Texas

Here’s How Much Square Footage $1,500 in Rent Can Get You in D-FW

By Charles Grand / August 25, 2025 /

Savvy apartment renters looking to get the most bang for their buck in Texas may want to look outside the D-FW, at least according to RentCafe’s annual comparative study on multifamily unit square footage. Every year, the apartment search website surveys the 200 biggest cities in the United States to see how much space $1,500…

How Bad and Frequent Are Power Outages in Texas Really?

By Charles Grand / August 22, 2025 /

When it comes to keeping the lights on, not all states are created equal. Some are powerhouses of reliability, while others always seem to be making headlines over the frequency or duration of their power outages. Press coverage is one thing, though. Underlying data is another. Now, I don’t want to name any names, and…

Texas Logs Biggest Net Population Gain From Other States

By Charles Grand / December 8, 2024 /

Texas is sitting pretty atop a national ranking by net migration from state-to-state relocations, further cementing its status as one of the most desirable states to live. Data recently published by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that an estimated 612,000 individuals moved to the Lone Star State in 2023 and some 479,000 left it, making…

Our Favorite Boutique Hotels in Texas, Part 2

By Mary Cate Long / May 3, 2022 /

It’s true that everything is bigger in Texas but, on occasion, there is magic in seeking out the small. Boutique hotels, with their attention to detail, personal warmth and fascinating histories, make your stay all the more enriching, whether you hang your hat in West Texas or the Hill Country. Here are some more worthy…

What’s is a Home Buyer’s Median Age? How Much Did They Make? Texas Realtors Report Has Answers

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / April 4, 2022 /

Of all the reports issued by data-churning companies, one of the most telling about Texas is the Texas Homebuyers and Sellers Report. Texas REALTORS released its 2022 edition last week and it’s loaded with in-depth insights into the demographics, motivations, and opinions of Texas homebuyers and sellers who had a real estate transaction between July…