April 2005

How will the state's steady growth affect housing demand in the future?

Talk about sweet charity! Charitable remainder unitrusts let you convert property into an income stream, avoid capital gains taxes, earn an income tax deduction and contribute to a charity.

If the unthinkable happened and a tsunami hit the Gulf coast, would federal flood insurance cover the damage?

Smaller pieces, bigger prices. That pretty much sums up the Texas rural land market these days.

Latinos responding to the Center's homebuyer survey painted a clear picture of what they consider important in finding and purchasing a home.

What happens to Wal-Mart stores that close? The Center surveyed officials in more than 500 Texas cities to find the answer.

A behind-the-scenes look a Home and Garden Television's Dream Home 2005 reveals the Herculean effort that made this dream a reality.

Selling residential properties south of the border is distinctly different than selling in the United States. Broker Richard Smith explains why.

Recycling empty big-box properties can be tough. Read how a few communities made the most of large, vacant buildings.

A study of the impact of population growth on the Texas residential market.