Proposition 4 – Property Tax Relief for Homeowners
The largest property tax cut in Texas history was passed on November 7, 2023. Here are the key points of the bill and what you need to know. HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION TO INCREASE FROM $40,000 TO $100,000 UP TO AN ADDITIONAL $15,000 EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN ELDERLY AND DISABLED HOMEOWNERS FOR THE 2023 PROPERTY TAX YEAR APPRAISAL […]
September 2023 DFW Real Estate Stats
https://youtu.be/qfLlU2-z_eU In September 2023, active listings varied across counties. Collin County witnessed a 10% decline, Denton County experienced a 10% decrease, while Dallas County and Tarrant County saw increases of almost 4% and 3.7% respectively. Rockwall County noted a 4.5% reduction in active listings. Regarding closed price per square foot, Collin County saw an increase […]
Texas Housing Insight August 2023
August was a positive month for Texas’ residential real estate industry. Despite persistently high interest rates, total home sales picked up 9.5 percent on the consumer side, and construction permits accelerated by 5.3 percent on the supplier side. Amid the growth, the median price slipped for the first time after seven consecutive upticks. While the […]
MUDS, PIDS, and Other Special Districts
The DFW area is home to some of the largest master planned communities and subdivisions in the country. As these areas are developed, Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), Public Improvement Districts (PIDs) and other special districts are often set-up to finance the construction of vital public infrastructure that does not yet exist. The cost of the […]
Texas Housing Insight July 2023 Summary
The persistent rise in mortgage rates continued to exert a cooling effect on the housing market. Texas’ home sales experienced an 8.4 percent year-over-year decline in July. Despite this diminished home demand, the scarcity of existing home sales contributed to a 2.1 percent increase in the state’s median price in 2023, leaving the index for […]
Texas House and Senate Agree to Largest Property Tax Cut in Texas History
On August 9th, Governor Greg Abbott ceremonially signed legislation delivering the largest property tax cut in Texas history – $18 billion – passed during Special Session #2 of the 88th Legislature in New Caney. Under Senate Bill 2 and Senate Bill 3, $18 billion of Texas’ historic budget surplus will be allocated toward driving down school district property […]
Texas Housing Insight June 2023 Summary
Contrary to investors’ fears, the “housing bubble” did not burst. Instead, a harmonious decline in both supply and demand has struck a balance, resulting in a boost to the housing median price. Throughout the first half of 2023, Texas’ median price has consistently shown a 0.3-0.4 percent growth every month. Due to current owners’ reluctance […]
Texas Housing Insight May 2023 Summary
Texas had an uptick in home sales in May. At the same time the level of active listings continued to drop, resulting in shorter market times to sell and price growth. The market time shrunk for the first time since March 2022, now standing at 56 days. The median price has steadily increased by 0.4 […]
Texas Housing Insight March 2023 Summary
Construction had a great March as it made monumental leaps over February. Meanwhile, active listings dropped as sales continued to rise. Days on market (DOM) increased for yet another month, conflating with the fact that demand is slowing though still trending upward. However, too few existing homes are being put on the market to fill […]
Texas Housing Insight February 2023 Summary
February’s housing market shows 2023 has returned to normal seasonal trends, something not experienced since 2019. Housing sales are back on trend with increases for the month, as are construction starts and permits. Rebounding to pre-pandemic levels means sales and construction activity are still decreased compared with the previous two years. This is likely due […]
