When looking at housing data, don’t jump to conclusions

​​Last week, the U.S. Census Bureau released third quarter 2019 homeownership rates, and one surprising number caught my attention—the rate for San Antonio. From 3Q2018 to 3Q2019, homeownership there dropped 3.2 percentage points from 63.4 to 60.2 percent. Compare this with Texas’ homeownership rate

Eek! These terrifying Texas properties will give you the heebie-jeebies

​ Texas is known for its rich history. However, much of that history is more sinister than it seems. In honor of Halloween, we’ve compiled a list of some of the state’s most haunted historical properties.   3. Presidio La Bahía – Goliad Constructed in 1747, this South Texas Spanish fort is known for

So, how’s flipping going?

​​ Flipping houses is still good business (and good television viewing for many HGTV fans). The total dollar volume of homes flipped in the second quarter of 2019 hit $8.4 billion, a 13-year high. Texas continues to be a flipping hotbed. Of 53 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA) studied by ATTOM Da

12 tips for staying safe at open houses

Showing homes and holding open houses are essential duties for many real estate professionals. While these events generally run smoothly, there is still an element of danger when inviting strangers into a client’s home. September is National Realtor Safety Month, so now is a great time to review you