Texas has the strongest real estate market fundamentals in the nation, and home ownership remains significantly more affordable in Texas than in the nation as a whole. The future looks bright for the lone star state and the coastal area markets.

• Real Estate valuations tend to respond to regional and local influences; there is no single real estate market. The levels of jobs, population growth, local economic conditions, weather patterns and proximity to waterfront are just some of the factors to consider.
• Then there are the numbers. Typically buyers and sellers look at the price appreciation and sales. These are important numbers, but not sufficient to determine future issues related to supply and demand.
• We suggest you also consider the sales rate, current inventory and the average price spread between list prices and sold prices. With these numbers you can get an idea about which direction prices will be heading in the near future.