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Is the Low-Rate Lock-In Grip Finally Loosening?

Feb 12, 2026

Despite mortgage rates above 6 percent, Texas saw record seller activity in 2024–25, driven largely by existing homeowners. Life events, price gains, and market adjustment suggest the lock-in effect is easing. The post Is the Low-Rate Lock-In Grip Finally Loosening? appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center .

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What Happens to Housing if Mortgage Rates Fall?

While the outlook for mortgage rates remains uncertain, a decline could unlock the housing market. The post What Happens to Housing if Mortgage Rates Fall? appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center .

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Seeing Red: When Is Fraud Not Fraud?

A dispute between two parties and a ruling from the Texas Supreme Court underscore the importance of looking for red flags in any negotiation. The post Seeing Red: When Is Fraud Not Fraud? appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center .

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U.S. Manufacturing Industry’s Winners and Losers

Despite flat national manufacturing employment, Texas has emerged as one of the nation's strongest job-growth leaders since 2020. The post U.S. Manufacturing Industry’s Winners and Losers appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center .

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New Real Estate Programs Meet a Growing Industry Demand

Mays Business School at Texas A&M University expands real estate education to more students. The post New Real Estate Programs Meet a Growing Industry Demand appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center .

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What are Property Tax Abatements and Why are They Triggering?

The success of SpaceX's IPO puts a spotlight on a Texas border city. The post What are Property Tax Abatements and Why are They Triggering? appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center .

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Brownsville in Focus: Low Wages, Slow Growth, and High Hopes

The success of SpaceX's IPO puts a spotlight on a Texas border city. The post Brownsville in Focus: Low Wages, Slow Growth, and High Hopes appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center .

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