Business
Houston Rent Growth Slower Than In Other Texas Metros
Posted on · Researchers credit Harvey and the supply of apartments.
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Generations on the Rise
Houston Public Media & Houston First Celebrates 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.
Business
2018 Another Record Year For Houston Area Home Sales
Posted on · But low inventories indicate the housing market may be tight in the year ahead.
News
2019 Housing Forecast Looks Tough For Houston Homebuyers
Posted on · A report predicts both prices and mortgage rates will rise next year.
In-Depth
Is Renting On The Rise After Harvey?
Posted on · Losing a home to a flood is devastating. Does renting make more sense for homeowners in Houston who keep getting flooded?
Houston Matters
Full Show: Texas Children In Poverty, And Lessons From American Presidents At War (Nov. 15, 2018)
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.
News
Houston Realtors Warn about Homebuyers Wire Fraud
Posted on · Cases of real estate wire fraud have been on the rise.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Arkema Criminal Case, and Children’s Mental Health (Aug. 30, 2018)
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.
News
Sea Level Rise Threatens Thousands Of Texas Gulf Coast Homes, Report Says
Posted on · About 5,000 coastal homes in the Galveston area alone could see repeated flooding from tides within the next 30 years.
Houston Matters
Houston’s Real Estate Market Shows Some Changing Trends For Home Sales
Posted on · Home sales in Greater Houston don’t look to be slowing down anytime soon. Houston Matters gets a snapshot of the market from Nancy Sarnoff of the Houston Chronicle and Kenya Burrell-VanWormer from the Houston Association of Realtors.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Primary Runoff Election Results, And A Real Estate Snapshot (May 23, 2018)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We pore over the results from the Texas primary runoff election with analysis from our political experts. Then, we take a snapshot of the local real estate market. And we examine the American equivalent of the royal family.
Business
Mortgage Denial Rate Among The Highest In Houston
Posted on · Houston is generally considered affordable, and yet it ranks in the top 10 U.S. cities when it comes to mortgage loan denials
News
Despite Loss Of Returning Homeowners, Houston Apartment Market Doing Just Fine 8 Months After Harvey
Posted on · Many temporary apartment dwellers have returned to their repaired houses, but landlords are having no problem getting new renters
News
Houston Real Estate Firm Jumps On ‘Co-Working’ Bandwagon
Posted on · The Work Well provides a work space for freelancers and employees from different companies
News
What Will Happen To All Those Empty Toys ‘R’ Us Stores In Houston?
Posted on · There is already plenty of demand for the spaces the bankrupt toy giant is set to leave