Understanding the long-term forces shaping real estate markets in Erath County and surrounding Texas communities. Across Texas, the housing market is facing a quieter challenge than interest rates alone. While mortgage costs and affordability continue to shape buyer … [Read more...]
Financing Land Purchases: Why Year-End Is the Smartest Time for First-Time Buyers
Financing Land Purchases: Year-End Lending Tips for First-Time Buyers Take advantage of seasonal lending incentives, motivated sellers, and financial benefits before the year closes. As the final weeks of the year approach, many first-time land buyers start weighing … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving in Texas — Gratitude, Tradition & Community
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Preferred Properties of Texas! From Harvest to Home: A Texas Thanksgiving of History, Food & Family A look back at the history of Thanksgiving, the Texas traditions that keep it alive, and the recipes that bring everyone … [Read more...]
Vacancy Rate for Landlords
What It Is, How to Calculate It, and What to Do About It. The vacancy rate tells you how much of your rental inventory is sitting idle instead of earning. You can calculate it in two simple ways, depending on what you want to know. • Snapshot (by units): Vacancy … [Read more...]
The Gift of Land — Stories of Ranches, Farms, and Texas Roots
Where Gratitude Grows: The Legacy and Promise of Texas Land From Erath to Comanche and Hamilton Counties, families are rediscovering the beauty, purpose, and lasting value of the land they call home. In Texas, land has always been more than soil and fences — it’s the … [Read more...]
Huffin’ for the Stuffin’: Stephenville’s Thanksgiving Tradition Returns for 2025
Run, Pray, and Give Thanks: Turkey Trot and Community Events in Stephenville Thanksgiving in Stephenville isn’t just about turkey and football—it’s about neighbors, family, and community spirit. As the Cross Timbers trees turn gold and the air gets crisp, locals lace up … [Read more...]
