Texas surged during COVID. Now, its luxury markets are being tested

Droves of people have flocked to Texas for new jobs, tax and affordability purposes, and political reasons, and the demand from this new class of wealthy buyers is stretching the state’s luxury inventory thin. Continue reading

Lone Star lawmakers pass ‘largest property tax cut in Texas history’

The deal raises the amount homeowners can exempt from the taxable value of their properties from $40,000 to $100,000, ensuring Texas will remain among the fastest growing states in the U.S. Continue reading

This LGBTQ+ advocate has a message for you this Pride Month

Erin Morrison, LGBTQ Alliance 2023 president, shares the growing fears among the LGBTQ+ community, where RPACs and the code of ethics come in, and how to be an ally this Pride Month. It’s time to become the vocal majority. Continue reading

The inventory recovery suffered a setback. Is it just temporary?

The housing downturn was supposed to bring the market back into balance between buyers and sellers. But recent inventory gains have stalled. Continue reading

This apartment complex wants to lock residents inside all night long

The Array Apartments in Austin, Texas, has announced a “mandatory” curfew between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. each night. But legal experts are skeptical such a rule can be enforced. Continue reading

Zillow and Opendoor expand partnership to 11 new markets

The former rivals are now jointly providing cash offers to consumers in a total of 16 markets, most of them spread out across the Sunbelt. Continue reading

Spring market falls short, but low inventory is driving up competition

New listings were down 19 percent during the four-week period ending May 7, while pending home sales were down 16 percent, according to a new report from Redfin Continue reading

The seller’s market is roaring back as buyers vie for limited inventory

A “drought” of new listings is driving up prices, reversing the sluggishness of late 2022 and forcing buyers to compete fiercely for homes, according to a new analysis from Zillow. Continue reading