Houston MSA

Houston's housing market is demonstrating remarkable resilience, with its unique affordability trends significantly impacting local inflation. The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED) reported a 0.1% year-over-year decline in greater Houston's shelter costs for June, a stark contrast to the national 3.3% increase, according to data also cited by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This positions Houston favorably amidst broader economic shifts. For comparative context, a recent Texas A&M TRERC Central Texas Housing Insight from August 11, 2026, indicated that the Georgetown market continues to see moderate price growth alongside increasing days on market, suggesting distinct regional dynamics. What strategies are you observing in Houston that contribute to this sustained affordability? Source for Houston data: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis & U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (cited August 10, 2026) [https://fred.stlouisfed.org/ and https://www.bls.gov/]. Source for Georgetown data: Texas A&M TRERC 'Central Texas Housing Insight' (August 11, 2026) [https://trerc.tamu.edu/central-texas-insight.pdf]. View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/linkedin/groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC Chair & CEO, ALEX +1 713.591.9902 · [email protected]