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Housing

As the state’s population grows, so does the need for more housing. Here are the data and tools you need to keep up with housing market trends in your area.

Latest Housing Articles

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Feb 27 2025

Texas Housing Update

High Prices and Interest Rates Impact Metros

High home prices and mortgage rates are taking a toll on the Texas housing market.

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2 minute read
Feb 06 2025

Texas HPI Shows Prices Up 1.9 Percent in December 2024

Home prices were up statewide at the end of 2024, but Austin prices are likely bottoming out after over two years of declines. TRERC Research Economist Yanling Mayer looks at the numbers.

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Housing
7 minute read
Feb 03 2025

Stay Just A Little Bit Longer

What’s Happened with Short-Term Rentals Since Tarr? 

Short-term rentals offer travelers spacious accommodations at a reasonable price while property owners earn a little extra income. Sounds like a win-win, right? But there’s been some pushback against them in recent years. Here’s the latest.

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Texas’ New-Home Market Still on Top
2 minute read
Jan 02 2025

Texas’ New-Home Market Still on Top

The Lone Star State’s new home market remains competitive, but is it losing its edge?

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Single-family
8 minute read
Dec 16 2024

Where Should My New House Go?

Using Surveys to Avoid Legal Entanglements

A survey is much more than just a box you have to check off when improving a piece of property. If properly done, it can help you make informed decisions and avoid potential legal headaches. 

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Where There's Smoke
Development
7 minute read
Dec 02 2024

Where There's Smoke

Climate Change, Population Growth, and Wildfires

Over the years, Texas wildfires have resulted in loss of life, loss of thousands of homes, and billions of dollar in direct economic impact. What can be done to mitigate their impact? 

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Housing Statistics

Texas Home Sales

December 2024
26,402
12.5% YOY

Austin Home Price Index

Q4 2024
322.95
0.75% YOY

Houston Single-Family Permits

December 2024
11,809
15.54% YOY

Texas Housing Affordability Index

Q4 2024
1.11
6.73% YOY

Housing Reports

Texas Housing Insight
< 1 minute read
Mar 05 2025

Texas Housing Insight

The Texas Housing Insight report provides a comprehensive analysis of the state’s housing market, covering home sales, prices, inventory, and construction trends. It offers data-driven insights to help industry professionals, policymakers, and consumers understand market conditions and emerging trends across Texas.

Texas Housing Insight
Outlook for the Texas Economy
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Feb 25 2025

Outlook for the Texas Economy

The Outlook for the Texas Economy delivers an in-depth analysis of the state’s economic performance. It covers employment, inflation, trade, housing, and key industry trends, providing valuable insights for businesses, policymakers, and investors tracking Texas’ economic growth and market conditions.

Outlook for the Texas Economy
Initial Report on a Survey of Residential Land and Housing Development Fees in Texas
10 minute read
Jun 06 2022

Initial Report on a Survey of Residential Land and Housing Development Fees in Texas

Select Municipalities in the Austin Metro and Across Texas

Housing affordability is of growing concern across Texas and beyond. Many things have the potential to drive up housing costs, including increasing materials costs, increasing labor costs, more stringent building standards, increasingly binding zoning constraints, and more.

Initial Report on a Survey of Residential Land and Housing Development Fees in Texas
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