News
Texas Has Temporarily Halted Evictions, But Not All Renters Know They Can Stay
Posted on · "All I know is that I cannot do anything until I have some type of income, and I really need them to work with me on this one."
Tag: housing
Coronavirus
Rent Is Due. But Thousands Of Texans Have Lost Their Jobs Because Of The Coronavirus Pandemic.
Posted on · Evictions across the state are halted until at least April 20, thanks to a Texas Supreme Court moratorium. But both renters and landlords are worried about what comes next.
Houston Matters
Three Things To Know About Houston Real Estate Right Now
Posted on · The local commercial and residential markets are going opposite directions these days.
In-Depth
As Houston Keeps Expanding, So Does Suburban Apartment Construction
Posted on · It’s not just single-family homes that are in demand in the ‘burbs.
Houston Matters
Architects Brainstorm New Concept For Durable, Temporary Shelters For Houston’s Homeless
Posted on · A two-day brainstorming session aims to create an alternative for those living in the city’s homeless encampments.
Local
Housing Costs Growing Faster For Low-Income Families
Posted on · The nationwide trend is also happening in Houston.
Houston Matters
4 Tips For Apartment Hunting In Houston
Posted on · Apartment locator Ty Counts offers advice on when to move, when not to, and how to avoid places that flood.
Health & Science
Harris County Ranks 53rd In Texas For County Health
Posted on · The high cost of housing means many Harris County residents have to make a tradeoff between paying the rent or mortgage and visiting the doctor.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2879: Empty Shipping Containers
Posted on · Episode: 2879 The Economics of Empty Shipping Containers. Today, empty boxes.
Red, White & Blue
WATCH: How Will Houston Spend Harvey Recovery Funding?
Posted on · Catch the latest episode of "Red, White and Blue."
News
Housing Center Hopes To Balance Tradition And Gentrification In Third Ward
Posted on · As new development and investment comes into the neighborhood, community leaders are trying to make sure long-time residents won't be pushed out.
News
Harvey’s After-Effect On Houston Apartment Market Not As Bad As Feared In 2018
Posted on · Harvey victims moving back to homes did not have much of an impact on apartments.
News
2019 Housing Forecast Looks Tough For Houston Homebuyers
Posted on · A report predicts both prices and mortgage rates will rise next year.
Bauer Business Focus
Study Shows Racial Discrimination Persists on All Levels of Houston’s Housing Market
Posted on · Real estate agents, mortgage lenders and appraisers all play a role in housing inequality, the study by a Rice scholar finds.
News
Low-Income Housing Report Criticizes Houston’s New Floodplain Regulations
Posted on · The changes to Houston’s Chapter 19 floodplain ordinance went into effect on Sep. 1