Houston Matters
Celebrate Homecoming The Chili’s Way: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The Week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Tag: real estate
Houston Matters
Advice For Buying A Home In A Challenging Market (June 10, 2021)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: An update on several recent immigration stories, advice for buying a home in a challenging market, a conversation with outgoing Rice President David Leebron, and how Westerns have depicted Texas over the years.
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Rising Prices Are Making Houston Homebuyers Lower Their Expectations
Posted on · Houston homes remain relatively affordable compared to the rest of the country, but rising prices are making the search for the dream house harder.
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Ft. Bend County Judge KP George (April 19, 2021)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Fort Bend County Judge KP George, the homebuying market, ask the veterinarian, and the latest on Houston sports.
Business
Despite Pandemic, 2020 Was Record Year For Houston Home Sales
Posted on · Sales recovered after two negative sales months in the spring.
Business
Suburbs Buck Trend Of Houston-Wide Rent Decline During Pandemic
Posted on · Apartment rents in the city’s suburbs are back up to pre-pandemic levels, while those inside the 610-Loop continue to drop.
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Tuesday’s Houston Matters: Tropical Weather Update, And Remembering Developer Gerald Hines (Aug 25, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday’s show: An update on Tropical Storms Laura and Marco, the latest on COVID-19, City Council Member Edward Pollard answers questions, creating man-made islands to protect Galveston Bay from storm surge, and remembering real estate developer Gerald Hines.
Business
Houston Has Lost Thousands Of Jobs During The Pandemic. So Why Are Houstonians Buying More Homes Than Ever?
Posted on · The coronavirus pandemic is continuing to be bad for a number of Houston businesses. But a noticeable exception is the single-family housing market which – after a dip earlier in the year – is now thriving.
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.
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Tuesday’s Show: Establishing A County-Funded Deportation Defense Program, And Rep. Sylvia Garcia (Feb. 25, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Establishing a county-funded deportation defense program, a conversation with Rep. Sylvia Garcia, the state of area real estate, and an immersive art exhibit inspired by Harvey.
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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.
Business
After Record Year For Houston Home Sales, What’s Ahead In 2020?
Posted on · The regional economy is expected to slow down next year.
Business
Changes To Investor Visa Program May Affect Houston Development
Posted on · The EB-5 program provides green cards to wealthy foreign investors.
Business
Houston Rent Growth Slower Than In Other Texas Metros
Posted on · Researchers credit Harvey and the supply of apartments.
Generations on the Rise
Houston Public Media & Houston First Celebrate Diversity with Kirby Liu
Posted on · Houston Public Media and Houston First are paying tribute to the diversity in our region by spotlighting Houstonians from various communities in conjunction with national awareness months.