Cameron Hamilton and FEMA
The administration is seeking to reinstate former Acting Director Cameron Hamilton
by Christy Murdock May 12
A map of China with the Texas flag draped over it
The law prohibits foreigners from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from buying residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural land, and from leasing property for more than 1 year
Family of slain Texas Realtor Ashlee Long demanding bail reform
The family of Ashlee Long, a 28-year-old Houston Realtor fatally shot during a night out in Dallas, is calling for urgent bail reform in Texas after her accused killer was released on bond
by Richelle Hammiel May 19
Texas governor attempts to squash Muslim residential development
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that he'd halted development on a Muslim mixed-use project in Plano. Developers said Abbott's investigations are unfounded and rooted in Islamophobia
by Marian McPherson May 13
Realtor.com moves headquarters from Santa Clara to Austin, Texas
Six years after opening an office in Austin, Realtor.com is making the space its new headquarters. The company said it has more than 400 employees in Texas and now plans to add ‘hundreds more’
by Marian McPherson Feb 6
This Black History Month, do more to promote Black homeownership
It's frustrating to see how misunderstood and divisive DEI efforts are, broker Janel Randall writes, while real estate professionals work every day to debunk myths around Black homeownership
by Janel Randall Feb 12
Lone Star lawmakers pass 'largest property tax cut in Texas history'
The deal raises the amount homeowners can exempt from the taxable value of their properties from $40,000 to $100,000, ensuring Texas will remain among the fastest growing states in the US
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 12
The Texas plan that could win even more new homeowners
High property taxes in Texas have in the past canceled out some of the state's affordability advantages. But political leaders are looking for ways to reduce homeowners' tax burden
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 6
Texas RPACs are backing anti-LGBTQ+ candidates. Get angry
Opinion
Realtors, through local, regional and state RPACs, are providing financial support for elected officials who support anti-LGBTQ+ bills. Here's what you can do
by Ryan Weyandt Apr 19
Could Texas lead the way in solving the homeless problem?
Two private sector-led efforts aimed at helping the homeless in Texas show promise
by Bernice Ross Nov 25