Zillow ranked 35 of the largest US housing markets to determine which were the best for first time home buyers. 3 Texas cities made it on the list, and Houston was ranked higher than San Antonio (#5) and Dallas (#10). They based their study on: 1) affordability & competition, and 2) and projected home value appreciation. Houston was #3!
If you know someone considering buying their first home, you might share the link below from Culture Map Houston. Do they want to invest their money in a home of their own or someone else's home by renting? Just a thought.
https://houston.culturemap.com/news/real-estate/03-12-18-zillow-best-cities-for-first-time-homebuyers/