Real Estate

The Fed just raised rates for the first time since 2023, and Texas mortgage rates are near 7%. Here's what the hike means for your monthly payment, your buying power and your sale price, whether you're buying or selling in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth or anywhere in Texas.

If you're buying a home in Texas, you've probably heard that the rules around real estate commissions changed. That leads to one of the most common questions I get: "Do I have to pay my REALTOR® out of pocket?" The short answer: not necessarily. The rules changed how compensation is communicated and agreed upon. They didn't automatically shift the cost onto buyers. What matters is knowing what...

At 6.67% on a resale, renting wins in both Houston and Dallas. At 2.99% on new construction with the same 3.5% down, buying wins by year four. Same buyer, same cash to close — here's the full math, plus the eight items of fine print that decide which one is real for you.

Living in Crandall TX? Explore Heartland homes, builders, property taxes, MUDs, schools, amenities and the real commute to Dallas.

Learn how to file your Fort Bend County homestead exemption in 2026 through FBCAD, including eligibility, documents, deadlines and online filing instructions.

Learn how to file a Montgomery County homestead exemption in 2026 through MCAD, including eligibility, filing instructions, required documents and deadlines.

Houston hit a record 40,750 homes for sale in July 2026. See what 5.5 months of inventory means for Houston buyers, sellers, and pricing strategy.

Houston homeowners could save more than $2,000 annually by filing a free homestead exemption. Learn how to apply with HCAD, what documents you need and what to do if you missed the deadline.

Dallas County homeowners could save thousands of dollars annually by filing a free homestead exemption. Learn how to apply with DCAD, what documents you need and what to do if you missed the deadline.

Celina ISD projects more than 30,000 new homes over its long-range growth period. Learn what Celina's rapid expansion could mean for North Texas homebuyers, homeowners, new construction and real estate.