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Master planned communities are common to find throughout Texas and especially in Houston. RCLCO – a real estate advisory group – released its list of the 50 top-selling master-planned communities for 2017 so far and 10 Houston-area communities made
Houston was ranked by Schroders Global Cities Index for being a prime global location for real estate. Coming in at no. 7, Houston is one of 18 American cities listed in the top 30 by Schroders. The index utilized a number of factors
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
