Consumer Resources

According to the Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center, Texas has the third-most registered electric vehicles in the country. As EVs become more common on the roads, are EV chargers the next addition to your properties? Consider these steps below before making the investment.

Are your clients confused about how brokers are paid in real estate transactions? Do they believe that all brokers have the same commissions and business model? Do they have questions about cooperative compensation?

Want relevant, turnkey info to share with clients and prospects? The National Association of REALTORS® created 18 one-page guides that give people an overview of key aspects of the real estate transaction, such as negotiating written buyer agreements and understanding offers of compensation.

Buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals all have rights and responsibilities when it comes to discrimination-free property transactions. 

You and your REALTOR® can make a great team. But your REALTOR® can’t read your mind. Help your REALTOR® find the best options for you by sharing what you’re looking for and offering feedback.

Amid high home prices, more buyers may be turning to Federal Housing Administration loans in the coming year. These government-backed mortgages are known for their more lenient borrower requirements, such as lower credit scores and down payments as low as 3.5%. 

Seller impersonation fraud is a growing and increasingly sophisticated scam facing Texas landowners. The swindle can take months of legal hassles and title work to repair while costing thousands of dollars to property owners and potential buyers.

Hippo, a home insurance firm, warns of these six "weird" house smells. They could be signs of an urgent property issue, which may need a professional evaluation. 

The National Association of REALTORS® released a consumer guide about different ways to market homes in the MLS. This short guide tells home sellers how the multiple listing service works and explains exempt listings. 

 A home purchase can be one of the largest a household makes. A number of factors must be considered throughout the home buying and selling process, including all members of the household, even pets. 

First-time homebuyers who meet certain criteria can apply for the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation’s (TSAHC) Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) and receive 15% of their mortgage interest as a federal income tax credit.

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.

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.

NAR has released its latest consumer guide outlining 15 essential steps sellers should complete before every home showing, from clearing floors to removing visible smudges and clutter. 

Starting March 1, 2026, certain residential real estate transactions will require reporting to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

My client received a written offer on his home. He wants to counter the prospective buyer’s offer and asked me to call the buyer’s agent with the information. The buyer’s broker insists that the seller must either make a formal counteroffer in writing or reject the buyer’s offer in writing.

There are fewer first-time home buyers in the market lately, and those who are out there tend to be older, according to recent data.

REALTORS® are your trusted partner in a real estate transaction. Here are a few of the countless ways that members of Texas REALTORS® support you when you buy, sell, or lease real estate.

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Your clients think they know what they want in a new location. You can help them by bringing up the questions they don’t know to ask.

Beginning January 1, 2026, you will need to enter into a written agreement with prospective buyers of residential property. The written agreement must be signed prior to showing a property, or if there is no showing, before presenting a purchase offer on behalf of the prospective buyer.

After two very challenging years, we're finally starting to see some improvement in existing-home sales. Activity in 2023 and 2024 fell to the lowest levels we've seen in nearly 30 years, and 2025 didn't start much differently. 

Explore your options in three easy steps:

1. Get connected with a lender

2. Check your eligibility

3. Get pre-approved to see what you can afford

The Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC) can be a huge help to your clients seeking affordable housing. TSAHC partners with lenders to offer fixed-rate mortgage loans and downpayment assistance to qualifying homebuyers.