Houston MSA

🏆 5.21x Permit Gap in Houston MSA — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. San Jacinto County builds at more than five times the rate of Harris County. This isn’t just a zoning story—it’s a signal of where the MSA’s future growth is going. The frontier isn’t in the city center anymore; it’s on the edge. What does this mean for your investment strategy? Is your portfolio aligned with where the market is actually expanding—or stuck in the past? New Home Permit Rates per 1,000 Residents (2025) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 San Jacinto County <- this market #2 Montgomery County #3 Chambers County #4 Fort Bend County #5 Liberty County #6 Austin County #7 Brazoria County #8 Galveston County #9 Waller County #10 Harris County Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-16-houston-msa-permits-county-spread View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/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 Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902