Special: Washington Post: Surrounded by Ruins, Mortgage Market Remains Intact. October 18, 2008.

Houston bucks listing trend: Market is one of just three where prices rose in past 3 months (Plus: Niki's Notes!). October 12, 2008.

Congress asked to OK billions for Fannie-Freddie rescue (Plus: Niki's Notes!). July 14, 2008.

KIPLINGER'S 2008 BEST CITIES: No. 1: Houston, Texas (Plus: Niki's Notes!). July 2008.

Supply of new homes shrinks! (Plus: Niki's Notes!). May 8, 2008.

Houston realty agents stay on the bullish side: But economist cautions against areas where big discounts beckon ! (Plus: Niki's Notes!). March 21, 2008.

January 2008 Highest Month in har.com's History of Public's Viewings! (Plus: Niki's Notes!). February 2008.

Statistics show positives for home buyers in the Houston market. January 25, 2008.

Houston held its own against the downturns (Plus: Niki's Notes!). December 30, 2007.

Harris County homeowners will pay slightly less after rate cuts! November 24, 2007.

Houston Business Journal Special: Potential home buyers beware: Those who hesitate could lose October 26, 2007.

Houston Business Journal Special: Houston and National Housing Markets Don't Fit in Same Basket September 21, 2007.

Houston Weathers Turbulence, Housing Market Sales Rebound in July! August 17, 2007.

Upper ends head further up (Plus: Niki's Notes!). August 5, 2007.

Houston Business Journal's report: Houston Continues to Escape Major Housing Traumas (Plus: Niki's Notes!). July 30, 2007.

City's spending plan adds police cadets: Council passes mayor's budget, which includes small tax cut(Plus: Niki's Notes!). June 21, 2007.

Home sales make comeback in area: April numbers up 3.6 percent (Plus: Niki's Notes!). May 10, 2007.

Just in! Real Estate Trends for January 2007 (Plus: Niki's Notes!). February 25, 2007.

Home prices stay strong in the area: Sales are steady as markets across the U.S. struggle (Plus: Niki's Notes!). January 25, 2007.

Expert predicts '07 won't set record for Houston home sales (Plus: Niki's Notes!). January 5, 2007.

It pays to own rental real estate: Many enjoy great tax benefits, market-value appreciation (Plus: Niki's Notes!). January 5, 2007.

Houston a strong competitor in ugly houses: City makes top 10 in rankings by fix-up company (Plus: Niki's Notes!). December 16, 2006.

Hot off the Presses! Mortgage Insurance Tax Deductible (Plus: Niki's Notes!). December 13, 2006.

Houston Economy: Cooling is in the Forecast (Plus: Niki's Notes!). November 16, 2006.

Special:!! Seven things your Clients Don't Know about Movers (Plus: Niki's Notes!). November, 2006.

In a bustling local economy, not enough employees are available, especially in technology, engineering and accounting. Wanted: workers (Plus: Niki's Notes!). October 15, 2006.

Confidence rises as fuel prices fall: Economists predict strong sales for holidays. October 14, 2006.

Special:!!! Houston Business Journal!!! Houston strikes it rich with growth in millionaires (Plus: Niki's Notes!). July 7, 2006

Special:!!! Houston Business Journal!!! Houston housing market remains strong, expert says!!! June 29, 2006!

Special:!!! Annual review!!! Houston home prices on upswing after period of small annual gains: Area may avoid market slowdowns seen elsewhere!!! May 6, 2006!

Housing market is going strong: Houston sales up 16.4 percent over last January!!! February 22, 2006!

SPECIAL! FROM CNNMoney.com!! Most profitable renovations: Some home improvements can recoup a lot, even all, of their costs. December 28, 2005!

December 23, 2005!

Home sales near record: The increase hit 8.7 percent for November. December 23, 2005

Home builders reach record: Single-family starts hit 13,340 in third quarter, a 14 percent jump. November 3, 2005!

IRS Views rentals, owner-occupied homes differently (Plus Special: "Niki's Notes"!) October 9, 2005!

