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Federal interest rate and Texas housing: On September 17, 2025, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25%, bringing the new range to 4%–4.25%. But Texas realtors say this small drop may not make it easier to buy a home right now. Why the Rate Cut Might Not Help Realtor Advice Realtor Sara Hamway, an … Read more

San Antonio suburbs and home prices: If you’re looking to buy a house near San Antonio, the suburbs Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch are seeing big price jumps! New shops, restaurants, and luxury apartments are fueling growth, making these areas more popular — and more expensive. How Much Are Homes Costing? Here’s a quick look … Read more

Elon Musk and Texas: Elon Musk is building a giant empire in Texas! From Tesla factories in Austin to SpaceX rocket launch sites in South Texas, Musk owns more than 500 properties covering 6,000 acres across the state. That’s like owning a small city! How Musk Buys Property in Texas Musk’s companies often buy land … Read more

Texans and home buying: If you want to buy a house in Texas in 2025, you might need nearly $100,000 a year! According to a Realtor.com report, the minimum income to afford a median-priced home in Texas is $99,000, while the average household income is about $75,780. That means most Texans need $23,000 more than … Read more

Texas has been booming, attracting new residents and businesses from across the country. But with growth comes a challenge many are feeling: housing affordability. What’s Happening? Despite some cooling in certain markets, housing affordability is still a major issue. About 90% of Texans say affordability is a problem in their area. Quick Visual: How Many … Read more

Deciding whether to buy a home now or wait until 2026 depends on several factors, including mortgage rates, home prices, and your personal circumstances. Here’s an overview to help you make an informed decision: 🏡 Housing Market Outlook ✅ Reasons to Buy Now ⏳ Reasons to Wait Until 2026 🧭 Considerations 🏠 Local Market Insight: … Read more

Is It a Good Time to Buy a Home in Texas? Here’s What You Need to Know If you’re considering buying a house in Texas, you’re probably wondering, “Is now the right time?” Let’s break it down together. 📉 Home Prices Are Stabilizing As of August 2025, the median home price in Texas was approximately … Read more

🏡 Texas Home Prices: What’s Happening in 2025? Let’s talk about Texas home prices—don’t worry, I’ll keep it simple. Over the past few years, homes in Texas have gotten more expensive. Back in 2011, the median home price was around $147k, and by 2020, it jumped to about $259k. Fast forward to 2025, and the … Read more

What is Considered Rich in the U.S.? What is Considered “Rich” in the U.S.? Income, net worth, and lifestyle all affect how “rich” someone feels. Category Income Net Worth Perceived Richness Comfortable $100k–$200k $500k–$1M Comfortable but not wealthy Rich $200k–$700k $2M–$5M Financially secure, can enjoy luxury lifestyle Ultra-Rich $700k+ $30M+ Top 1% in the U.S., … Read more