Texas A&M Study Reveals Pressure on Renters

Texas A&M Study Reveals Pressure on Renters

New data from the Texas A&M Real Estate Center shows that pressure on renters is driven by 9 percent population growth in the state, more than double the national average. Key findings,... Read more »
Bill proposes eliminating capital gains tax on home sales

Bill proposes eliminating capital gains tax on home sales

Rep. Craig Goldman (R-Texas) introduced legislation this week, dubbed the Don’t Tax the American Dream Act, that would eliminate federal capital gains taxes on the sale of primary residences. “Americans are overtaxed.... Read more »
If the Chicago Bears Lose Against L.A. Rams, Will Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens Finally Get To Move Into Custom Texas Mansion?

If the Chicago Bears Lose Against L.A. Rams, Will Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens Finally Get To Move Into Custom Texas Mansion?

Simone Biles has embraced the role of Chicago Bears WAG with gusto in the months since she competed in her last Olympic Games—but today could see that period of her life come... Read more »
Texas Housing Market Bucks the Trend With a Surprising Surge in Sales

Texas Housing Market Bucks the Trend With a Surprising Surge in Sales

The Texas housing market is proving remarkably resilient, bucking the usual autumnal slowdown with a notable surge in home sales in both September and October. Despite rising interest rates, this unexpected upward... Read more »
California’s exodus isn’t just billionaires — it’s regular people renting U-Hauls, too

California’s exodus isn’t just billionaires — it’s regular people renting U-Hauls, too

It isn’t just billionaires leaving California. Anecdotal data suggest there is also an exodus of regular people who load their belongings into rental trucks and lug them to another state. U-Haul’s survey... Read more »
Rising insurance costs shape homeowner decisions in 2026

Rising insurance costs shape homeowner decisions in 2026

The average U.S. home insurance premium increased 24% between 2021 and 2024, according to the Consumer Federation of America — outpacing inflation by 11% over the same period. Looking ahead, 82% of... Read more »
Texas proposes tax cuts for homeowners 55+

Texas proposes tax cuts for homeowners 55+

Qualifying homeowners would see school-related property tax valuations frozen at the year they turn 55, preventing future increases in that portion of their tax bill. Seniors already receive a partial exemption from... Read more »
ERA Real Estate affiliate announces Dallas-Fort Worth acquisition

ERA Real Estate affiliate announces Dallas-Fort Worth acquisition

Founded in 2018, 24Fifteen Realty is led by Kenny Conoley, who will remain with the company as designated supervisor and branch manager. “At 24Fifteen Realty, we believe that buying or selling a... Read more »
‘Selling Sunset’ Alum Christine Quinn Reveals Why She Quit California and Moved Back to Texas

‘Selling Sunset’ Alum Christine Quinn Reveals Why She Quit California and Moved Back to Texas

“Selling Sunset” alum Christine Quinn has revealed why she quit California and moved to Dallas as she dished on all of her favorite things about living back in the South. The 37-year-old... Read more »
Two charts that explain why Texas housing markets have stalled

Two charts that explain why Texas housing markets have stalled

Relatively cheap housing, low taxes, looser COVID-19 restrictions and an influx of major employers turned Texas housing markets into hotspots after the pandemic began in March 2020.  There weren’t many metro areas... Read more »