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Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Home Prices Up 1.8% Year Over Y
Home prices in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land area rose 1.8% year-over-year in April 2025, with starter homes up 1.0%, mid-tier 1.9%, and luxury homes 3.1%. Nationally, prices increased 2.0%, marking the slowest growth since 2012 due to high mortgage rates and increased housing supply. Slower price growth may improve affordability for buyers despite ongoing challenges.…
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Cities with the most expensive homes in the Houston metro area
In the Houston metro area, Bellaire tops the list with the most expensive homes, having a typical value of $1,117,286 and a 5-year price increase of 33%. Other costly cities include Tiki Island ($726,599) and Fayetteville ($589,791). Home values vary widely, with many cities showing significant 5-year growth despite some recent declines. The U.S. typical…
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The Minimum Savings You Need to Retire in Texas
Texas ranks #15 among the cheapest states to retire based on minimum savings needed. Minimum savings needed to retire in the state: $830,083 Annual cost of living (total expenditures): $55,640 Annual Social Security income: $22,523.40 Annual expenditures after Social Security: $33,203
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Texas Housing Market Forecast: What’s Next?
↓4.0% projected statewide price drop next twelve months. Inventory levels around 123,200 listings likely to persist.
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Texas Takes the Crown for Tiny House Living
Overall Score: 82.84 Builders & Manufacturers: 15 (Rank: 4, tie) Tiny House Communities: 16 (Rank: 2) Acceptance of Tiny Houses: Score 9 (Rank: 1, tie) Off-Grid Lifestyle Index: 2 (Rank: 2)
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Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Home Prices Up 1.8% Year Over Year in April
National home prices hit a record high in April 2025, but annual growth slowed to its lowest since 2012 due to high mortgage rates and increased inventory. This slowdown improves affordability and purchasing power for buyers. Starter home prices grew fastest in affordable Northeast and Midwest markets like Pittsburgh and Baltimore, where demand outpaces limited…
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Q2 2025: The Hottest Time to Buy or Sell a Home
Nearly 29% of annual home sales happen between April and June, making Q2 the market’s busiest season. Economists predict more activity in Q2 2025 thanks to steady wages, more listings, and better mortgage rates.
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Why May Texas Home Prices Drop 4% More by 2025?
Texas listings hit 123,000 in April 2025, 53% above normal, causing widespread home price declines. Prices could fall 4% more in 2025; market remains 10–12% overvalued, with ongoing affordability struggles.
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Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Home Prices Up 1.8% Year Over Year in April, According to First American Data & Analytics Monthly Home Price Index Report
Home prices in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land area rose 1.8% year-over-year in April 2025, with starter homes up 1.0%, mid-tier 1.9%, and luxury homes 3.1%. Nationally, prices increased 2.0%, marking the slowest growth since 2012 due to high mortgage rates and increased housing supply. Slower price growth may improve affordability for buyers despite ongoing challenges.…
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Texas podría enfrentar una ‘corrección de precios’ inminente en el mercado inmobiliario
El mercado inmobiliario de Texas está experimentando un aumento significativo en el inventario, superando los niveles previos a la pandemia, lo que podría llevar a una corrección de precios. Tras un auge impulsado por la pandemia, la migración ha disminuido y las altas tasas hipotecarias están afectando la demanda de compradores. En febrero, los listados…