Houston Public MediaJun 18, 2025

The cost of housing in the Houston area has continued to grow for both renters and homeowners, while income levels struggle to keep up, according to a new study by Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research. 

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/housing/2025/06/18/524353/houston-housing-costs-are-increasing-kinder-institute-study-finds/

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Houston-area housing costs are increasing faster than income levels, Kinder Institute study finds

According to the study, the median affordability gap for a home in Houston is about $130,000, meaning that the median household can afford a home that is approximately $195,000 in a real estate market where the median home price is $325,000.

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Houston Public MediaMay 15, 2025

An April analysis of the Houston area's residential real estate market shows it is decidedly in favor of buyers.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/housing/2025/05/15/521425/houston-real-estate-market-favors-buyers-amid-increase-in-months-of-inventory/

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Houston real estate market favors buyers amid increase in months of inventory

The latest housing market update released by the Houston Association of Realtors shows the region has nearly five months' worth of inventory for single-family homes -- the highest figure since 2012.

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Houston Public MediaMar 21, 2025

The Houston Association of Realtors says the region’s real estate market is beginning to balance out, favoring buyers.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/housing/2025/03/21/516637/houstons-real-estate-market-shifting-in-favor-of-buyers/

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Houston’s real estate market shifting in favor of buyers

After several years as a seller's market, the Houston Association of Realtors says the pendulum in the region is swinging toward buyers due to a small dip in interest rates, an increase in housing inventory and the spring season.

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