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Texas ranked third in U.S. foreign Real Estate purchases, capturing 10% of international transactions last year. The state attracts buyers from Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, Oceania, and India. Mexican buyers dominate Texas’s foreign market, accounting for 40% of the state’s international home purchases. Proximity, property rights, and strong economic prospects fuel Texas’s appeal among…

Texas leads the U.S. in new homes—22.5% built since 2010! That’s 2.5 million fresh homes—more than any other state, by far. Why? Jobs, lower prices, & a housing market coastal states can’t touch. From Austin to Houston, new neighborhoods are popping up everywhere. New builds are hot—but do your homework before buying one.

Visit Real Estate offices early and ask questions to gauge their professionalism and fit. Understand seller motivations to make offers with attractive terms that could win deals.

Texas allows faster, cheaper construction with fewer zoning restrictions. Abundant land supports horizontal growth, keeping property values stable. Housing incentives boost inventory, especially in starter home segments. Economic growth sustains housing demand while limiting sharp price increases. Buyers benefit from low regulation and high availability in Texas.

Home prices may rise 3–4% in 2026 if mortgage rates fall below 6.4%.The 2025 rebound—6% in existing-home and 10% in new-home sales—sets optimistic 2026 momentum

2025’s housing risks echo 2008: high debt, inflation, and home prices outpacing household incomes. Debt-to-income ratios in 2025 average 40.5%, near 2008’s dangerous 43% levels.

Mortgage rates hovered between 6.5% and 7% amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Middle East tensions had minimal impact on rates, as ceasefire holds and inflation remains key. Tariff-induced inflation may delay Fed cuts, keeping mortgage rates elevated into 2025. The Mortgage Bankers Association predicts only a slight drop to 6.7% this year. The Federal Reserve may…