Understanding the Inspector Information Form

Brokerages can provide the Inspector Information (TXR 2506) form with a list of licensed inspectors to educate buyer and seller clients about working with inspectors.

Probate real estate is on the rise. By gaining probate knowledge, you can build a reputation for helping families navigate one of the most complex and emotional sales of their lives.

If you’re looking for a new home, open houses can assist in your search—even if you don’t like the properties you visit. Here are five steps to take so that you benefit from your time spent.

Exercise your right to vote November 4 and protect the real estate industry at the ballot box. View texasrealtorssupport.com, an interactive voting guide for information on Texas REALTORS®-supported propositions. The last day of early voting is October 31. 

As of Thursday, the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.19%, according to mortgage giant Freddie Mac. That's down from last week's 6.27% and the same week a year ago, when the average was 6.54%. 

These are not gargantuan fulfillment centers looming over former farmland. Nor are these strategically located, wired spaces whirring away in their work.

Class C warehouse and industrial spaces are facing an interesting problem, says Mike Wong, Commercial Director with Keller Williams Realty Southwest.

Senate Bill 17 restricts property acquisitions in Texas by foreign entities from designated countries. Here's how it works and what it means for you.

Texas REALTORS® reminds members the latest Legal Briefs video addresses SB 1968 and the legislative updates to The Real Estate Licensing Act. Beginning January 1, 2026, subagency will no longer be permitted in Texas.

Mortgage rates could remain stuck above 6% for the next several years, according to newly released projections from the economists at the Mortgage Bankers Association. 

The latest Legal Briefs video is the third of a three-part series covering changes to agency law in Texas.

Effective January 1, 2026, The Real Estate License Act will require a written agreement to be entered into before you show any residential real property to a prospective buyer. 

Yes. Texas law prohibits placing signs on the right-of-way of a public road unless otherwise authorized by law.

House Bill 3611 from the 2025 Texas Legislature did not change the sign rules but changed the rules about the penalties for signs.

Congress failed to approve funding for government operations by the September 30 deadline, causing a partial government shutdown that began at midnight. This means many, but not all, government programs, including some that impact federal housing and mortgage programs, have been suspended or slowed due to the lapse..

Your relationship with your REALTOR® doesn’t have to end at the closing. By hiring a REALTOR®, you’ve connected with a trusted resource for all things real estate.

 As the demand for pet-friendly housing continues to rise, it is crucial to consider the benefits of  adopting pet-inclusive policies for your rental properties.  

Even if your house is staged and well-maintained, it is only worth what the market will bear. To increase your chance of a quick sale, consider these signs that it may be time to adjust your selling price.

What do you get when you hire a REALTOR®? A lot more than you may realize.

Why is hiring a REALTOR® an essential part of any transaction? How will recent changes to the real estate industry affect your buyers', sellers', or renters' transactions?