Real Estate Red Zone

​​As recession fears continue into the new year, so do housing affordability concerns. Is relief on the horizon? Dr. Clare Losey, assistant research economist at the Texas Real Estate Research Center, shares her insights in the Red Zone.

​​Creating an economic forecast is no easy task, as many state, national, and global variables are at play. The Texas Real Estate Research Center's research team put their heads together to make some educated guesses for 2023. Some of them join us in the Red Zone to share their thoughts. ​

​The frequency and intensity of natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires are expected to increase this decade. Wesley Miller, author of the Center's newest blog series, joins us in the Red Zone to discuss the financial hardships a natural disaster leaves in its wake.

​​Water has served as a natural boundary for land for all of human history. But what happens when riverbanks move or ​shorelines change? Well, it depends. TRERC Research Attorney Rusty Adams explains on the latest Red Zone podcast. 

T​exas rural land activity boomed immediately during the pandemic. However, the market is beginning to normalize. What is driving this land market cooldown? TRERC researchers Dr. Charles Gilliland and Dr. Lynn Krebs share their insights on today's podcast. Take a listen.​

​​​Home-price appreciation, elevated inflation, and a potential recession have been weighing on the minds of Americans these past few months. How has the current economic environment​ affected Texas housing affordability? TRERC's Dr. Clare Losey explains in the latest Red Zone podcast. ​

​Texas' labor market was devastated when the pandemic shut down the economy, causing the state to lose around 1.4 million jobs in only two months. Texas has since recovered all jobs lost, and the job market has remained steady despite recent rapid inflation. What's in store for the rest of the year? Tune in to find out. 

​​From supply-chain disruptions and travel restrictions to high inflation and decreased home affordability, the Texas-Mexico border saw its fair share of challenges in 2021. However, the border economies did improve amid employment growth and increased construction values. What happened along the border last year, and what's ahead for 2022? Tune in to find out.​

​Already elevated home price appreciation accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, inflation hit its highest rate in decades. How has inflation further eroded housing affordability, and what's in store for Texas homebuyers? Dr. Clare Losey shares her insights on today's podcast. Take a listen.

​​Renting out a home can be a lucrative investment, but residential property management is often complicated. Pete Neubig of the National Association of Residential Property Managers shares his secrets for success in leasing on today's podcast. Take a listen.