No ‘Bubble’ Foreseen in Greater Houston Real Estate Market. August, 2005!

SUMMER SPECIAL from Houston Business Journal!!!: Summer is hot in Houston -- what's the temperature of the market in your area? July 22, 2005!

Wall Street Journal! Living in Houston: As Housing Expands (Plus Special: "Niki's Notes"!) June 29, 2005!

A Closer Look at Metro's Plans (Plus Special: "Niki's Notes"!) June 22, 2005!

A Place of Their Own: Echo Boomers Push to Nest. June 26, 2005!

Neighborhood Report: Single Family Homes (2004 vs. 2003). May 2005!

Niki's Notes: Number of www.har.com site hits up one hundred million from 2004! February 7 2005!

Local economy sped up as 2004 wound down: Skyrocketing oil prices proved crucial to success. January 2 2005!

Another Record for Home Sales. October 26 2004!

Houston Housing Sales Maintain a Record Pace into Fall. October 21 2004!

Home prices at all-time high: Houston Existing-Home Sales on Track For Record-Breaking Year September 2004!

Home prices at all-time high: 'This is still a seller's market,' Realtors group's chairman says. July 20, 2004!

Home values rising, but pace tapers off: Supply, demand nearly balanced across Houston. Houston job growth strong. June 25, 2004!

Hot doesn't begin to describe sales: Used homes keep going, going, going. June 17, 2004!

Niki's Comments. May 15, 2004!

Used-homes sales hit record: Year ends 8 percent above total for '02. January 13, 2004!

Job growth pivotal to home sales: Builders expect pace to slow, but not a lot January 6, 2004!

Sales of used homes reach record: November bests last year's figure by wide margin December 16, 2003!

October home resales set record, but a drop forecast. November 17, 2003!

Another record in used-home sales: Numbers up 22 percent over last year. October 13, 2003!

Home sales still on record pace: Market shows a 12 percent annual gain. September 16, 2003!

Home resales bust records again. August 13, 2003!

New home rally likely to slow a bit: Records could be played out as interest rates rise. August 7, 2003!

Best home sales month ever reported: Low mortgage rates still driving hot market. July 17, 2003!

Area home sales chugging along: Record-setting month stifles slump fears. June 19, 2003!

Used-home sales take a breather: Realty agents see uptick soon. May 15, 2003!

Sector avoids woes thrashing economy (2002 Real Estate Data & 2003 Forecast!) April 5, 2003!

Loan rates keep home sales lively. February 18, 2003!

Housing construction rises in January to strongest level in 16 years. February 18, 2003!

Housing on pace for record: Used home sales up 6% from 2001. December 17, 2002!

Home sales a little soft on top, solid below. November 14, 2002!

Home sales continue to roar ahead: Unusually low mortgage rates attract buyers. October 15, 2002!

Used-home sales on record pace: Low mortgage rates attract buyers. August 14, 2002!

Median home price hits record: Sales on pace with 2001 figures. July 16, 2002!

Not all of Houston fell along with bankrupt Enron: Despite giant's collapse, city economy can stand on its own. July 14, 2002!

Mixed neighborhood: Inventory's Up All Over As Used Homes Fare Better than New. June 18, 2002!

Used Home Sales Climb to Record: Houston's Volume, Median Price Up. May 21, 2002!

Used Home Sales up First Quarter. April 12, 2002!

Houston Home Sales Stay Rock Steady. April 2002!

Wall Street Journal Report 2001 Home Sales. February 8, 2002!

Houston Home Sales See Best Year Ever. January 17, 2002!

Home, Affordable Home. November 25, 2001!

Conditions are Right for Buying. September 30, 2001!

Used-Home Sales on Record Pace: Flooding affects market only slightly. August 16, 2001!

Rain or Shine, Houston Housing Market Solid. July 19, 2001!

Houston-area new-home sales blow down the walls. June 20, 2001!

Used-Home Sales Post May Record: low rates, newcomers drive comeback. June 19, 2001!

Houston Housing Costs Most Affordable vs. Other U.S. Cities

Houston in Top 10 in Restaurants in U.S.!

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