So you’re ready to start living the American Dream and want to buy your first home? There are so many reasons to buy a newly constructed home, but what do you know about locations? You work hard for your money, so you want your home to be located in a good area, with good schools and entertainment, but above all …
Foreign real estate investors are attracted to the Houston housing market. The energy sector in Houston is expanding fast and that’s luring buyers from Tel Aviv to Toronto to the local commercial real estate market. The Houston market is currently offering properties with lower prices and higher returns than any other city in the US, including the priciest cities. Last …
Houston housing sales for 2012 prove that the housing market is still going strong in Houston. A combination of the substantially low interest rates and the number of new jobs are the driving forces for the 23 percent increase in dollar volume over 2011. In fact, home sales have been going strong for 19 straight months. Inventory is low and …
In the first three quarters of 2012, 15 major office buildings were completed. Currently there is 3.9 million square feet of office space under construction. Over 90% is on the West side of Houston and the Woodlands (a community north of Houston). Commercial real estate sales have been fast and furious and confirm investor’s interest in the market. The …
Consumer confidence in the housing sector grew last month, marked by continued positive attitudes toward home price, rental price, and mortgage rate expectations, according to Fannie Mae’s December National Housing Survey results. The growing belief held by Americans that these housing indicators will climb in 2013 may inspire a boost in home purchase activity during the coming months. However, while …
