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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

Mortgage rates went up this week after the U.S. lost its top credit rating. This means it might cost more for people to borrow money to buy a house. The average interest rate for a 30-year home loan is now about 6.86%, a little higher than last week. This environment makes it increasingly critical for … Read more

President Donald Trump has discussed the possibility of moving Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac closer to private ownership again. That idea matters because Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac play a major role in the U.S. mortgage market. They help keep mortgage money flowing by buying loans from lenders and supporting the secondary mortgage market. If … Read more

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a new tax bill called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. It has some exciting changes that could save you money, especially if you’re in real estate or a homeowner. Let’s make it simple: What’s in the Bill? Why It Matters These changes are designed to help real … Read more

If you’re thinking about where to put your money, listen up—because Warren Buffett, the king of investing, has some advice. He says there are way more chances to make money in the stock market than in real estate. Here’s the scoop, broken down: What Happened? Earlier this month, at the Berkshire Hathaway meeting, someone asked … Read more