​As we say goodbye to 2019, it’s a good time to look to the year ahead. What will Texas' general economy and housing, commercial, and land markets look like in 2020? Real Estate Center Chief Economist Dr. Jim Gaines tells us his thoughts on today's Red Zone podcast.

​​​Personal liability risk comes with being a broker, but there are ways to reduce it. Real estate attorney and former Texas Real Estate Commission General Counsel Kerri Lewis joins us on today’s podcast to elaborate on that plus talk about broker succession planning. Take a listen. ​

​As fourth quarter 2019 gets into gear, we sit down with Real Estate Center Chief Economist Dr. Jim Gaines to review how the housing market fared in the third quarter. Take a listen.

​Texas' 13 U.S. military installations directly employed more than 224,000 in 2017. Factor in the state's over 1.46 million ​​veterans and the mobile lifestyle of the typical service member, and the military adds an interesting twist to the state's overall housing market.​​​​ Center Senior Data Analyst joins us to talk about how the military impacts Texas housing. ​

Many people often think pre-injury liability release forms don't carry much legal weight. However, when properly drafted, they can. How can you know if a waiver is enforceable? How can landowners protect themselves from liability? Center Research Attorney Rusty Adams joins us to tackle these complicated issues. ​

As summer comes to a close, we look at why Texas' coastal cities are popular destinations for tourists and second-home shoppers. Sea Oats Group CEO Jeff Lamkin joins us on the latest podcast to talk about development in Port Aransas and what makes the Texas coast so appealing.

​When you hear the word "blockchain," does your mind immediately jump to Bitcoin? The technology can be used in industries other than cryptocurrency—even in real estate. Center Research Economist Dr. Luis Torres and Student Intern Kyle Brann say more on today's podcast.

​​With hurricane season in full swing, storm and flood protections are on the minds of many Texans in flood-prone areas. ​However, many properties outside of floodplains are damaged by rising waters every year. How can you protect yourself? Center Research Economist Dr. Harold Hunt shares his insights on today's podcast.

​​When Styx's Dennis DeYoung sang "domo arigato, Mr. Roboto," ​he envisioned a world where workers are disgruntled at robots taking their jobs. Nearly four decades later, job aut​omation has become a real concern. However, technology can help the real estate industry—and the general economy—if properly used.

​​Behind a real estate development is a large team of professionals pitching in to make the project a success. According to Dr. Russ Peterson of Mays Business School, developers are the quarterback, calling the plays and leading their team to a development touchdown. Tune in to today's podcast to learn what it takes to become a developer and how data can help.