financial Planning Tips

    Single & Secure: Financial Planning Tips

    Sharing expenses with friends or family, like splitting groceries or carpooling, helps reduce costs. Establishing an emergency fund ensures financial security; aim to save 3-6 months of expenses.

  • Houston’s Market Defies 2025 Sales Decline

    Houston’s Market Defies 2025 Sales Decline

    Houston's home sales are up, defying the national trend of declining sales in early 2025. The local Real Estate market thrives due to a diverse range of properties at various price points.

  • New and active listings see double-digit increases in latest FRESH Report

    Both new and active listings in Houston saw annual increases in February, as reported by the First Real Estate Snapshot of Houston. Realtors added 13,366 properties to the MLS, marking a 10.4% year-over-year increase. Active listings rose to over 31,000, a 31.7% increase from the previous year. The average list price also increased by 3.5%,…

  • Happy Easter

    Happy Easter

    Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.However, according to many theologians, Easter originally began before the arrival of Christianity.It is believed that Easter is named after the Anglo-Saxon goddess of the dawn and spring, known as Eostre.Examples of Easter traditions include Easter eggs and related games such…

  • Buyer’s Market? Houston Home Inventory Hits High

    Buyer’s Market? Houston Home Inventory Hits High

    Houston home sales ↓ 3% in February, marking the first decline since August 2024. Single-family home sales dropped to 6,050 units, down from 6,234 last year.

  • When to List Your Houston Home to Sell for More Money?

    When to List Your Houston Home to Sell for More Money?

    Listing your home at the right time can boost your profit: Houston sellers gain 1.1% more in April. Homes listed in late April in Houston sell for about $3,300 more on average.

  • Rental Market Trends in Houston, TX

    As of March 2025, the average rent in Houston, TX is $1,199 per month, which is 23% lower than the national average of $1,558. Renting in Houston is more affordable compared to many US cities. A studio apartment costs about $1,079, a one-bedroom is $1,199, and a two-bedroom averages around $1,504. For a three-bedroom rental,…

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