Texas, the Lone Star State, became the 28th state added to the United Stated in 1845. Centrally located on the country’s southern border, it is the second largest state at 268,581 square miles. These miles are covered by a wide variety of environments ranging from prairies, grasslands, and piney wood forests to mountains and coastline… Continue reading 2016 Texas Housing Market and Real Estate Predictions
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Discover the Best Real Estate Markets for Investing in 2017
After some considerable ups and downs (especially in the aftermath of the 2008 economic fall), the markets around the country are recovered and growing. This previous list of the best real estate markets (which we shared with you some time ago) highlighted the best housing markets through 2016. Readers could then get a better sense of what… Continue reading Discover the Best Real Estate Markets for Investing in 2017
2015 Texas Housing Market Predictions
Unlike the rest of the country, Texas did not see a large drop in home values during the recession. The state saw lower unemployment rates than the rest of the nation, and there was no influx of investors buying up distressed properties simply because there were no excessively undervalued properties available to buy. Right now,… Continue reading 2015 Texas Housing Market Predictions
2014 Texas Housing Market
The Texas housing market historically stood as one of the nation’s most important real estate markets. Nationwide analyses and forecasts for the 2014 Texas housing market haven’t shown anything different. Major media outlets such as Forbes and CNN named the 2014 Texas housing market as one of the top areas to invest in this year.… Continue reading 2014 Texas Housing Market
The Best Real Estate Markets 2013
When considering which real estate markets are the best, it is wise to look at home sales among other aspects as this number often reveals a thriving real estate market. Below is a list of the top 25 real estate markets in America today from the least to the greatest: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: According to… Continue reading The Best Real Estate Markets 2013
70 US Cities Forecast with Higher Home Prices
By Mike Colpitts Nearly mid-way through the year 70 U.S. cities housing markets are forecast to recover in 2012, and some of them are already making successful inroads on their way with appreciating home prices. The cities include five that were forecast by Housing Predictor at the beginning of the year to appreciate in value,… Continue reading 70 US Cities Forecast with Higher Home Prices
Foreclosures Rise 18%
The epidemic of foreclosures is rising, according to newly released figures from RealtyTrac, despite a slight slowdown in activity during the month of May. Year over year foreclosures rose 18%. Foreclosure filings, including default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions were reported on 321,480 properties during the month, a decrease of 6% from April. The… Continue reading Foreclosures Rise 18%
2013 Texas Housing Market
When it comes to the future of the Texas real estate market, experts are looking at the global economy. In an article (“2013 DFW real estate forecast: It’s going to be tough,” November, 2012) in the Dallas Business Journal, Asieh Monsour, head of the Americas research for global real estate firm CBRE, Inc., said when… Continue reading 2013 Texas Housing Market
Best Investors Real Estate Markets in 2010
Despite the troubled economy, the best buyers real estate markets for investors in 2010 possess stronger regional economies and the hottest prospects for the highest job growth in the country. Employment is the leading economic indicator for a strong housing market, and the best ten markets have what it takes. Huntsville, Alabama tops the list… Continue reading Best Investors Real Estate Markets in 2010
Recovery in Best 25 Housing Markets
As the U.S. undergoes the most severe down turn in its housing markets since at least the Great Depression, at least 25 local markets are progressing through the transition forecast to experience housing price inflation during the remainder of 2011. Driven by a U.S. military realignment program and a robust local economy El Paso, Texas… Continue reading Recovery in Best 25 Housing Markets