Disclosure

SunBeltPulse is committed to transparency about how we produce content, how we earn revenue, and where our data comes from. The disclosures below satisfy requirements from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and support informed reading.

1. AI-Assisted Content

Articles on SunBeltPulse are researched, drafted, and edited with the assistance of large language models (LLMs), including Anthropic's Claude. Every published article goes through a multi-stage pipeline:

1. Automated web research and topic evaluation
2. AI-drafted article using current market data
3. Automated fact-checking — statistical claims are verified against source URLs
4. Copy editing pass for tone, grammar, and readability
5. Human review before publication

Despite this process, errors may occur. Data retrieved from FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis) reflects the figures available at time of publication. We correct errors promptly when they are identified — contact us at hello@sunbeltpulse.com to report one.

For a full description of our editorial process — research, fact-checking, data sourcing, authorship, and corrections — see our Editorial Standards & Methodology page.

2. Affiliate Links

Some articles and pages on SunBeltPulse contain affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you click a link and make a purchase or sign up for a service — at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships we currently have or may have include:

• Mortgage lenders and rate comparison services
• Real estate platforms (e.g. Zillow, Realtor.com partner programs)
• Moving and relocation services
• Home insurance providers
• Financial products and tools

Affiliate relationships do not influence editorial decisions. We do not accept payment to write about specific companies, and we do not guarantee positive coverage in exchange for commissions.

Affiliate links are identified with a disclosure note near the relevant content where required by FTC guidelines.

3. Advertising

SunBeltPulse displays ads through Google AdSense and may work with other advertising networks. Ad placements are clearly separated from editorial content. Advertisers have no influence over the content of articles, data presented, or editorial conclusions.

4. Data Sources

Market statistics published on this site are drawn from the following public sources:

• FHFA House Price Index, retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — Quarterly all-transactions house price index for each metro (DFW reports two metropolitan division panels)
• U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey, retrieved from FRED — Monthly new private housing units authorized per metro
• BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, retrieved from FRED — Monthly unemployment rate by MSA
• U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates, retrieved from FRED — Annual MSA-level population (Austin, Houston, and Atlanta currently series date through 2022; other metros through 2025)
• HUD Fair Market Rents, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — Annual 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent per metro, retrieved directly from HUD User API

Data is updated periodically. Publication dates are shown on each article and data page. Past market conditions are not necessarily indicative of future performance.

SunBeltPulse is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of the data providers listed above — including the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Rankings, editorial framing, and analysis are produced independently by SunBeltPulse.

5. Not Financial or Investment Advice

Nothing on SunBeltPulse constitutes financial, investment, legal, or real estate advice. Content is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Real estate markets are complex and individual circumstances vary widely. Always consult a licensed real estate professional, financial advisor, or attorney before making any investment or purchasing decision.

6. Contact

Questions about our editorial standards, a specific article, or a factual error? Email hello@sunbeltpulse.com.