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Houston Real Estate Icon Turns 90
Posted on · Welcome Wilson Sr. has been a Houston area developer for 60 years
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Houston Matters
Full Show: Home Buying After Harvey, And Tax Reform’s Impact On Houston’s Economy (Feb. 20, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We learn about the challenges of buying or selling a home after Harvey. Then, one analyst says recent changes to the nation's tax laws will be good for the energy Industry -- and therefore Houston's economy. We find out why. Plus journalist Chris Whipple discusses his book about the role of past White House Chiefs of Staff. And we learn how AMBER, Silver, and Blue Alerts work.
Houston Matters
Lawsuit: Stolen Mexican Funds Used To Buy Houston-Area Properties
Posted on · Houston Chronicle reporters Robert Downen and Lise Olsen have been digging into the case and join Houston Matters to explain.
Bauer Business Focus
Harvey Didn’t Stop Houston Realtors From Having Their Best Year On Record
Posted on · 2017 was another record year for Houston area home sales
Business
Harvey Helped Struggling Houston Apartment Industry In 2017
Posted on · But not all landlords benefited equally
Houston Matters
Full Show: Water Rights Battle, And The Man Behind Houston’s Skyline (Jan. 8, 2017)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We look at a water rights battle between Texas and New Mexico. Real estate developer Gerald D. Hines talks about his role in the creation of Houston's skyline. Dr. Lori Teller answers questions about your beloved dogs and cats. And Jeff Balke discusses the latest Houston sports news.
Houston Matters
A House’s Flood History Can Be Hard To Find
Posted on · If you're looking to buy a home in Houston after Hurricane Harvey, finding out if it's been flooded can require some detective work. NPR's Hansi Lo Wang tells Houston Matters what he found on a recent trip here.
Houston Matters
How Will Harvey Impact Houston’s Housing Market?
Posted on · Houston took a big blow in home sales in the month of August, primarily because Harvey hit late in the month when closings are typically scheduled. Plus many home and apartment renters were displaced due to the flooding that followed. What will this mean for the apartment and housing market?
Hurricane Harvey
Harvey Depresses Houston Home Sales
Posted on · Home sales declined by 25 percent in August, ending a 10-month streak of growth.
Hurricane Harvey
Repeat Houston Home Flooding Victims Facing Difficult Choices
Posted on · Some Houstonians are wondering if they should rebuild their home or sell.
Hurricane Harvey
From Glut To Flood: Houston Apartments In High Demand After Harvey
Posted on · Residents displaced by the flooding caused by Tropical Storm Harvey are storming apartments across the region.
Business
Houston-Area Home Sales Extend Recovery To 10 Months
Posted on · Strong luxury home sales plus a lack of new home construction drove the average home price to nearly $300,000 in July.
Business
Houston Housing Market Overvalued, Report Says
Posted on · Home prices rose by 43 percent between 2011 and 2016.
Houston Matters
A Snapshot Of Houston’s Real Estate Market
Posted on · What neighborhoods are seeing more or fewer apartments for rent and houses for sale or lease? Paul Takahashi from the Houston Business Journal joins Houston Matters to answer that and other questions.
Full Show
Full Show: SB4’s Economic Impact, And Big Changes To The Farmer’s Market (Aug. 1, 2017)
Posted on · On today's Houston Matters, we discuss one group's estimates on the economic impact of the so-called "sanctuary cities" bill. Plus: we check in on the costs of renting and buying homes in Greater Houston, discuss corporal punishment in Texas schools, and learn about changes planned for the Houston Farmers’ Market.