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Buyers’ Market 2.0: Why New Builds Are Suddenly Competitive with Resale Homes

December 11, 2025 by chorton Leave a Comment

With mortgage rates hovering above 6% in 2025, builders nationwide — including Texas — are offering incentives like rate buydowns, closing-cost credits, and upgrades. For buyers and agents in the Cross Timbers region, now may be the perfect time to explore new construction and unlock real savings.

Builder Incentives Are Opening a Door for First-Time and Budget-Conscious Buyers this year! In 2025, a shift has quietly slid through the U.S. housing market — one that could mean a real shot at homeownership for buyers who’ve been chasing the dream without deep pockets … [Read more...]

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Sell or Stay?

December 9, 2025 by chorton Leave a Comment

Investor pressure + buyer demand

The High-Stakes Decision Facing Texas Real Estate Investors Across the Cross Timbers—from Stephenville’s ranchland edges to Granbury’s rolling lake neighborhoods, from the pastures outside Dublin and Comanche to the booming energy corridor between Weatherford, Palo … [Read more...]

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Zombie Homes & Foreclosure Nightmares in Rural Texas

October 16, 2025 by chorton Leave a Comment

Vacant and foreclosed properties are haunting small towns across rural Texas—discover how Preferred Properties of Texas helps restore value, protect neighborhoods, and turn “zombie homes” into living investments.

Vacant and foreclosed properties are haunting small towns across rural Texas—discover how Preferred Properties of Texas helps restore value, protect neighborhoods, and turn “zombie homes” into living investments. Vacant, deteriorating houses—often called “zombie … [Read more...]

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Insurance & Liability Nightmares: What Keeps Homeowners Up at Night.

October 11, 2025 by chorton Leave a Comment

Protect Your Texas Home from Real-Life Frights This Halloween From slippery sidewalks to spooky decorations gone wrong, learn how to guard your property and your peace of mind with insurance and safety tips from Preferred Properties of Texas. October brings crisp air, … [Read more...]

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Real Estate Photography Pricing, Types & Hiring Tips

September 2, 2025 by chorton Leave a Comment

Professional real estate photography makes all the difference when marketing a home. Learn about pricing, types, and expert hiring tips in our latest blog—adapted from The Close and personalized for Preferred Properties of Texas, where we’re proud to offer full-service real estate marketing across particularly in the Cross Timbers area of Texas. Contact us today at (254) 965-7775 — Preferred Properties of Texas: The Preferred Way to Buy and Sell Real Estate.

Selling Homes Starts with the Right Image Understand how professional photography can transform your listings and how PPTX helps you get it right every time. Professional real estate photography makes all the difference when marketing a home. Learn about pricing, … [Read more...]

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Mortgage Breakdown: Choosing 15-Year or 30-Year Home Loans

August 28, 2025 by chorton Leave a Comment

Comparing Costs and Benefits What makes 15-year and 30-year mortgages different—and why it matters for your budget 15-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgage: Which Loan Term is Right for You?Understanding the Pros and Cons of Each Mortgage Option When buying a home, one of the most … [Read more...]

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