For many families, summer marks the busiest time of the year to buy a home as they try to get settled before the start of a new school year.<\/p>\n
The good news for buyers? After years of rapidly rising home prices, the Houston-area housing market is beginning to shift.<\/p>\n
According to real estate experts, the average home price across the Houston area has declined by about 1.7%, marking the first average price drop in roughly 15 years.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is go time for house hunters,\u201d KPRC 2 Consumer Investigator Bill Spencer said. \u201cLate spring and early summer is when the largest wave of homes hits the market, with inventory typically running 30% to 40% higher than during the winter months.\u201d<\/p>\n
To help buyers find the best value, Spencer spoke with Cathy Trevino, former chair of the Houston Association of Realtors, about the area\u2019s most affordable places to purchase a home.<\/p>\n
Based on current average home prices, Trevino\u2019s top three picks are:<\/p>\n
Baytown \u2013 Average home price: $224,000<\/p>\n
Aldine \u2013 Average home price: $230,000<\/p>\n
Alief \u2013 Average home price: $238,000<\/p>\n
While home prices vary depending on the neighborhood, size and condition of the property, these communities currently offer some of the most affordable opportunities for buyers in the Houston area.<\/p>\n
The cooling market could also create more negotiating power for buyers after years of intense competition and record-high prices.<\/p>\n
Spencer\u2019s special housing series continues throughout the week with reports aimed at helping Houstonians navigate today\u2019s housing market.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, he\u2019ll break down mortgage options available to buyers. Thursday\u2019s report will focus on how homeowners can use home equity loans to consolidate high-interest debt, while Friday\u2019s report will examine rental scams and the warning signs prospective renters should know before signing a lease.<\/p>\n
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