Texas Real Estate
Trealtor Last updated: November 23, 2025
Foreclosures are climbing nationwide, up nearly 20% from last year. In the third quarter of 2025, over 101,000 U.S. properties had foreclosure filings. While this is still far below the levels seen in 2008, it shows that some homeowners are feeling financial pressure. How Foreclosures Happen A foreclosure starts when a homeowner can’t keep up … Read more
Last updated: November 23, 2025
The government shutdown isn’t just slowing home sales—it’s also shaking up commercial real estate. While the effects aren’t always immediate, the shutdown can ripple across multiple sectors, creating challenges for investors, developers, and businesses. Data and Market Uncertainty Federal agencies collect economic data that commercial real estate investors rely on, like construction spending, housing starts, … Read more
Last updated: November 23, 2025
The recent government shutdown is creating headaches for buyers and sellers, especially in flood-prone areas. If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in a flood zone, here’s what you need to know. Flood Insurance Delays Many homes in flood zones require flood insurance before a mortgage can be approved. During a government shutdown, … Read more
Last updated: November 23, 2025
Fannie Mae just released its latest housing survey, showing Americans are cautious about buying homes right now. Why Rates Are Still High Even though the Federal Reserve has cut rates a few times, mortgage rates have stayed stubbornly near 7%, higher than many expected. Economic ups and downs, inflation, and market uncertainty are keeping rates … Read more
Last updated: November 23, 2025
Thinking about buying a house in 2025? You’re not alone. With mortgage rates dropping and more homes on the market, it might feel like the perfect time. But there’s a lot to think about before jumping in. Mortgage Rates Are Low… Sort Of Right now, the average 30-year mortgage rate is 6.38%, near the lowest … Read more
Last updated: November 23, 2025
Buying a house in Texas isn’t as simple as picking one and moving in. This year, homebuyers have had some surprises, tough choices, and a few lessons along the way. Here’s what’s going on in 2025. Plenty of Homes… or Not? Some buyers felt spoiled for choice — about 1 in 4 said there were … Read more
Last updated: November 23, 2025
A new poll asked Texas real estate agents how their clients feel about buying homes, and the answers were all over the place. Most buyers said they had enough houses to choose from, but some still felt the market was competitive. About two-thirds of buyers said there were plenty of homes, while 20% said there … Read more
Last updated: November 23, 2025
KFC, the famous Kentucky Fried Chicken, is leaving Kentucky and moving its U.S. headquarters to Plano, Texas. The move will place KFC alongside Pizza Hut Global headquarters, also in Plano, about 20 miles north of Dallas. Why Texas?Texas is booming. With no corporate or personal income taxes, a skilled workforce, and a business-friendly environment, the … Read more
Last updated: November 23, 2025
Legacy West, the 1.15 million-square-foot mixed-use development in Plano, has been sold to Kite Realty and Singapore’s GIC sovereign wealth fund for $785 million, making it the largest mixed-use sale in Dallas-Fort Worth history. From Idea to IconThe project was led by Invesco Real Estate from its 2017 inception, with help from Prism Places and … Read more
Last updated: November 23, 2025
As more companies ask employees to return to the office, Plano and Dallas are seeing a rise in commercial office leasing. Businesses are carefully choosing office size, location, and amenities in the post-pandemic world. Plano leads the comebackFor the first time in five years, Plano is experiencing increased interest in vacant office spaces. Filling these … Read more