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Texas Housing Market Forecast: What’s Next?
↓4.0% projected statewide price drop next twelve months. Inventory levels around 123,200 listings likely to persist.
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Texas Takes the Crown for Tiny House Living
Overall Score: 82.84 Builders & Manufacturers: 15 (Rank: 4, tie) Tiny House Communities: 16 (Rank: 2) Acceptance of Tiny Houses: Score 9 (Rank: 1, tie) Off-Grid Lifestyle Index: 2 (Rank: 2)
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Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Home Prices Up 1.8% Year Over Year in April
National home prices hit a record high in April 2025, but annual growth slowed to its lowest since 2012 due to high mortgage rates and increased inventory. This slowdown improves affordability and purchasing power for buyers. Starter home prices grew fastest in affordable Northeast and Midwest markets like Pittsburgh and Baltimore, where demand outpaces limited…
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Q2 2025: The Hottest Time to Buy or Sell a Home
Nearly 29% of annual home sales happen between April and June, making Q2 the market’s busiest season. Economists predict more activity in Q2 2025 thanks to steady wages, more listings, and better mortgage rates.
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Why May Texas Home Prices Drop 4% More by 2025?
Texas listings hit 123,000 in April 2025, 53% above normal, causing widespread home price declines. Prices could fall 4% more in 2025; market remains 10–12% overvalued, with ongoing affordability struggles.
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Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Home Prices Up 1.8% Year Over Year in April, According to First American Data & Analytics Monthly Home Price Index Report
Home prices in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land area rose 1.8% year-over-year in April 2025, with starter homes up 1.0%, mid-tier 1.9%, and luxury homes 3.1%. Nationally, prices increased 2.0%, marking the slowest growth since 2012 due to high mortgage rates and increased housing supply. Slower price growth may improve affordability for buyers despite ongoing challenges.…
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Texas podría enfrentar una ‘corrección de precios’ inminente en el mercado inmobiliario
El mercado inmobiliario de Texas está experimentando un aumento significativo en el inventario, superando los niveles previos a la pandemia, lo que podría llevar a una corrección de precios. Tras un auge impulsado por la pandemia, la migración ha disminuido y las altas tasas hipotecarias están afectando la demanda de compradores. En febrero, los listados…
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Importance of Planning for Your Retirement
Retirement planning is essential for ensuring long-term financial health after retirement. It involves assessing income needs, identifying sources of income, estimating expenses, and managing assets. Working with a qualified fiduciary financial advisor can help set and prioritize retirement goals while ensuring that clients' best interests are met. Starting retirement savings early, ideally in your 20s,…
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Maximize Savings When Renewing Your Mortgage
Start researching at least six months before renewal to compare lenders and negotiate the most competitive rates. Lenders' initial renewal offers are often higher than market rates—negotiating could save you thousands in interest.
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What Share of Median Income Goes to Housing in Texas in 2025?
Texas ranked No. 31 in a national study for housing costs in the nation. Housing expenses in Texas account for 23.35% of the median monthly income. Despite the rise in home prices since the COVID-19 pandemic, housing expenses in Texas remain below the 30% threshold. Rising prices and fluctuating interest rates have affected many prospective…