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​As summer comes to a close, we look at why Texas' coastal cities are popular destinations for tourists and second-home shoppers. Sea Oats Group CEO Jeff Lamkin joins us on the latest podcast to talk about development in Port Aransas and what makes the Texas coast so appealing.​

• Cinnamon Shore website
  
• NewsTalk Texas
• Corpus Christi-area news 
  
• Galveston-area news
  
• Beaumont-Port Arthur news
  
• Brownsville-area news
  
• "By the Sea" (Galveston article)
  
• Real Estate Center articles about storms​
  
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​​When you hear the word "blockchain," does your mind immediately jump to Bitcoin? The technology can be used in industries other than cryptocurrency—even in real estate. Center Research Economist Dr. Luis Torres and Student Intern Kyle Brann say more on today's podcast. 

• ​Blockchain spending report​​​​
  
• "Blockchain and Real Estate"​
  
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​​​​With hurricane season in full swing, storm and flood protections are on the minds of many Texans in flood-prone areas. However, many properties outside of floodplains are damaged by rising waters every year. How can you protect yourself? Center Research Economist Dr. Harold Hunt shares his insights on today's podcast.

• ​​​National Hurricane Center two-day Atlantic tropical outlook
• "Ahead of the Storm: New Ideas in Flood Protection"
• Other Center articles about storms​
  
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​​​When Styx's Dennis DeYoung sang "domo arigato, Mr. Roboto," ​he envisioned a world where workers are disgruntled at robots taking their jobs. Nearly four decades later, job aut​omation has become a real concern. However, technology can help the real estate industry—and the general economy—if properly used.

• ​Gerald Klassen's WalletHub interview​
• "Robot Revolution: Automation and the Changing Job Landscape"
  
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​​​Behind a real estate development is a large team of professionals pitching in to make the project a success. According to Dr. Russ Peterson of Mays Business School, developers are the quarterback, calling the plays and leading their team to a development touchdown. Tune in to today's podcast to learn what it takes to become a developer and how data can help. 

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​​​​Since 2010, Waco has become a hot spot ​for ​​homebuyers. Some argue the market owes its resurgence to the popular home-renovation show "Fixer Upper." More likely, Waco is simply benefiting from the economic growth that is sweeping across the state. Center Senior Data Analyst Joshua Roberson elaborates on today's Red Zone podcast. 

• "Waco's Wild Rise"
• Joshua Roberson recent articles
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​​​The 29th Annual Outlook for Texas Land Markets conference saw record attendance at 509 guests. ​What was discussed at this year's event? We have comments from Center Chief Economist Dr. Jim Gaines, Assistant Research Economist Dr. Erin Kiella, and Attorney Jody Sodd McSpadden. 

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• Center Assistant Research Economist Dr. Erin Kiella articles​
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• Jody Sodd​ McSpadden info and contact
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• Podcast 426: Ha​ppy hunting ground
• "Over Hill, Over Dale: Texas Land Markets' Peaks and Valleys"
  
• Characteristics of Texas Land Mar​kets: A Regional Analysis​​

​​Walkability, interaction, heritage: all are important to America's downtown dwellers. What goes into ​​​​creating a vibrant small-town downtown community? Jose Quintana, president of Bryan-based AdventGX Corp., shares his insights on the Red Zone podcast.

• ​National Association of Realtors, Portland State University survey​
  
• AdventGX Corp. website
  
• "This Old Loft: Downtown Living in Small Town Texas"
  
• Outlook for Texas Land Markets conference info 
  
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• Real Estate Center research library
  

​​​​Texas land has always been popular for hunting, fishing, and other recreational land uses, particularly on the outskirts of major metros. But who is buying, what are they looking for, and where are they looking? ​Blake Farrar, Texas sales manager for Whitetail Properties, shares​​ his insights. 

• ​​"Magnificent Seven: Texas Land Market Regions"
• Whitetail Properties
• Characteristics of Texas Land Markets: ​A Regional Analysis
• "Over Hill, Over Dale: Texas Land Markets' Peaks and Valleys"
  
• IABC Gold Quill 2019 winners
  
• Outlook for Texas Land Markets conference info 
  
• RSVP on Facebook
  
• Real Estate Center research library
  

​​Generally, better schools result in higher area home prices (and, consequently, higher property taxes). The factors behind this trend are complex. Center Senior Data Analyst Joshua Roberson joins us today to talk more about this. ​​So pull up a desk for a lesson in the relationship between school quality measures, home prices, and taxes.

• "Adding it Up: Texas Home Values and School Quality"
• ​Texas Tribune article​
• Outlook for Texas Land Markets conference info 
  
• RSVP on Facebook
  
• Real Estate Center research library
  

​​Center Chief Economist Dr. Jim Gaines says the commercial real estate sector is still doing well as prices hold up and cap rates and inflation are down. What else does he say about this "reasonably strong" market? He breaks it down in today's Red Zone podcast. ​​Take a listen. 

