The Pointe at Bayou Bend affordable housing complex in Houston is now leasing after clearing environmental concerns and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality deemed the area safe.

Analysis of Zillow data shows Texas listings averaged about 117 days to sell last year. Sellers should expect longer listing windows and plan accordingly.

Transaction activity in Houston's multifamily market reached a three‑year high as easing financing and thinner bid‑ask spreads brought buyers back to the market.

Oxland’s Two Step Farm pairs a reclaimed‑wood dance hall, goat farm and village center with a roughly 2,000‑acre plan for about 4,000 homes north of FM 1488. Model homes are open and builders are on site.

New figures show Houston contributed more than $200M to TIRZs while other taxing entities paid far less, prompting council members to call for a review.

HHA posted an occupancy plan for the long‑delayed Pointe at Bayou Bend at 800 Middle St even as TCEQ violations and federal sampling remain unresolved. Regulators and residents say testing must clear the site first.

The Langley opens next month near Rice with starting rents above $9,000 and average asking rent reportedly topping $13,000. Luxury amenities and large floor plans lead the push.

Baytown approved an architect to design the ExxonMobil Baytown Events Center at Decker and Market, a 150k–200k‑sq‑ft venue intended to host concerts, tournaments and community events.

UT Austin’s McCombs School plans to house its Houston MBA in the former Marathon Oil tower at CityCentre, backed by about $13M in renovations to expand capacity.

Hyatt Hotels settles a lawsuit with Texas for $1.25 million over hidden "junk fees," agreeing to disclose such fees upfront during the booking process.

Leslie Doggett has acquired the St. Regis Houston and will invest millions to renovate the Uptown hotel over the next year. The purchase marks a local bet on Houston luxury hospitality.

Dallas and Houston combined for roughly 62 million square feet of industrial starts in 2025, controlling about a fifth of Texas' construction pipeline. Speculative parks and airport projects drove much of the activity.

Fairstead paid $43.3M for Coolwood Oaks and will invest more than $14M to renovate 168 affordable homes in Houston, roughly $92K per unit.