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Texas Quarterly Housing Report
Sales volume, price up in
2009-Q4
According to data provided by the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, Texas’ housing market saw increases in sales volume and price in the fourth quarter of 2009. Learn more
Investing in Texas real estate
 News and tips for those interested in investing in Texas real estate.
Plus articles from Tom Kelly, investment columnist and former real estate editor for the Seattle Times.
Affordable housing
 Options abound for those who want to own a home, but who might be strapped for cash when it comes to the downpayment.
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Columnists
David Jones
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Tom Kelly
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Marty Kramer
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Ready to jump into homeownership but need a little push?
by MARTY KRAMER
consumer columnist
 Some skydivers jump out of the plane on their own. Others—especially first-timers—need a little encouragement. They’ve planned to jump. They want to jump. But when they stand in front of that open door, they freeze. Maybe you’ve been taking steps toward buying a home and now you’re frozen. Read more
Texans pay less of our income on shelter
By David S. Jones
INSIGHT FROM ONE OF THE EXPERTS
AT THE TEXAS REAL ESTATE CENTER
 A new study from the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University explains why Texas’ housing market fared far better than other states during the current downturn. It also suggests why the state’s economy is expected to continue to do better than the rest of the nation in the coming months. Read more
Rules of thumb for judging investment home, cash flow
by tom Kelly
investment columnist
 Let’s assume home values are down in the area where you like to vacation. Truth be told, you wouldn’t mind retiring there one day. If you bought an investment home now and rented out, is there any way of knowing if it will appreciate? Read more
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