October 2008

Snowbirds have always come from the North to winter in Texas. Now. retirees from all over the country are choosing to spend their golden years in the Lone Star State.

The American Real Estate Society keeps its finger on the pulse of the industry by conducting surveys and other research on brokerage issues. Take a look at the latest findings.

Texas' gross domestic product and population have played leading roles in the state's better-than-average economy these past few years. Learn how these variables influence business.

Recycling is "in" these days, and Ross Perot Jr.'s Victory Park development is an example of recycling on a massive scale.

The national economic emergency is deepening, but Texas is doing better than most states.

Former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan's book relates his experiences as the nation's foremost economist and describes his concerns about the challenges the U.S. economy will face in the near future.

Cultivating alternative energy sources is a high-priority issue these days, but not everyone is in favor of harvesting the wind.

This is way better than getting an "A." Pass four IRS tests related to a move, and receive income tax deductions

How much does the Texas real estate industry contribute to the state's gross domestic product? The numbers are substantial.

Truckloads of free info about the soil characteristics of specific properties -- vegetative productivity, erosion factors and best uses -- available on U.S. Department of Agriculture's Web Soil Survey site.