2026 Housing Market Outlook After the Federal Reserve’s December 2025 Rate Cut in the Cross Timbers What’s Driving this year's Market and How to Navigate It. When people talk about “interest rates” and how they affect the housing market, they are usually referring to … [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...]
Thinking About Selling Your Home? Start With US, PPTX!
Local Experience You Can Count On From first thoughts to final decisions, Preferred Properties of Texas is a trusted local resource. If you’ve found yourself casually thinking about selling your home, you’re not alone. For many people, it starts quietly. A passing … [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...]
What To Do If You Discover Squatters on a Property You Own: A Texas Property Owner’s Guide
Inheriting a home or land can be a blessing—but it can also come with unexpected challenges. One of the most stressful situations new property owners face is discovering squatters living in the home. Whether you’re planning to sell, renovate, or move into the … [Read more...]
