How families can pass down property wisely while avoiding costly tax surprises In the spirit of giving, many parents begin the new year thinking about how to help their children get ahead, especially when it comes to housing. With home prices remaining high and … [Read more...]
Could Capital Gains Tax Reform Unlock More Homes in Texas?
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...]
The Ripple Effect: How Regional Economic Momentum Shapes Texas Real Estate
Significant economic moments rarely remain confined to a single city. When a large-scale event, corporate expansion, university milestone, or regional attraction brings a surge of visitors and spending into a Texas hub, the effects do not stop at the city limits. They … [Read more...]
Just Moved In? 30 Days to Feeling at Home in Texas
Congratulations on your new home in the great state of Texas! Here is A Practical Guide for New Homeowners – From Setting Up Utilities to Meeting the Neighbors and Everything in Between Whether you've planted roots in Stephenville or any of the surrounding … [Read more...]
Thinking Of Buying A Vacation Home?
Make Every Season a Vacation in the Cross Timbers From lakeside retreats to ranch escapes, discover why the Cross Timbers region is the perfect place to own a vacation property year-round. Preferred Properties of Texas will help you find the ideal second home - where … [Read more...]
Property Deed vs Title Deed
Deed Questions Answered with Preferred Properties of Texas (2025 Update) The title is your legal ownership (a bundle of rights). A deed is a signed, notarized instrument that transfers ownership. You “take title” by receiving a deed that’s been properly executed, … [Read more...]
