Trends

One in five millennials think they’ll never own a home

Eighteen percent of millennials — approximately one in five — believe they will never become a homeowner, according to a recent survey from Redfin.

Three of the fastest-growing college towns are in Texas

BrokeScholar examined population growth in 150 U.S. “college towns” — defined as cities with at least one major public or private university.

Case-Shiller: Home-price index just 0.02% off 2022 peak

A fifth consecutive month of increases in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index suggests the housing market recovery that began earlier this year is likely to continue. 

Half of all buyers are first-timers in 2023

First-timers made up 45% of buyers in 2022 and 37% in 2021.

Texas is home to four of the country’s fastest-warming cities

A new report from moveBuddha shows that the typical buyer isn’t yet factoring in climate-related risks when deciding where to live.

Can these boomtowns accommodate their new residents?

Experts predict that Houston will be one of the most populated places in America by 2100. But can the metro actually handle all that growth?

The California-to-Texas migration isn’t slowing down

Over 100,000 Californians made the move to Texas in 2021 — that translates to roughly 300 new Texans on a daily basis.

These Texas cities are the best for renter families

The Dallas-area city of Plano ranked at No. 1 on RentCafe’s list — only 8% of children in the metro live under the poverty line, one of the lowest proportions in the nation.

The hottest communities in Houston

Check out HAR’s list of the top 10 hottest housing markets in the Houston area.

How single-family development boomed in Houston this past decade

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

Houston leading the way in adaptive reuse

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

Which out-of-state residents dream of Texas?

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

The best Texas cities for renters

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

Dark hues are one paint trend that could increase home values

“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.

These are the most walkable neighborhoods in Houston

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

Build-to-rent is a booming business in Houston

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.

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