Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has notified more than 130 localities across the Lone Star State that they were prohibited from raising ad valorem taxes above the no-new-revenue tax rate. According to a statement issued by his office, Paxton notified the localities...
Two trade groups representing Texas real estate professionals, the San Antonio Board of Realtors (SABOR) and Four Rivers Association of Realtors, have announced a strategic merger agreement. SABOR represents more than 13,000 members across 13 counties in South Texas....
The Financial Crimes Unit of Texas’ Midland Police Department made its first arrest after investigating a series of fraudulent real estate sales. The suspect, 50-year-old Courtney Lister, was arrested on April 13. At the time of his apprehension, he possessed and...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has proposed a “taxpayer empowerment plan” designed to lower property taxes on homeowners. Abbott, who is seeking a fourth term as governor, used his Substack page to present five key points for his plan: Property tax increases must be voted on...
First-time homebuyers accounted for 21% of all residential property purchases in Texas during 2025, according to data from Texas Realtors. This is slightly above the all-time low of 20% recorded in 2024. Last year’s homebuyers in Texas had a median age of 58, tied...
Small Mortgages Fall Below 3% of Originations, Exposing Rural Lending Gap
