It's cheaper to own a home than rent in 63% of markets
Less populous areas and counties located in the Midwest and South are more likely to have more affordable homebuying than renting options, according to a report from Attom Data Solutions
Homeownership affordability drops in two-thirds of U.S.
Median prices of single-family homes and condos are now less affordable than historical averages in 63% of counties, up from 54% one year ago, according to a new report
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 23
US home affordability makes gains in second quarter
In the second quarter of 2020, median prices of single-family homes and condos have been more affordable than historic averages in nearly half of the United States
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 24
Market snapshot: Texas and COVID-19
Texas real estate saw a significant slowdown in market traffic once the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, but since then, indications of a rebound have emerged
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 14
Home affordability modestly improves in first quarter of 2020
Median home prices were still unaffordable for 66 percent of U.S. counties in Q1 2020, but that number decreased from 70.4% in Q4 2019
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 25
Rental returns decreased in 59% of counties over the last year
The average annual gross rental yield thus far for 2020 is also down to 8.4% from an average yield of 8.6% in 2019
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 11
Hurricane Harvey damage in Port Arthur, Texas
Texas nonprofit files fair housing complaint against Texas over how the state plans to allocate funding
by Patrick Kearns Jun 26
Housing affordability plunges in majority of markets, Attom says
Deteriorating wage growth and rising home prices bringing some major markets to low affordability levels
by Jennifer Riner Sep 30
webster, texas
Texas coast suburb offers a tech-forward economy and culture
by Jennifer Riner Sep 29
Community spotlight: Seabrook, Texas
Family-friendly town with a serious boating habit
by Jennifer Riner Sep 26
Community spotlight: Tomball – Oiltown, USA
Harris County suburb full of fun and above-average incomes
by Jennifer Riner Jun 30
Foreclosures in Houston falling alongside the oil industry
RealtyTrac's data finds national foreclosure rates have fallen for the eighth consecutive month
by Kimberly Manning Jun 21
Houston no longer among nation's top-growing metros
Reports that suggest Houston is a top growing metro eye older data
by Erik Pisor May 3
Rising waters in Houston stress the need for flood insurance
Encouraging, educating clients about flood insurance equates to another service agents can provide
by Erik Pisor Apr 20
Lack of wage growth hinders affordability across U.S.
Home price is outpacing wage growth in 61 percent of markets, report says
by Jennifer Riner Mar 23