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  • شهرهایی با گران‌ترین خانه‌ها در تگزاس

    قیمت خانه‌ها در تگزاس تفاوت زیادی دارد و منطقه Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington بیشترین تعداد شهرهای گران‌قیمت را در خود جای داده است. ارزش معمول خانه‌ها از حدود ۷۴۰ هزار دلار تا بیش از ۳ میلیون دلار متغیر است. اگرچه برخی مناطق در سال گذشته کاهش جزئی قیمت را تجربه کردند، اما رشد پنج‌ساله اغلب بیش از…

  • Houston: New Supply and Affordability Pressure

    Houston: New Supply and Affordability Pressure

    Houston’s housing market shows affordability advantage, but inventories rose and prices softened slightly as supply increased in many suburbs. Large master-planned developments and new-home pipelines are shifting absorption dynamics, providing buyers more choices and longer negotiation horizons. Economic stress and inflation concerns weigh on some households, prompting more cautious buying and relocation considerations across the…

  • Houston housing market: Is it a good time to buy or sell?

    Mortgage rates are at a one-year low but remain high compared to past years, limiting buyer activity. In Houston, August home sales rose nearly 12%, with prices steady at an average of $422,000. Inventory is high, with 40,000 homes available, leading to longer selling times. Sellers may need to offer incentives as bidding wars fade.…

  • Houston’s New Apartment Boom Hits Pause

    Houston’s New Apartment Boom Hits Pause

    Houston is set to open 14,439 new apartments in 2025, down 37.6% from 2024. The slowdown follows several years of rapid apartment growth. Most new units are concentrated in Houston proper. Developers are scaling back after a historic building spree. Rental demand remains strong despite fewer new apartments in 2025.

  • What Metros Will Benefit From Declining Mortgage Rates?

    Metros with younger, more mobile populations like Washington, D.C., Denver, and Virginia Beach have the highest share of mortgaged households (over 70%), making them likely to see increased buyer demand as mortgage rates approach 6%. In contrast, cities like Miami, Buffalo, and Pittsburgh have more outright owners and may respond slower to falling rates. Nationwide,…

  • Honoring the Significance of Indigenous Day

    Honoring the Significance of Indigenous Day

    Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates, recognizes, and honors the beautiful traditions and cultures of the Indigenous People We take a stand for and support the indigenous people on this day. We should also offer our support to those who invest and uplift the indigenous communities.

  • What Drives Houston’s 2025 Investor Growth?

    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…

  • Houston Housing Recovery: How Soon Back to ‘Normal’?

    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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