May 2, 2011 – AUSTIN – Texas homes are continuing to maintain their value in the first quarter of 2011 despite a decrease in sales volume, indicating that the economic recovery continues in Texas.
“While Texas has not been untouched by the recent economic downturn as indicated by the decrease in sales, it is encouraging to see home prices … (1 comments)
texas real estate market: What are Texas homebuyers really like? - 06/16/08 03:05 PM
Short of a reality television show about homebuyers (I think there actually was one on cable TV for awhile, but it was set in California), have you ever wondered what their habits are like here? A recent study conducted by the National Association of Realtors® and commissioned by the Texas Association of Realtors®, reveals a lot about Texas homebuyers and sellers. For starters, unlike in California, you don't have to be a millionaire to own a home in Texas. What types of homes do Texans buy? The vast majority (86 percent) of homes purchased in Texas are detached single-family homes. The … (4 comments)
texas real estate market: Pearland, TX: Housing Market Trend - Texas - 02/27/08 08:36 AM
There are many great reasons… to feel very good about Texas real estate As the housing market continues to make national headlines, I want to clarify that our strong economy in Texas is supporting a stable housing market. According to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors®, seven of the eight Texas major metropolitan areas monitored had an increase in their median home price from the fourth quarter of 2006 to the fourth quarter of 2007. Those cities are Amarillo, San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Houston and Dallas. Pearland is also following this trend. As seen in the chart … (0 comments)
texas real estate market: Texas A&M official discusses real estate at luncheon - 04/28/07 10:32 AM
By KYLE PEVETOThe Daily Sentinel Saturday, April 28, 2007 Eventually, East Texas will probably begin to look like the Hill Country - rooftops stretching to the horizon in former rural areas, according to Gary Maler, the director of the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. Maler spoke Friday at the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce Fourth Friday Luncheon to about 50 members of the chamber. Over their lunches of breaded chicken at the The Fredonia, Maler said the real estate woes that have hit the rest of the U.S. are not affecting Texas much. But news reports of the woes are affecting buyers, he … (1 comments)
texas real estate market: Nolan Ryan namesake school breaks ground - 02/03/07 08:35 AM
04:43 PM CST on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 From 11 News Staff Reports Pitching legend Nolan Ryan was on hand Tuesday for the groundbreaking of a school that bears his name. The Nolan Ryan Jr. High School will open in August 2008. The Alvin ISD school is being built in the Shadow Creek Ranch Subdivision of Pearland. Tuesday's ceremony was moved indoors because of the rain. Fourth graders who will be the first students to attend Nolan Ryan Jr. High also attended the groundbreaking. Please visit http://www.danfrankrealty.com/ … (0 comments)
texas real estate market: U.S. HOME SALES FALL BIG - 02/02/07 09:44 AM
WASHINGTON (Associated Press, Real Estate Center) - The nation's housing market cooled last year after a five-year boom, with sales of previously owned homes falling by the largest amount in 17 years. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) said sales of existing homes totaled almost 6.5 million units for 2006, down 8.4 percent from 2005. The five-year boom that ended in 2005 drove prices up at double-digit rates and caused a stampede of investors who purchased houses hoping to quickly sell them for big profits. Texas was an exception, experiencing a record year. According to Real Estate Center figures, almost 290,000 homes … (0 comments)
texas real estate market: Keller Williams Realty Pushes For Peak Listings Potential with New Online Marketing - 02/02/07 07:25 AM
Maximum Exposure: Keller Williams Realty Pushes For Peak Listings Potential with New Online Marketing Tool By Stephanie Andre RISMEDIA, Jan.31, 2007-In the ever-evolving world of technology and Web-based solutions, online competition for prospective home buyers has never been stronger. To that end, Keller Williams Realty has launched a new marketing tool-the Keller Williams Listing System (KWLS), a new database of all Keller Williams Realty listings, to increase the online presence of its 73,000-plus associates. Here, COO Mary Tennant and Dave Therrien, chief technology officer, offer their thoughts on the new platform and how they believe their agent sites will become the "go-to" source for … (4 comments)
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Statewide real estate figures indicate continued economic recovery in Texas Texas Association of REALTORS® releases 2011-Q1 Texas real estate statistics 
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