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Unfortunately, the subprime mortgage
crisis has caused dramatic changes in the lending climate. Many lending
institutions have suffered tremendous losses and as a result have
tightened their lending standards drastically. Whereas it used to be
very, very easy to meet the requirements in order to get approved, it is
now much more difficult with most lenders.
When searching for a mortgage lender
in Houston, it is important to
find one that not only offers the lowest rates, but also has not
tightened lending standards to the point that only a tiny percentage of
applicants will qualify.
Houston Texas
Overview & Statistics
Houston Overview
As of 2007, Houston's population is 2,144,491 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 9.77 percent.
The median home cost in Houston is $209,300. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.15 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Houston's cost of living is 14.25% Lower than the U.S. average.
Houston public schools spend $5,511 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 18 students per teacher in Houston.
The unemployment rate in Houston is 3.80 percent (U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Houston jobs have Increased by 2.26 percent.
Houston Climate
Houston, TX, gets 51 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 80.
On average, there are 204 sunny days per year in Houston, TX. The July high is around 93 degrees. The January low is 46. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 24 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Houston Housing
The median home value in Houston, TX, is $209,300. Home appreciation is 0.15% over the last year. The median age of Houston, TX, real estate is 30 years.
Houston, TX Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 50.09% of the Houston, TX, population. 8.30% of houses and apartments in Houston, TX, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Houston Crime
Houston, TX, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 6. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Houston, TX, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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