Why rents are rising in Houston even as the housing market cools

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View in browser FALL SALE! Unlimited Digital Access: 6 Months for 99¢. Subscribe Today. Good morning. Here are the top real estate stories around Houston this week: Photo: Yi-Chin Lee / Staff Photographer Why rents are rising in Houston even as the housing market cools Rising rents are key reason why inflation is running rampant in Houston. Even though the pace of rent increases are expected to slow, pressures are building on lower income renters who say they're being forced to find roommates, move or make other sacrifices in their budget to survive.   $4M approved for renters facing eviction to get legal help As eviction cases continue to climb in Harris County, Commissioners Court on Tuesday approved $4 million aimed at shoring up tenants' access to legal representation to fight the possibility of eviction.    Chevron to bring 200 workers to Houston as it downsizes HQ About 200 Chevron employees will move to Houston as the oil major moves its global headquarters within California, a company spokesperson said Thursday.   Real estate transactions: Law firm signs big lease near Galleria See the latest sales, leasing and brokerage activity in the Houston area.   Katherine Feser Real estate reporter katherine.feser@chron.com FALL SALE: Get 6 Months for 99¢ Unlimited Digital Access Act Now No Commitment | Cancel Anytime Unsubscribe  |  Manage Preferences  |  Privacy Notice Houston Chronicle 4747 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77027 © 2022 Hearst Communications