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• ​"$1 billion Coll​in County community is growing with land purchase" (Dallas Morning News)
• Outlook for Texas Land Markets conference info 
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• ​"It Depends: What Happens When Real Estate Disputes Go to Court​"​ 
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• "Nuveen rounds up $136M industrial portfolio​"
  
• "Billion-dollar Wade Park changes hands, future uncertain​"
  
• "Seven acres slated for San Antonio workforce housing​"
  
• NewsTalk Texas feed​
  
• Dr. Jim Gaines' recent articles​ and email
  
• Texas Quarterly Commercial Report ​​(subcribe here)​
  

There's a lot of news packed into today's Red Zone podcast. We talk about the overall Texas land market, state immigration trends, the border economy, and the Texas economy in general. Tune in for all this and much more.

• “Texas housing market plateaus in record-breaking 2018"
  
• Outlook for the Texas Economy report (Subscribe here)
• Characteristics of Texas Land Markets: A Regional Analysis
• Outlook for Texas Land Markets conference info 
• RSVP on Facebook
• Subscribe to our Texas Quarterly Commercial Report
• Read and subscribe to RECON
• “Texas sixth nationally in property taxes"
• “Fizzy in Frisco: Dr Pepper to move to The Star"
• “East Texas Class A industrial property sells"​​
  
• NewsTalk Texas feed
• Texas Border Economy report (Subscribe here)
• “The New Texans" (Tierra Grande digital first)
  

​It's nothing but news in today's Red Estate Red Zone podcast. In this episode, Bryan and Hayley look at a new Center economic report, an NAHB affordability article, and a WalletHub study on the best capital cities in which to live. Get all this and more in just over 13 minutes.

• ​2019 Texas Housing & Economic Outlook report
• Texas Housing Insight report (Subscribe here)​
• Outlook for Texas Land Markets info 
• ​RSVP on Facebook​​
• ​​​Read and subscribe to RECON​
• "National housing affordability relatively unchanged in 4Q 2018​" (NAHB report)
  
• Real Estate Center's Texas Housing Affordability Index
  
• "​Austin best state capital to live in" (WalletHub study)
  

​Love (and economics) is in the air on today's Red Zone podcast! Center Chief Economist Dr. Jim Gaines joins us to talk about the state of the economy. We also look at the best states for singles. Tune in for this and more.​​

• Outlook for Texas Land Markets info 
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• Read and subscribe to RECON

• 2019 Texas Housing & Economic Outlook report
  

• ​Dr. Jim Gaines' email​
  

​​​​​​​Center Senior Data Analyst Joshua Roberson joins us on today's Red Zone Podcast to talk about the latest data from the Texas Home Price Index. Plus, we look at a housing costs article and a technical report about renting and investing versus buying a home. Get all this and more in just 15 minutes. 

• ​​​"Texas fifth in ​LEED green buildings"
  
• "Purchasing a ​Home versus Renting and Investing"
• Outlook for Texas Land Markets info 
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• ​Read and subscribe to RECON
• "Contrasting Costs: Location-Based Differences in Homeowner Expenses​"
  
• Texas Home Price Index
  
• "Home price growth slowing across Texas"
  
• Joshua Roberson email 
  

​​What's the game plan? Well, we look at the best (and worst) cities for football fans. Plus, how does the Texas economy compare to the U.S. one? We're passing you all this and more in today's Red Zone podcast. 

• ​Real Estate Center Home Price Index
  
• Monthly Review of the Texas Economy report (Subscribe here)
  
• 2019 Red Zone Podcast survey
  

​​​We rev things up on today's podcast by talking about the country's best states for driving. Where does Texas rank? Plus, we look at the economy along the Texas-Mexico border and report on stories from around the state. Join us. 

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• 2019 Red Zone Podcast survey
  
• English-Spanish Real Estate Glossary
  
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​​​​​In today's Red Zone podcast, we address some questions and comments sent to us by our constituents. We also get the scoop on the Texas economy from two of the Center's latest monthly economic reports. Tune in for all that and more. 

• ​​Texas Housing Insight report (Subscribe here)​
  
• ​​2019 Red Zone Podcast survey​
  
• Outlook for the Texas Economy report (Subscribe here)
  

​​What's the outlook for Texas housing affordability this year? Find out from Center Chief Economist Dr. Jim Gaines. He joins us today. We also look at employment data from around Texas. Tune in for all this and more.​​

• ​Monthly Review of the Texas Economy report (Subscribe here)
  
• 2019 Red Zone Podcast survey​
  
• Dr. Jim Gaines' recent articles
  

​​​​On the last podcast of the year, we look at the economy along the Texas-Mexico border. We also share some Christmas facts and a special message from Center Director Gary Maler. Plus, which Texas cities have the fastest internet download speeds? Join us as we bid 2018 adieu.

• ​Texas Border Economy report (Subscribe here)
  
• "Livin' Large: Texas' Robust Luxury Home Market"​
  
• Read and subscribe to RECON 
• 2019 Annual Report + Calendar giveaway survey​
• A message from Director Gary Maler