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DALLAS, Texas — SRS Real Estate Partners has announced the successful sale of three fully occupied retail properties located in the greater Dallas market, specifically in the cities of Midlothian and Waxahachie, Texas. The sale includes two multi-tenant properties and one single-tenant restaurant property. These transactions highlight continued investor interest in stable, income-generating retail assets. … Read more

Becoming a real estate agent typically takes anywhere from 3 to 6 months, depending on your state’s requirements and how quickly you complete the necessary steps. Here’s a breakdown of the process: 1. Education Requirements (4–12 weeks) 2. Exam Preparation and Licensing Exam (1–2 months) 3. Applying for Your License (2–6 weeks) 4. Joining a … Read more

No, you don’t have to go to college to become a real estate agent. However, there are certain requirements you’ll need to meet to get licensed, and they vary by state. Here’s a general outline of what’s involved: 1. Meet Minimum Age and Education Requirements 2. Complete Pre-Licensing Courses 3. Pass the Real Estate Licensing … Read more

AUSTIN, Texas — A controversial bill, Senate Bill 17, is sparking heated debates in the Texas House. If passed, the bill would ban citizens, businesses, and government entities from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea from buying property in Texas. Investors tracking international transaction vulnerabilities can review how policy shifts impact asset liquidity by evaluating … Read more

A bill aimed at tackling Texas’ rising home prices and rents is back on the table after it was briefly blocked in the Texas House. Senate Bill 15 proposes allowing smaller homes to be built on smaller lots in Texas cities. This would make it cheaper for homebuilders to construct houses, lowering the final price … Read more

Mortgage rates went on a bit of a ride last week. First, a bond auction didn’t go so well, raising concerns about the U.S. government’s rising debt. But just as everyone started to worry about that, attention shifted to something new—tariffs! Mortgage Rates and Bonds: What’s the Connection? Mortgage rates depend a lot on bond … Read more

Kenneth W. Mattson, once a respected real estate investor in California, now faces serious federal charges after being accused of running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded hundreds of investors out of nearly $30 million over 15 years. A Ponzi scheme is like a trick where someone asks people for money to invest and promises to … Read more

Texas is quickly becoming the hotspot for the massive infrastructure needed to fuel the AI revolution. Due to affordable electricity, vast open land, and business-friendly policies, the Lone Star State is booming with new data centers powering AI’s rapid growth. Real estate investors can track how macroeconomic shifts alter localized growth parameters by evaluating how … Read more

Mortgage rates moved slightly today, but they are still elevated compared with the ultra-low rates many homeowners remember from a few years ago. Freddie Mac reported that the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.51% as of May 21, 2026, up from 6.36% the week before. Mortgage News Daily showed its daily 30-year fixed index at … Read more