Current Market Data Archives - Houston Agent Magazine

How to sound smarter next time you’re asked about recession risk

A Federal Reserve economist breaks down some of the more common misconceptions about the chance of recession in 2020 and offers thoughts on how real estate pros can be better consumers of economic data.

Back from the brink: How much has Houston bounced back from the recession?

Find out what the total value of housing is in Houston, according to a new Zillow report.

Counter culture: Answering buyers’ questions about countertops

Countertops are one of the main items that buyers obsess over. What should real estate agents know about this ever-important material choice?

Bidding wars on the decline in Houston

Redfin report shows competition for homes has dropped across the nation.

Want to buy a house in Houston? Here’s how much you’ll need for a down payment

Realtor.com releases down payment analysis, showing disparity in cost between major metro areas.

How’s the market? Depends on who — and where — you ask

Is it a good time to buy? Good time to sell? What’s happening with the economy? The answers to these questions change in relation to how much money you earn, where you live and how old you are.

Kitchen renovations surge, but so do prices

As your clients look ahead to possibly listing in spring, make sure you understand what’s causing remodeling costs to increase so rapidly and how homeowners are adjusting in response.

Southern U.S. again outpaces nation in home price gains

S&P Dow Jones Indices director calls price gains data reassuring.

Home sales down in the South

Sales still choppy with low inventory levels, but economy performing well, says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun

How the rent vs. buy calculation has changed in Houston

Looking at real estate data over the last decade, some clear trends emerge in terms of costs, demographics and housing stock. See how this has impacted the market in the Houston area.