Harold Simmons, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty Professionals

08/15/2023

2023: Most Houston, Harris County Renters Face Cost Burden
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The new report by the Kinder Institute for Urban Research has found that 51% of Harris County renters are now spending more than 30% of their income on housing costs. Rent increases have been outpacing incomes, with median rent increasing 28.5%, while median household income rose only 23.4%. Additio...

08/13/2023

'The rent eats first': 2023 report reveals struggles faced by Houston renters
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The Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research recently released a report which shows that rent prices in Houston and Harris County have risen beyond median household income, leading to a majority of renters facing housing cost burdens. The report also found that nearly 1 in 5 rental stru...

08/05/2023

Houston's single-family rental market sees 18.4% increase in new listings for June
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In June of this year, the Houston rental market saw record highs in leases signed, average lease prices, and demand for rental properties. Single-family homes saw an increase of 16% year over year, with the average lease price increasing by 2.9%. Townhomes and condominiums also saw an increase of 15...

07/27/2023

Eliminating Property Taxes in Texas

Harold Simmons is a real estate agent with Keller Williams Professionals. Check out Harold Simmons's listings or office listings.

07/18/2023

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07/10/2023

Homebuyer Competition Driving up Houston Home Prices

Harold Simmons is a real estate agent with Keller Williams Professionals. Check out Harold Simmons's listings or office listings.

07/09/2023

Summer is the most popular season to move house in Texas, study ...
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In the summer months of June, July and August, Texans are most likely to pack up and move house, according to a study by Moving Feedback. July has consistently proved to have the most properties available within the past three years with over 120,000 total new listings on the market. August is close...

06/22/2023

Are There Any Parks Around Your Houston House?

Harold Simmons is a real estate agent with Keller Williams Professionals. Check out Harold Simmons's listings or office listings.

06/18/2023

Beachfront Developments Come for Houston
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Inspire Communities is renovating a 17-acre mobile home park in Houston for up to $200,000. Meanwhile, Jerome Karam is building 30 townhouses for $650,000-$700,000 in League City and Legend Communities is building 70 beachfront condos on the Village of Tiki Island, ranging from $1 million to $3 mill...

06/05/2023

US Markets That Are Most Likely to Keep Their Value

Harold Simmons is a real estate agent with Keller Williams Professionals. Check out Harold Simmons's listings or office listings.

06/03/2023

How to Build a Dream Home on a Houston Bayou
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05/27/2023

Fort Bend County Commercial Property Assessments Increase by 31.1%
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In Fort Bend County, Texas, the assessed value of residential and commercial property has risen significantly despite the Green Street Commercial Property Price Index showing a 15% decline in property values. The highest increases are for commercial properties constructed between 1961 and 1980, with...