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Texas Mortgage Rates Are Finally Friendlier — Why Cross Timbers Buyers Should Act Now

October 30, 2025 by chorton Leave a Comment

Blog highlighting how first-time homebuyers in Texas—especially across Stephenville and the Cross Timbers region—can benefit from today’s lower mortgage rates, increased housing inventory, and local assistance programs. Preferred Properties of Texas explains why these conditions create a rare opportunity for new buyers to finally afford their first home.

Why Now Is a Great Time to Buy in Stephenville & the Cross Timbers Lower Rates. More Homes. Real Opportunity. With sub-7% financing back on the table, first-time and move-up buyers can act with confidence. From Stephenville outward across the Cross Timbers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Mortgage, Moving to Bluff Dale, Moving to Erath County, Moving to Granbury, Moving to Hico, moving to Stephenville Tagged With: 15-year fixed, 30-year fixed, acreage, affordability, Brown County homes, budget planning, buy vs rent, buyer leverage, closing cost credit, Comanche County homes, conventional loan, credit score, Cross Timbers real estate, debt-to-income, discount points, down payment assistance, Dublin TX homes, Eastland County homes, Erath County homes, FHA Loan, financing options, first-time buyer programs, first-time homebuyer, Fossil Kingdom, Glen Rose real estate, Granbury real estate, Hamilton County homes, Hico real estate, home search strategy, homeowners insurance, homeownership tips, housing market 2025, interest rate trends, inventory growth, local lender, low mortgage, low mortgage now, low mortgage rates, MCC, MLS listings, monthly payment savings, months of supply, mortgage application, Mortgage Credit Certificate, move-up buyers, My First Texas Home, negotiating offers, Palo Pinto County homes, parker county homes, pre-approval, Preferred Properties of Texas, property taxes, ranch land, rate buydown, refinance later, rural properties, seller concessions, starter homes, Stephenville homes, Tarleton State University area, TDHCA, Texas housing insight, Texas mortgage rates, TSAHC, USDA loan, VA loan, Weatherford real estate

From Cubicle to Countryside: Remote Workers Are Reshaping the Land Market

August 26, 2025 by chorton Leave a Comment

A woman sets up her remote office in an open Texas field, sipping her morning coffee as sunlight rises behind her laptop—capturing the freedom and lifestyle that comes with owning recreational land. Preferred Properties of Texas helps you find the land that works where you do—30+ years of trusted service in rural and ranch real estate.

Recreational Land: The New American Dream Internet access meets wide open spaces in today’s dream property The rise of remote work is reshaping how Americans live and where they invest in land. What began as a necessity during the pandemic has evolved into a lasting … [Read more...]

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The Spirit of Rodeo Lives On in Cowboy Country

July 23, 2025 by chorton Leave a Comment

𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐎𝐖𝐁𝐎𝐘 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐇 𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐄𝐎 and the 56th annual PRCA Rodeo, september 19-28, 2025

Get ready for Rodeo Heritage Week y’all! Get ready for the 56th Annual Stephenville Rodeo and the 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐎𝐖𝐁𝐎𝐘 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐇 𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐄𝐎 — A Family Tradition in the Cowboy Capital of the World Rodeo season in Central Texas is more than just an event—it’s a … [Read more...]

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