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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

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

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

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

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

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

If you bought a home when mortgage rates were below 3%, the current housing market can feel like a nightmare. Many homeowners are stuck because today’s rates are much higher, making refinancing or moving much more expensive. Why it feels paralyzing What experts sayFinancial advisors explain that while the market is tough, homeowners shouldn’t panic. … Read more

What started as a story about buying and selling property in New York soon became something much bigger—a tale of broken trust and community betrayal. Residents in one neighborhood say a new development promised benefits like parks, schools, and affordable housing—but the reality was different. Instead of helping the community, many feel the project has … Read more

Residents in a New Jersey apartment complex say they’ve been living in a “pure nightmare” for the past four months—struggling with a loud, mysterious noise that disrupts their sleep and daily life. The constant sound, described by neighbors as a low-frequency hum or vibration, has left people frustrated, stressed, and even considering moving. Many report … Read more