The 2025 Interest Rate Outlook: Your Call to Action to Buy Now As we move into the latter half of 2025, the outlook for interest rates remains a key focus for aspiring homebuyers and real estate investors.1 While the era of historically low rates seen in 2020-2021 is firmly in the rearview mirror, experts largely anticipate a period of relative stability, with potential for modest declines rather than...
How the Proposed $40,000 SALT Cap Could Boost Texas Real Estate The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a significant tax reform bill, proposing to increase the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap to $40,000 for married couples filing jointly. This change, if approved by the Senate, could have a profound impact on Texas homeowners, buyers, and sellers. Benefits for Texas...
Home prices in Texas have been steadily climbing. In major cities like Austin, Dallas, and Houston, median home prices have reached new highs. The combination of low inventory, high demand, and limited new construction has driven up prices, making it harder for buyers to find affordable properties. Even in suburban areas, where prices once remained lower, the demand for housing has led to price hikes,...
Finding the Right Fit: Key Considerations When Buying a Larger Home for Your Growing Home-Based Business As your home-based business expands, your current space may start feeling cramped and inefficient. Upgrading to a larger home isn’t just about getting extra square footage—it’s about finding a property that supports productivity, organization, and work-life balance. Whether you need dedicated...
The housing market has long been known for its cyclical nature, experiencing periods of rapid growth (booms) and sharp declines (busts). These cycles are influenced by various economic factors, including interest rates, inflation, and government policies, often leading to dramatic shifts in home prices. Understanding the causes and impacts of these cycles, especially the busts of the 1990s and 2000s, and...
Flourishing in Real Estate: A Senior’s Guide to House Flipping Embarking on a house-flipping journey as a senior offers a unique blend of challenge and opportunity. This venture can become a lucrative extension of your life experiences and skills with the right approach. Whether aiming to enhance your retirement income or simply enjoy the creative process of transforming properties, house flipping...
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