Houston-area homes are sinking in places. Here's how to spot foundation trouble before you buy
Houston-area homes are experiencing foundation damage due to subsidence caused by groundwater over-extraction, with local realtors discussing how buyers can identify and address these issues.
By Kylie Frakes, Meet the Team·1 hr ago
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Decades of research shows many parts of the greater Houston area are literally sinking.
Some of that is due to subsidence, which is sinking caused by the over extraction of groundwater.
I talked with Shannon Araya and Maria Lee, both realtors with Keller Williams Premier, about the damage subsidence can do to homes, and how to handle foundation problems in the housing market.
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