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What’s Happening in the Houston Rental Market Heading Into 2026

Houston’s rental market had a strong and steady year in 2025, showing clear signs of balance as both inventory and leasing activity increased without pushing rental prices higher. According to the Houston Association of Realtors’ December and full-year 2025 Rental Market Update, single-family rental homes across the Houston metro area experienced solid growth, giving renters […]

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The Credit Score Myth That’s Holding Would-Be Buyers Back

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Would-be homebuyers aren’t sitting on the sidelines because they don’t want to buy. They’re sitting out because they think they can’t. And sometimes, it’s their credit score that’s holding them back. According to a Bankrate survey, 2 out of every 5 (42%) Americans believe you need excellent credit to qualify for a mortgage. That may

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Turning a House Into a Home: The Benefits You Can Actually Feel

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There’s a lot of conversation about home prices, mortgage rates, and affordability right now – and those things are important. But if you’re thinking about buying a home, it’s worth remembering something the headlines rarely talk about: people don’t buy homes just for financial reasons. They buy them for their lives. Because while homeownership can

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Why Buying a Home Still Pays Off in the Long Run

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Renting can feel much less expensive and much simpler than buying a home, especially right now. No repairs, no property taxes, no worrying about mortgage rates – you just pay the bill and move on with your life. But here’s the part people don’t talk about enough: renting doesn’t help you build your financial future.

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