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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%…

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…

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…

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،…

Houston is experiencing a surge in multifamily housing construction, with over 29,000 units underway and 62,000 planned, driven by population and job growth. Neighborhoods like Montrose, River Oaks, and the Heights are key areas for new developments. Rising rents and affordability challenges persist, but Houston remains attractive due to lower living costs compared to other…