Monthly Archives: January 2014

How Affordable is Houston?

Interest rates are rising and home prices are soaring in certain cities, so how affordable is the average home? Using the latest data for median home prices and the average interest rate for 30-year fixed rate mortgages, the chart below … Continue reading

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The Future Is Coming – New Technology for the Home

Have you ever poured yourself a bowl of cereal and then gone to the refrigerator to get the milk, only to find out that your child had finished it off and didn’t even bother to tell you? Well, I just … Continue reading

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Economic Momentum Moves Houston Towards the Top

Houston and neighboring metro cities have once again hit Forbes list of “The US Regions to Watch in 2014”, and was based on their strong economic momentum heading into 2014. The list was compiled by Praxis Strategy Group who looked … Continue reading

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The Opening of the Grand Parkway Brings Convenience and Growth

The newly opened “Segment E” of Grand Parkway that stretches from I-10 to 290 links the communities of Katy and Cypress, and has already created some serious buzz. The 15-mile, four lane toll road now offers non-stop travel for those … Continue reading

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Katy – The Ever-Expanding City!

Katy is continuing to develop west, but the area north of I-10 along the Grand Parkway is set for extensive development by some prominent home builders in the coming years. President of Trendmaker, Will Holder, said “that whole area is … Continue reading

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