January 2020

The value of a piece of land can be thought of as the sum of the value of its properties. Soil health, which plays a major role in land productivity, is an important part of that value equation.

Water-planning groups from around the state are taking a deep dive into the problem of future water shortages in search of solutions. Texas citizens can help. Research Economist Dr. Charles Gilliland explains how the process works.

For years, Texas has enjoyed a reputation as an economic powerhouse. While that’s still true, other states are beginning to shine just as brightly.

A new, higher Harbor Bridge was necessary for the nation’s third-largest port, but what happened when that bridge encroached on a nearby neighborhood? Part one of this two-part series tells the story.

Census data show people flocking to Texas’ major metros, but many of the state’s “micro markets”—towns like Fredericksburg, Rockport, and Athens—are building reputations as recreational and retirement havens.

It would take you hours upon hours to shift through recently passed state legislation finding which new laws apply to you and how. Thanks to this summary by Research Attorney Rusty Adams, you don’t have to. His article covers new laws impacting property taxes, tenant rights, annexation, and more.

The Key City is home to several universities and an Air Force base, so it stands to reason that the residential rental market plays an important role in the area’s overall housing market.

From mortgage interest rates to rates of return on commercial investments, the impact of U.S. monetary policy on real estate markets can’t be overstated. Here’s why.

With home sales data yo-yoing month to month, how can anyone make sense of what’s happening in the market? The answer is much simpler than you might expect.

Death. Debilitation. License revocation. These things happen. Having a succession plan in place ahead of time can alleviate stress and minimize business disruptions.

Texas’ 13 U.S. military installations directly employed more than 224,000 in 2017. Factor in veterans and the mobile lifestyle of the typical service member, and the military adds an interesting twist to the state’s overall housing market dynamic.