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The Texas housing market is still heating up — just not as wild as it was during the pandemic. Even though mortgage rates have slowed things down a bit, home prices are still rising fast in many parts of the Lone Star State. According to Zillow’s Home Value Index (September 2025), home prices in several … Read more

Dallas-Fort Worth (D-FW) continues to dominate Texas’ housing and migration trends. According to the Texas Migration Report from HireAHelper, nearly 520,000 people moved to the D-FW area last year — about 32% of all moves in the state. Many of these new residents came from Houston (19%), Austin (13%), and San Antonio (8%), while Texas … Read more

Texas’ advantage: The state has a strong, diverse industrial base with access to cost-effective water, attracting continued investment. Water pricing isn’t uniform: Industry-specific site selection: Diverse industrial needs: Texas hosts chemical, petroleum, metal, paper, and food manufacturing—most water-intensive—and high-value sectors like electronics, machinery, and transportation equipment. Investment outlook: Continuing investment in water infrastructure will support … Read more

Campaign Promises vs. Reality: Lessons from Other Cities: Key Takeaways for NYC: Bottom line: While Mamdani’s agenda signals a shift toward equity-driven housing and taxation, history shows that actual policy implementation is gradual, often tempered by political pushback, legal hurdles, and market realities. NYC real estate could adjust without facing a full-scale collapse, but investors … Read more

Key Points: Bottom line: Expect temporary turbulence, especially in the high-end housing market, but the market should stabilize once employment uncertainty eases. Here Canadians Flee Florida Real Estate Amid Tariffs and Trade Tensions

Key Takeaways: Bottom line: Trade and currency pressures are prompting Canadian homeowners to exit Florida’s luxury real estate market, creating more supply and potential opportunities for U.S. buyers.

The Texas Permanent School Fund has committed $200 million (€172.3 million) to Harrison Street’s open-ended Core US Property Fund, closing on the investment near the end of September. Key Points: This investment underscores Texas Permanent’s ongoing interest in diversified, income-generating real estate assets and alternative property strategies. Trump Likely to Name New White House Ballroom … Read more

President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to name a new $300 million White House ballroom after himself. Senior administration officials are already calling it “The President Donald J. Trump Ballroom.” Although Trump hasn’t officially confirmed the name, he has a long history of branding construction projects with his own name. When asked about it, he … Read more

Buying a home in Texas this year has been a mix of excitement, stress, and strategy. According to the Texas Homebuying Experience Report from Texas REALTORS®, most Texas homebuyers felt they had enough time — and enough homes — to make their move in 2025. Home Choices and Search Time About 25% of buyers said … Read more

Austin, TX — Most Texas homebuyers felt they had enough time and inventory to make a successful purchase in the first half of 2025, according to the Texas Homebuying Experience Report. Key takeaways: Realtors noted that while national reports suggested more inventory and lower prices, the local market remained competitive, and buyers had to navigate … Read more