Recently, I've noticed encouraging signs in the Texas housing market—a welcome shift after our state was among the first to experience a slowdown. Inventory is tightening once again, which is an indicator I watch closely for my clients. With available homes decreasing, we’re seeing a healthier market balance and an overall improvement in housing conditions. Texas homebuilders are also reporting a rise in backlogs, a sign that buyer demand is building back up even after a period of softness. Alongside these housing shifts, regional job growth is accelerating, adding further stability and optimism to our market’s outlook. As policymakers keep an eye on broader economic pressures, I remain focused on helping my clients navigate these evolving conditions with careful attention and clear guidance—because every transaction marks a significant milestone, and I’m honored to support you through each step.

Labor Day in the United States celebrates the contributions of workers everywhere, while also unofficially marking the final big summer weekend before fall takes over.
It’s known for backyard barbecues, road trips, and that classic tradition of buying things you didn’t know you needed because “it’s on sale.”
Beaches, parks, and grills reach peak activity as everyone tries to squeeze every last drop of summer fun out of the long weekend.
Happy Labor Day! Wishing you a fun, easygoing weekend filled with good vibes, great food, and absolutely no thoughts about Monday.

Federal housing policy long favored cheaper financing, but the new law signaled a shift toward easing construction, streamlining reviews, and supporting more homebuilding.
The core issue was supply: when too few homes exist where demand is strongest, limiting certain buyers can change ownership, but not create homes.
The law's most consequential steps encouraged manufactured housing, rewarded communities that build more homes, and reduced barriers that can make new construction slow or costly.
The analysis found cheaper mortgage credit tends to increase borrowing and lift house prices more than homeownership, especially where zoning and permitting constrain building.
Congress began bridging competing priorities, but the central takeaway remained clear: expanding housing supply, not subsidizing every bidder, offers the stronger affordability path.

In Q1 2026, Texas held the nation’s second-largest remodeling share at ~7%, representing ~$20B in activity and placing it among the market’s biggest drivers.
Texas remained one of the three biggest contributors to remodeling activity, alongside two other leading states, showing durable scale even during broader cyclical softness.
The quarterly state analysis tracked total dollar volume, market share, and spending changes, offering a snapshot of how strongly Texas participated in remodeling demand.
Sector confidence stayed above 60 for the past year, reinforcing a picture of steady remodeling activity around the period when Texas posted leadership.
Looking ahead, remodeling was projected to keep expanding as rising home equity helped home owners fund projects, including updates that supported aging in place.

In Q1 2026, Texas held the nation’s second-largest remodeling share at ~7%, representing ~$20B in activity and placing it among the market’s biggest drivers.
Texas remained one of the three biggest contributors to remodeling activity, alongside two other leading states, showing durable scale even during broader cyclical softness.
The quarterly state analysis tracked total dollar volume, market share, and spending changes, offering a snapshot of how strongly Texas participated in remodeling demand.
Sector confidence stayed above 60 for the past year, reinforcing a picture of steady remodeling activity around the period when Texas posted leadership.
Looking ahead, remodeling was projected to keep expanding as rising home equity helped home owners fund projects, including updates that supported aging in place.