Dallas-Fort Worth real estate

First-time buyers face real affordability challenges in Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth, but being priced out of 1 house or hearing no from 1 lender does not always mean homeownership is out of reach. Here is how I look at the entire path to buying.

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.