This James Hagarty/Wall Street Journal ($) article reports on a recent analysis that ranks the Bryan-College Station area — home of Texas A&M University — as the most “undervalued” housing market in the country during this year’s first quarter. In fact, eight out of the ten most undervalued markets are in Texas (Dallas and Ft. Worth are second and third, and Houston is fourth). Although such studies are usually accompanied by some hand-wringing from those who are concerned about the value of their home, the reality is that the availability of relatively cheap housing is one of the main drivers of Texas’ economic growth over the past generation. Here’s hoping that it continues.
Now if I can afford the tuition and taxes!