How presidential elections affect Houston's housing market

Paul Silverman has noticed an interesting trend during his 16 years helping homebuyers and sellers across Houston. Every presidential election year, the housing market slows down a bit in the Bayou City, he said. “We see a noticeable reduction in activity,” said Silverman, a Realtor with Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty. “People are nervous about elections and what it means for their jobs, taxes and the market. So, they hold off on making one of the most important decisions…

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