But are the units sold rising or declining as compared to same time period last year!  Most markets have had a slightly rising median sales price, but the units sold are dropping.  How does Houston hold up there?

I think Houston has definitely been hurt, but not like other areas.  And I do believe that the projected job growth helps our area!  I have faith.  It's not going to be easy, but I don't think it's not as bad some say.  As realtors, the key is ... to stay focused. 

In my opininon, it's a great time to buy if your in it for the long haul.  The rates are low and as you stated, HAR shows the median home price for the nation is $220,200 and for Houston it is only $153,630. 

I think Houston has definitely been hurt, but not like other areas.  And I do believe that the projected job growth helps our area!  I have faith.  It's not going to be easy, but I don't think it's not as bad some say.  As realtors, the key is ... to stay focused. 

In my opininon, it's a great time to buy if your in it for the long haul.  The rates are low and as you stated, HAR shows the median home price for the nation is $220,200 and for Houston it is only $153,630. 

Hi David - This is exactly the kind of information we need to keep providing at the local level. As more and more agents assert themselves as the local real estate experts, the public will come to them for info and begin to ignore the generalized media reports.