Some Highlights Trying to buy your first home? If you’re worried about affordability today or the limited number of homes for sale, these tips can help. Look into homebuyer programs, expand your search area, and consider a multi-generational home. Connect with a local real estate agent so you have an expert on your side to […]
Archives: March 2024
What Are Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?
If you’re planning to move soon, you might be wondering if there’ll be more homes to choose from, where prices and mortgage rates are headed, and how to navigate today’s market. If so, here’s what the professionals are saying about what’s in store for this season. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist, First American: “. . […]
Does It Make Sense To Buy a Home Right Now?
Thinking about buying a home? If so, you’re probably wondering: should I buy now or wait? Nobody can make that decision for you, but here’s some information that can help you decide. What’s Next for Home Prices? Each quarter, Fannie Mae and Pulsenomics publish the results of the Home Price Expectations Survey (HPES). It asks […]
Homeowners Today Have Options To Avoid Foreclosure
Even with the latest data coming in, the experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis like the one we saw back in 2008. While headlines may be calling attention to a slight uptick in foreclosure filings recently, the bigger picture is that we’re still well below the number we’d see in a more […]
4 Tips To Make Your Strongest Offer on a Home
Are you thinking about buying a home soon? If so, you should know today’s market is competitive in many areas because the number of homes for sale is still low – and that’s leading to multiple-offer scenarios. And moving into the peak homebuying season this spring, this is only expected to ramp up more. Remember […]
Hero Way West breaks ground in Leander
LEANDER – Freehill Development Co. has broken ground on Hero Way West, a 227,200-sf industrial project. The development will consist of three shallow-bay buildings, the largest being 129,000 sf, on 16.8 acres. The buildings will have 28-foot clear heights. JLL arranged construction financing and joint venture equity for the project, and Transwestern has been appointed […]
New homes being built under Austin's HOME Initiative
AUSTIN – Architecture firm Dick Clark + Associates plans to build three homes on about two-tenths of an acre at 717 Prospect Ave. to test out the new HOME Initiative that the city council approved last year. The 7,000-sf site will be home to two 1,350-sf residences and one 1,600-sf residence. The larger unit has a three-bedroom […]
Fort Worth affordable apartment project breaks ground
FORT WORTH – A 398-unit apartment project with an affordable housing component broke ground recently. It will open in third quarter 2026. The Jefferson Eastchase will have one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts, a pool, fitness center, coworking lounge, dog park, and clubroom. The apartment is developed by JPI in partnership with Fort Worth Housing Solutions. DLR Group Architects is […]
Giant Hill County solar project underway
HILL COUNTY – A solar manufacturing project is underway after securing $588 million in financing. The construction will create 350 jobs and provide $100 million in tax payments to the county over 30 years. The Ash Creek Solar project spans thousands of acres across Penelope and Abbott. It will be under a long-term deal with […]
Two new self-storage projects coming to Frisco, Garland
FRISCO, GARLAND – Developer Hines is building two new first-class self-storage projects totaling 167,325 sf. The Custer Self Storage in Frisco will be in the 4.6-acre Shops at Custer Bridges on Custer Rd. and the Sam Rayburn Tollway. The 76,675-sf building will have 709 climate-controlled units across two stories. The Jupiter Self-Storage in Garland […]