Trends

The Bayou City ranks No. 2 in the country when it comes to housing development over the past 10 years.

When it comes to repurposing old buildings into residential communities, Houston is poised to become one of the top cities in the country.

Data showed that residents in 17 states — mostly on the West Coast — are especially interested in moving to Texas.

Renters looking for affordably priced apartments in thriving communities have a lot of options in Texas.

“Paint is a relatively affordable and easy change, yet it has an outsized impact on a buyer’s perception of the home,” said Amanda Pendleton, home trends expert at Zillow.

You don’t have to move to Manhattan to live in a walkable city — many neighborhoods right here in Houston are extremely pedestrian friendly.

Houston is one of the metros with the most build-to-rent homes on the market, ranking third nationwide for the highest number of build-to-rent single family rentals currently under construction and fourth for the amount completed within the past five years.

The Dallas-Fort Worth suburb of Southlake ranked at No. 1 on StorageCafe’s list, scoring particularly well in local business environment.

First-time homebuyers made up less than a quarter of all buyers during the time period from July 2021 to June 2022. That’s down from 32% a year ago 39% a decade ago.

A $1,500 monthly rent budget will only get you so far in many of the biggest cities in the country. But how far can that same budget get you in Texas?

According to a report from Builder Online, the answer is yes.

The need for more space is common among all self-storage users: 40% of survey respondents listed this as their primary reason for renting storage space.

Baby Boomers still own more Houston houses than any other generation — but five-year trends show that might be changing.

One of the best ways sellers can make their home stand out in today’s market is by upgrading their space with luxury renovations and amenities.

Increased mortgage rates have sidelined many would-be buyers, allowing inventory levels to increase. As a result, buyers can now “shop around” more than during the peak of the pandemic, putting the burden of concessions back on sellers.

Houston is one of the most popular places to move to — or, at least the most popular places to think about moving to, according to a new analysis from Redfin.