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Top 10 metro areas where housing prices have increased in the U.S.

Although housing prices are not increasing by much in many parts of the country, any uptick in home values is a welcome change to home owners in those areas. Housing prices increased by 2 to 6 percent in the top metro areas during the last 12 months.

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Texas economy will be helped by oil price hikes
Texas oil industry experts watching the recent developments in the Middle East, and its impact on oil prices, agree that the oil price hikes will help
Texas area economy in October-November 2010
Economic conditions in early October to mid November in Texas, northern Louisiana and southern New Mexico.
Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, Texas GDP
The economy of Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown posted a real GDP growth rate of 0.5%.
Texas manufacturers report increase in factory production

Factory production expanded in October in the Texas economy for the second month in a row, according to a survey of Texas manufacturers. The survey also pointed that Texas manufacturers are optimistic about future business.

Poll

What to do about the federal budget deficit?

Cut spending only
45% (243 votes)
Raise taxes only
4% (24 votes)
Both cut spending and raise taxes
44% (234 votes)
Let it be
6% (34 votes)
Total votes: 535

Texas Economy

Number of illegal immigrants unchanged in 2010

The number of illegal immigrants did not change in 2010, staying at its 2009 figure, according to a study.

Top 10 state GDPs in the United States

California has the largest GDP among states, which is to be expected since the state is more than 50% larger in terms of population than Texas, the next largest state.

Texas economy ranking in the world

Where does Texas, the second biggest state, rank in the world?

Job market stabilizing across the country

With job creation increasing in 41 states in October, it seems that payrolls are stabilizing across the United States.

Top 10 metro GDPs in the United States

The 10 largest metropolitan GDPs in the United States are part of 16 U.S. states.The states of California, Texas, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland placed two metro areas in the top 10

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas GDP

The economy of Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas posted a real GDP growth rate of 1.5%.

Austin-Round Rock, Texas GDP

The economy of Austin-Round Rock, Texas posted a real GDP growth rate of 4.4%.

Waco, Texas GDP

The economy of Waco, Texas posted a real GDP growth rate of 3.3%.

Texas Economy

Texarkana, Texas GDP
The economy of Texarkana posted a real GDP growth rate of 2%.
San Antonio, Texas GDP
The economy of San Antonio posted a real GDP growth rate of 2.4%.
Odessa, Texas GDP
The economy of Odessa posted a real GDP growth rate of 8.1%.
Lubbock, Texas GDP
The economy of Lubbock posted a real GDP growth rate of 2.6%.
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas GDP
The economy of McAllen-Edinburg-Mission posted a real GDP growth rate of 4.7%.
Midland, Texas GDP
The economy of Midland posted a real GDP growth rate of 2.9%.
Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, Texas GDP
The economy of Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood posted a real GDP growth rate of 6.6%.
Laredo, Texas GDP
The economy of Laredo posted a real GDP growth rate of 3.3%.
El Paso, Texas GDP
The economy of El Paso posted a real GDP growth rate of 4.1%.
College Station-Bryan, Texas GDP
The economy of College Station-Bryan posted a real GDP growth rate of 5%.
Corpus Christi, Texas GDP
The economy of Corpus Christi posted a real GDP growth rate of 3.8%.
Beaumont-Port Arthur, Texas GDP
The economy of Beaumont-Port Arthur posted a real GDP growth rate of 1.6%.
Amarillo, Texas GDP
The economy of Amarillo posted a real GDP growth rate of 3.9%.
Abilene, Texas GDP
The economy of Abilene posted a real GDP growth rate of 2.5%.
Austin, Texas - the top city for the next decade - Kiplinger
Between 2004 and 2009, when employment nationwide dropped a bit, Austin’s employment increased by almost 16%. Plus, the number of small businesses jum