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Houston Realtors Warn about Homebuyers Wire Fraud
Posted on · Cases of real estate wire fraud have been on the rise.
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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
News
Houston Real Estate Icon Turns 90
Posted on · Welcome Wilson Sr. has been a Houston area developer for 60 years
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.