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REAL ESTATE
2 Texas Suburbs Ranked Among Best in the U.S.
A recent study of U.S. suburbs found two Texas cities to be among the best. For my money, suburban living is the way to go if you work in a major metropolitan area. Getting away from the hustle and bustle of the big city is totally worth the commute. Apparently,...
Here’s What the State of Texas Says About Selling a House That is Haunted
Texas is a hotbed for haunted activity. Even in East Texas, we have a few spots that can be considered haunted. The most famous to come to mind is the Jefferson Hotel in Jefferson, Texas. They even have a whole YouTube channel dedicated to the ghostly happenings at the hotel. But if you are selling your home, and you believe that a spirit is occupying that dwelling, do you have a legal obligation to tell the buyer it is haunted? Let's explore this question.
Texas real estate broker: 'I think we are 100% in a buyer's market'
DALLAS — It’s time to check on inventory!. We have houses for sale back on the shelf again in Texas. We base this on state data. We will use May 2024 numbers since that is the most current month of data available for all the large metro areas in Texas. Many of them already have numbers from June that further support this, but the Houston area figures typically lag a bit, so we will use May.
Mark Mayfield: An affordable housing authority for almost 40 years
Mark Mayfield stepped down as the chief executive officer of the Texas Housing Foundation on June 20 after 37 years of working on affordable housing issues in Texas. “It’s the only job I’ve ever had,” he said of his commitment to housing needs. It was the Marble...
These Texas Cities Have The Most Expensive Homes
With Texas being as large as it is, and with numerous metro areas, there are bound to be some very wealthy neighborhoods. But just how wealthy?. When talking simply about wealthy people, most live in Houston, Texas -- as we recently found out. In total, the Texas city has 20 billionaires and over 90,000 millionaires in residence, according to Visual Capitalist. That's a lot of wealth in one place.
The “World’s Littlest Skyscraper” Can Be Found In Texas
Not everything is bigger in Texas. Of course most things are. We are a big state that likes big trucks, big homes, and big football stadiums for our big Friday, Saturday, and Sunday entertainment. But when it comes to our skylines, Texas doesn't actually have the biggest or tallest building...
Most expensive homes in Texas reach $2.7M, Houston-metro city makes list: Stacker
HOUSTON - Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value...
Home insurance costs in South Texas jump in a big way
SAN ANTONIO — Home insurance is becoming unaffordable for many, especially first-time buyers, and natural disasters are the leading cause of the rising rates. Nearly one in three home insurance policies had a rate increase of at least 25% in the most recent coverage renewal period. That, combined with home prices that remain high, is pricing even more people out of the market.
JPAR® - Real Estate Announces Enhanced Agent Revenue Model
PLANO, TEXAS – July 22, 2024: JPAR® - Real Estate, a leading real estate brokerage serving Texas homebuyers and sellers, announced today a significant reduction in its cap fee model, effective immediately. By increasing the financial incentives for its Texas agents, JPAR aims to enhance productivity, reward top performers, and reaffirm its commitment to providing the best resources and support to real estate professionals.
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