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Texas Economy Defies National Trend

According to an extensive report by the Houston-based private equity firm SigmaBleyzer, several important economic factors, including housing and construction, rose in Texas for July, a fact that defies current national economic

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Home Sales Skyrocket in Central Texas

In a sales report released yesterday, the Austin Board of Realtors reported that home sales in the Central Texas region soared 32 percent in July from a year

Rockspring Capital CEO Speaks of “Unique” Market at Land Forecast Breakfast

Rockspring Capital President and CEO Jim McAlister IV spoke at the Land Forecast Breakfast hosted by O’Connor & Associates, focusing on the overall land market trends of Texas. Will Condrey, of Cushman & Wakefield, also spoke at the event,

Realtors Grapple with July’s Home Sale Spike

Home sales in Houston increased nearly 17 percent in July, and though Realtors and media outlets are downplaying its significance, instead referencing last summer’s home buyer tax credit as the true cause of the sale spike, there was positive

Habitat for Humanity Partners with APS Solar on New Neighborhood

The Houston Habitat for Humanity is going green with the help from Alternative Power Solutions Corp., dba APS Solar. Now partners, these two organizations are working towards building 20 residences with solar electric systems to bring Milby Park subdivision

Neighborhoods Within Houston Expected to Expand

Harris County in northwest Houston, which has roughly 400,000 residents, is expected to grow by more than 2.5 percent per year over the next 10 years, undergo redevelopment along its major thoroughfares and add millions of dollars in new

Houston Shows Promise for Real Estate Investors as a College Town, Says Survey

In recent survey of college towns that are promising for real estate investors, Houston is No.

NASA Could Affect Houston Real Estate Market

With the end of the shuttle area comes an increase in layoffs. Thousands are expected to loose their jobs as NASA’s space shuttle program comes to a close, and the layoffs are creating a cloud of uncertainty over an

Construction to Start in August on Winfield Gate

Plans for Winfield Gate, a community of luxury homes, are back in motion for an assemblage of property fronting San Felipe, just East of Kirby Drive. The plans had been put on hold during the economic

Meritage Homes Featured on HGTV’s “Showhouse Showdown”

On Saturday August 13, HGTV is inviting Houston fans to become a part of the production and voting process for their new TV series, “Showhouse Showdown.” Fans can attend the open house competition, which will be held 11-1 p.m.

Whitestone REIT Added to Russell Index

Whitestone REIT is the newest addition to the Russell 3000 Index and Russell 2000

Israelis Turn Attention to Houston Real Estate, Invest in Houston Properties

Investors from Israel purchased $1.15 billion worth of U.S. properties, with Houston being the most bought market, according to a recent survey conducted by Bregman Baraz Real Estate. The survey was conducted regarding U.S. real estate investments from foreign

North Houston Association Meeting Unveils Aerial Land Use Map, Experts Discuss Future of Houston Area

During a meeting for the North Houston Association (NHA), the organization released an aerial land use map that can be used as a tool for local businesses, real estate agents and anyone interested in the North Houston business

Houston’s First Co-op Attracts Residents from all Walks of Life, Joining in the Mission of Sustainability

In addition to Houston’s various slated construction plans, over 600 completed high rises, and the expectations that Texas contains many of the largest U.S. boom towns, Houston may have another development turning heads in the near future. Houston installed

Faith Bailes Named Realtor Relations Manager for Woodforest

Woodforest, a project of the Johnson Development Corp., has named Faith Bailes Realtor relations manager for the

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