Posts Tagged ‘economy’

Buy or build? That is the question many folks have when considering the possibilities for their new dream homes. So what factors should you consider when weighing this decision? Let’s

Home prices are rising. Rents are rising. Housing simply costs more these days, no matter how you pay. So what’s best for you? Let’s consider some pros and cons.

Compare the

With housing inventories at record lows and employees continuing to work from home, some would-be Texas home buyers are staying put; opting to remodel their current home instead of looking

New home projects in the Greater Dallas area haven’t been without some challenges this year from supply chain disruptions, increased material prices, and labor shortages. And if you’re in the

The pandemic landscape is never short on surprises. And if you are a renter or landlord, the back and forth on eviction moratoriums may have left you confused.

At the beginning

Rising materials costs, supply chain issues, and labor shortages have builders rising to the challenge to meet demand, but the industry has made a positive turn over the last couple

By now, most of us are used to riding out the highs and lows of the Texas real estate market – and it’s been mixed with both recently, specifically from

If you or your nearly grown offspring are looking for solid work, good money and a great future, look no further than the skilled trades. Why? Because the skilled trades

This week mortgage rates are looking fairly unchanged but high volatility could be on the horizon. Before we dive into our latest Mortgage Market Update, let’s review the basics of

Mortgage rates are never constant, and even if they remain fairly consistent, a variety of economic factors can sway them. In this week’s mortgage market update we look at how