Texas Real Estate

Hurricane Harvey’s Impact on Home Values Still Somewhat a Question Mark

By Bethany Erickson / August 31, 2017 /
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As the floodwaters recede and Hurricane Harvey survivors assess the damage to their homes, the inevitable question arises: What will this do to the housing market in the Houston area? With a flood of this magnitude, it’s hard to predict, experts say. History tells us that it can take a lot longer for housing stock…

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Texas Ranks No. 2 in International Buyers

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / August 16, 2017 /

From Staff Reports Texas home sales from international buyers added $18.66 billion to the Texas economy from April 2016 to March 2017, according to the Texas International Homebuyers Report released today by the Texas Association of Realtors. Attracting buyers from across the globe, Texas ranked second among U.S. states for international home sales volume. “This surge in…

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Texas Land Sales Soar Amid Slight Decline in Price Per Acre

By Heather Hunter / June 28, 2017 /

Ready to build a custom home or your dream second shelter? It seems that now is the time to buy. According to a report by the Texas Association of Realtors, small land sales are booming across the Lone Star State as prices experienced a slight drop in 2016. And we do mean slight. The average…

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Report: Texas Homebuyers More Diverse Than Ever Before

By Heather Hunter / April 19, 2017 /

The picture of a Texas homebuyer has changed distinctly over the last year. According to a report released last week by the Texas Association of Realtors, Texan households are more diverse than ever, representing a growing array of ethnic backgrounds, ages, family statuses, and socioeconomic groups.

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As Texas Home Sales Rise for Second Year, so do Concerns over Housing Affordability

By Heather Hunter / February 24, 2017 /
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For the second year in a row, Texas home sales hit an all-time high. According to the 2016 Texas Real Estate Year in Review Report released by the Texas Association of Realtors (TAR), both home sales and home prices reached record highs last year. In a statement released by the TAR, Chairman Vicki Fullerton said,…

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