Denton County, TX experienced a notable surge in home sales in May 2026. The number of homes sold jumped by 2.5% compared to last year, while pending sales climbed even higher at nearly 4.7%. This uptick signals strong buyer demand and a healthy, active market. Continue to full...
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In Mid-Q2 2026, the builder sentiment index ↑3 to 37, topping the 34 estimate while showing modest improvement from the prior reading. Sales conditions ↑3 to 40, buyer traffic ↑3 to 25, and 6-mo sales expectations ↑3 to 45, giving builders better near-term signals. Builders are slightly less aggressive with outright price cuts: ~32% reduced prices, versus...
Texas remained a relatively healthy home sales market, with buyers and sellers still participating despite broader housing-market slowdowns seen in other markets recently. An analyst said high mortgage borrowing costs remained a major drag on housing activity, even as Texas held up better than many markets. The same analyst said many sellers kept ambitious asking...
Dallas is a booming metroplex attracting major corporate relocations. Dallas median home price ~ $425K with ~6.5 % rental yield forecast. Population growth projected near 1.7 % driving long-term demand. Cash‑on‑cash returns expected ~ 7–9 % in 2026. Investors love Dallas for appreciation and tenant stability....
Plano is experiencing impacts from a new state law allowing multifamily residential developments in all nonresidential zones. Three such developments are planned, totaling 827 units. The law overrides local zoning, creating uncertainty and prompting the city to set standards like height limits and unit sizes. Plano faces a housing shortage, especially affordable units, but none of the new developments...
Apartment fundamentals are rebalancing nationally as new supply slows and renter demand stays elevated, supported by the continued rent-versus-own affordability gap for many households. 2026 is expected to be a transition year, with tapering deliveries giving demand more room to catch up and support improving fundamentals. Rather than a sharp rebound, the...
A workforce training program announced a $115M initial investment, with Texas included in a pilot aimed at building skilled trades talent for AI infrastructure. An Austin agent said even a few hundred jobs can create meaningful housing demand, especially in small communities surrounding Texas data center clusters. New residents tied to these projects could also...
Texas leads nationally in rental market growth, with 10 of the top 50 fastest-growing rental markets. From 2019 to 2024, Austin ranked third with a 29.15% increase in renter households, Dallas added the most units, and San Antonio ranked 23rd with a 17% increase. Houston saw a 10.9% rise. Other Texas cities like Odessa, Sherman, Lubbock, Midland, McAllen, College Station, and Brownsville also showed...
In Late-Q2, national median asking price fell yearly 2.5% to $430K, the eighth straight decline and steepest annual drop in a listings platform's data history. A typical buyer putting 20% down on a $430K home faced a $2.17K monthly payment, about $132 less than the prior yearly figure. Homes sold at a steadier pace: the typical listing stayed 53 days,...
Eleven U.S. cities are identified for strong economic growth and housing appreciation, driven by job market strength and booming tech, finance, and healthcare sectors. Key markets include Lexington and Charlotte for affordable housing and job growth; Dallas and Austin for corporate relocations and tech hubs; San Diego for price stabilization; Louisville and Raleigh-Durham for urban revitalization;...