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.
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.
Posted on · The local commercial and residential markets are going opposite directions these days.
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.
Posted on · It’s not just single-family homes that are in demand in the ‘burbs.
Posted on · The regional economy is expected to slow down next year.
Posted on · The EB-5 program provides green cards to wealthy foreign investors.
Posted on · Researchers credit Harvey and the supply of apartments.
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.
Posted on · But low inventories indicate the housing market may be tight in the year ahead.
Posted on · A report predicts both prices and mortgage rates will rise next year.
Posted on · Losing a home to a flood is devastating. Does renting make more sense for homeowners in Houston who keep getting flooded?
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: A new study says one in five Texas children lives in poverty. Historian Michael Beschloss discusses his book, Presidents of War. We answer your winter gardening questions. And performers tell us about their show, Midtown Live.
Posted on · Cases of real estate wire fraud have been on the rise.
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We learn how commercial real estate investors see Harvey recovery as an opportunity. We learn about the potential precedents the Arkema criminal case could set. We discuss the mental health challenges that children face -- especially following a disaster like Harvey. And local author Caroline Leech talks about writing historical fiction for young adults.