A state built on such a solid economy, it just keeps on rolling.
The outlook for Texas remains solid despite the housing market mess the rest of the United States finds itself in. There was no housing bubble here and the economy is firing on many cylinders.
Just like Alberta, Texas benefits from the petroleum industry. As well, it is a gateway for trade and has a solid base of professional services, health, leisure and construction. This economy has so many legs, it's no wonder it has continually bucked the gloom and doom trends rocking so many other regions of the US.
For your review, we've gathered a selection of key resources about Texas. They give you an idea of why Prestigious Properties is currently targeting this province in our never-ending search for great real estate investment opportunities.
Articles
Why Texas May Lead the Nation's Turnaround - Jul 2010
CNBC's Top States For Business 2010βAnd The Winner Is Texas - Jul 2010
Marcus & Millichap National Apartment Report - Q1 2010
Marcus & Millichap "The Outlook" - Q1 2010
Rents On The Rise In Dallas/Ft.Worth Area - May 2010
Increased US Multifamily Housing Starts Suggest Market Demand Direction - Apr 2010
Marcus & Millichap National Apartment Report - 2009
Marcus & Millichap Dallas/Fort Worth Metro Area Apartment Market Update - Sept 2009
Marcus & Millichap "The Outlook" - Sept 2009
MarketView Multi-Housing Cap Rate Study - April 2009
ICI Newsletter With A Focus On Texas - Q4 2008
Texas Special Real Estate Report - Fall 2008
Texas Labour Market Review - Aug 2008
Current Economic Conditions - Jul 2008
Dallas & Fort Worth Economic Overview - Jun-Jul 2008
State of Texas Economic Overview - Jun-Jul 2008
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Job Growth - Jun 2008
Regional Economic Focus / Texas - Feb 2008
Texas Finds Cover From US Economic Storm - Jan/Feb 2008
Texas - The Housing Advantage, Texas Ahead 2008
Monthly Review of the Texas Economy, Real Estate Center, July 2008
Site Links
With High Oil Prices, West Texas Booms Again, MSNBC, August 18, 2008
Texas Economy in Focus β Texas Ahead, July 29, 2008
Tracking the Texas Economy β Texas Ahead, July 25 2008
Austin Texas Real Estate Market Update: Rebound in 2009
Monthly Review of the Texas Economy β July 2008, Real Estate Center
Texas finds cover from US economic storm
Texas Reports from Wells Fargo