Dodge Data & Analytics released new statistics on money spent on new Houston construction Thursday. The report considered all May 2017 constructions starts in the Houston area. There was a positive percent change for nonresidential construction starts between this year and

As millennials have aged into the largest homebuying population in the country, economists and real estate experts have spent considerable time figuring out why the group is slow to buy homes. Millennial spending habits have been blamed, as has

Cities with urban sprawl are known for having low walkability and generally have grown with an emphasis on car compatibility over pedestrian and public transportations. Thrillist recently ranked cities based on different walkability studies and Houston, unfortunately, makes the

Houston is the fourth best city in the United States, according to a report released Wednesday. Resonance Consultancy’s report was announced Wednesday at New York University during an awards celebration. It named the 50 best large American cities and the 50 best small

Trulia released a list of America’s best value neighborhoods Friday that detailed the 100 biggest metros’ values. Trulia’s list considered first-time buyers and where in the country they could get the best value for their money. Neighborhoods were not just

Fort Bend and Harris counties ranked in the top 10 nationally in SmartAsset’s latest study that ranked the places with most incoming investments, which can be used to evaluate a county’s growth over the past year. In order to

Apartment demand is already tight in many cities across the country, and without an increase of inventory, it may become more difficult to find affordable market-based housing options. A new study from the Hoyt Advisory Services and commissioned by

Houston’s real estate market is showing signs of growth across all indicators in the May 2017 report from the Houston Association of Realtors. A total of 8,156 single-family homes sold in May, an 11.5 percent increase from 2016’s sales

The major population boom in Texas has caused cities to take up many of the top spots in Builder magazine’s annual ranking of the top 50 new home markets by closings. According to the website, “the list includes the

The quality of a school district is a major factor in many homebuyers’ decision in where to purchase. Children at Risk recently released their 2017 school rankings, which lists both the top schools within Houston as well as in

Coastal and beach-front property are in high demand across the country, but those homes are also at the highest risk of storm damage. According to the 2017 CoreLogic Storm Surge Report, more than 283,000 homes in Houston are currently

The Inner Loop boasts some of the most expensive homes in Houston, but that investment can pay off if located in one of the neighborhoods with the highest home appreciation percentage. Houston Properties reviewed more than 200,000 home sales since

For families hoping to relocate, Houston’s Katy suburb is a strong choice. In fact, a recent HomeUnion report listed Katy as one of the country’s best places for families to live. The study analyzed markets across the country based

Cities across the country are seeing huge gaps in affordable housing supply for low-income renters and Houston, unfortunately, has one of the largest gaps. Harris County was near the bottom of the 100 largest counties in terms of affordability

Houston’s population continues to boom despite a slowing oil industry in the area. The latest population estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau show 18,666 new residents were added to Houston between July 1, 2015 and July 1, 2016.

Houston saw more apartments built after the recession than most major U.S. cities, according to a Rent Cafe article. In fact, Houston’s Memorial Park neighborhood made its way into the top 10 U.S. neighborhoods that had the most apartments built from