What Texas’ “Operation Double Nickel” Could Mean for Your Property Taxes Property taxes are a major part of the monthly cost of homeownership in Texas—and they’ve been a growing concern for many households. A new proposal from Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, dubbed “Operation Double Nickel,” aims to expand property tax relief by lowering the … Read more
What the Latest Home-Price Update Really Means New data from Redfin shows U.S. home prices inched up 0.2% in November (seasonally adjusted). That’s not a surge—it’s a small move that suggests the market is still finding its balance. More notable: prices were up 2.6% year over year, down from 2.9% the prior month, marking the … Read more
What the MBA’s latest forecast is signaling The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) recently updated its outlook for the U.S. economy, projecting slower growth of about 1.6% in 2025 and putting the chance of a recession in the next 12 months at 35%. Translation: the economy may keep moving forward, but at a cautious pace—while inflation … Read more
