Real Estate in the Know

Real Estate in the Know 🌟 Texas Ranks Among the Best States for Jobs — Here’s Why That Matters for Our Housing Market When people say “Everything’s bigger in Texas,” they’re not kidding — even our job market is making national headlines. A new WalletHub study just ranked Texas #7 in the entire country for the best states to find a job in 2025. That puts us solidly in the top ten, ahead of states like North Carolina, […]
Real Estate in the Know 🏠 The Fed Just Cut Rates — What It Means for You and the Housing Market 💡 The Short Version The Federal Reserve just lowered its key interest rate by 0.25%, setting the new range at 3.75%–4.00% — the lowest in three years. They’re also stopping the reduction of their balance sheet on December 1, which means they’re done tightening credit conditions. Translation: borrowing could get easier, mortgage rates could stabilize, […]
Real Estate in the Know 🏠 Spouse or House? Why More Buyers (Especially in Dallas & Rockwall) Are Saying “I Do” to Real Estate If you had to choose between your dream wedding or your dream home… which would you pick? According to a new Homes.com survey, most Americans aren’t hesitating: 81% said they’d rather buy a house than throw a big wedding. And honestly, I get it — a house gives you roots, stability, and equity. A wedding […]
Real Estate in the Know 🔍 Best Time to Buy in 2025 = Oct. 12–18 According to Realtor.com’s latest research, the week of October 12–18, 2025 is shaping up to be the sweet spot for homebuyers. Here’s what makes it special:• Inventory generally peaks — more choices. • Prices typically dip 3–4% from seasonal highs — buyers save ~$15,000 compared to summer peaks. • Less competition, more negotiating power.• The market slows […]
Real Estate in the Know 📈 Dallas-Fort Worth Real Estate Investors: The Time Is Now I just read a recent study from LLC Attorney ranking the best cities for first-time real-estate investors, and Garland, TX grabbed a top-spot among Texas cities. LLC Attorney If you’re looking for investment opportunities in the DFW area, here’s what stood out (warts and all), plus what I’m seeing on the ground. 🔍 What the […]
Real Estate in the Know What Mortgage Delinquencies Are Telling Us About Future Foreclosures You might be seeing headlines about a rise in foreclosures—but don’t let panic set in. Here’s the cold truth and a smart outlook: The Big Picture Is Still Solid Foreclosures today are minuscule compared to the housing crash era. Back then, over nine million homeowners faced distressed sales; last year, that number topped 300,000—not even […]
Real Estate in the Know July 2025 Housing Market: Buyer’s Market, But Still a High-Bar for Affordability The U.S. housing market in July 2025 tipped even more in buyers’ favor—but only if you can actually afford to play in it. Buyers Outnumbered by Sellers: Sellers outpaced buyers by a staggering 36.3%, equating to around 518,800 more listings than buyers—the largest imbalance since record-keeping began in 2013. Buyer Hesitation Spreads: Buyers, already put […]
Real Estate in the Know Housing Market Slowdown: What It Means for Homeowner The housing market is cooling, and many sellers are pulling back. Realtor.com reports that delistings are up 38% since January and 48% compared to last June. For every 100 homes listed in June, 21 were taken off the market. If you’ve hit pause on your own plans, you’re not alone—and your frustration is valid. History […]
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