Houston Matters

How Are Low Oil Prices Affecting Life in the Energy Corridor?

Posted on · Later this week (Feb. 12, 2016) Dr. Bill Gilmer, director of the Institute for Regional Forecasting at the University of Houston's Bauer College of Business, will discuss his 2016 economic forecast for West Houston, in a presentation titled, "With Oil Prices Mired, Who Will Come to the Rescue?" He will present this to the Houston […]

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Is Houston in a Real Estate Bubble That’s About to Burst?

Posted on · According to the Urban Land Institute and Price Waterhouse Cooper’s “Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2015” report, Houston is the country’s number one “market to watch” next year. The ranking is based on factors like investment, development and homebuilding prospects. According to the ULI website, “Houston offers a significant amount of investment opportunity” for folks […]