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More Choices, More Leverage: Why Fort Worth Homebuyers Have a Real Opportunity Right Now
Market UpdatesJul 18, 2026

More Choices, More Leverage: Why Fort Worth Homebuyers Have a Real Opportunity Right Now

Fort Worth is not crashing. It is normalizing, and that gives prepared homebuyers more choices, more time, and better room to negotiate.

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The ROAD to Housing Act Is Law. Now the Real Work Starts Locally.
Housing PolicyJul 16, 2026

The ROAD to Housing Act Is Law. Now the Real Work Starts Locally.

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act gives housing supply a national spotlight, but affordability still depends on local execution, buyer strategy, builder incentives, and smart guidance.

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Irving-Las Colinas Celebrates a Strong Showing on the 2026 Fortune 500 List
Market UpdatesJul 2, 2026

Irving-Las Colinas Celebrates a Strong Showing on the 2026 Fortune 500 List

Eight of Dallas-Fort Worth's 24 Fortune 500 companies are based in Irving-Las Colinas, a strong sign of the community's corporate strength and long-term momentum.

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Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Interest-Rate Risk: What It Means for Homebuyers
Mortgage Market UpdatesJun 27, 2026

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Interest-Rate Risk: What It Means for Homebuyers

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac interest-rate risk headlines sound technical, but they matter because mortgage-market volatility can affect payment strategy, rate locks, and buyer confidence.

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High Rates Slowed New-Home Sales, But This Market Still Has Opportunity
Market UpdatesJun 25, 2026

High Rates Slowed New-Home Sales, But This Market Still Has Opportunity

New-home sales slowed in May as rates and prices squeezed affordability, but RJ Williams & Co. says prepared buyers and skilled negotiators may find stronger opportunities.

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Supreme Court Tax-Foreclosure Ruling Shows Why Property Tax Trouble Needs Early Action
Property Tax GuidanceJun 25, 2026

Supreme Court Tax-Foreclosure Ruling Shows Why Property Tax Trouble Needs Early Action

RJ Williams & Co. explains what the Pung v. Isabella County ruling means for property owners, surplus proceeds, tax-sale auctions, and the need to act before a foreclosure sale.

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A Rare Bipartisan Housing Bill Has Passed Congress. Here’s What It Could Mean for Texas Real Estate.
Market UpdatesJun 24, 2026

A Rare Bipartisan Housing Bill Has Passed Congress. Here’s What It Could Mean for Texas Real Estate.

Congress has passed a major housing affordability bill aimed at increasing supply, limiting large investor activity, and making it easier to build. Here’s what Texas buyers, sellers, and agents should watch.

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In a Shifting Housing Market, Knowledge and Negotiation Matter More Than Ever
Market UpdatesJun 14, 2026

In a Shifting Housing Market, Knowledge and Negotiation Matter More Than Ever

As buyers gain more leverage and sellers adjust expectations, RJ Williams & Co. says pricing, preparation, numbers, and negotiation skill matter in every real estate transaction.

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Texas Land Sales Are Getting Smaller: RJ Williams & Company on What Buyers and Sellers Should Watch
Land MarketsJun 11, 2026

Texas Land Sales Are Getting Smaller: RJ Williams & Company on What Buyers and Sellers Should Watch

RJ Williams & Co. says new Texas Real Estate Research Center data showing smaller Texas land sales should change how buyers, sellers, and agents read price-per-acre numbers.

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10 Questions Every New Agent Should Ask Before Choosing a Brokerage
Real Estate CareersJun 8, 2026

10 Questions Every New Agent Should Ask Before Choosing a Brokerage

Before choosing a real estate brokerage, new agents should ask serious questions about broker access, mentorship, culture, training, leads, fees, and first-year support.

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Julie Sherman Appointed to Slidell ISD School Board, Continuing a Legacy of Service to Families and Community
Market insightMay 20, 2026

Julie Sherman Appointed to Slidell ISD School Board, Continuing a Legacy of Service to Families and Community

Julie Sherman’s appointment to the Slidell ISD School Board is a meaningful moment for the Slidell community and for the families who care deeply about the future of the district. For those who know Julie, the appointme…

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Texas Housing Market Shows Clearer Shift Toward Balance in April as Inventory Rises and DFW Slows
Market insightMay 20, 2026

Texas Housing Market Shows Clearer Shift Toward Balance in April as Inventory Rises and DFW Slows

The Texas housing market is continuing to shift into a more balanced phase, giving buyers more leverage while forcing sellers to be more strategic. In its April 2026 Texas Housing Insight , the Texas Real Estate Researc…

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Pending Home Sales Rise in April as the Housing Market Continues to Rebalance
Market insightMay 20, 2026

Pending Home Sales Rise in April as the Housing Market Continues to Rebalance

The housing market showed another sign of forward movement in April. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, pending home sales rose 1.4% month over month and 3.2% year over year , suggesting buyers are…

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Kevin Warsh’s White House Swearing-In Signals a New Chapter for the Fed and a New Conversation Around Rates
Industry regulation, and updatesMay 19, 2026

Kevin Warsh’s White House Swearing-In Signals a New Chapter for the Fed and a New Conversation Around Rates

Kevin Warsh’s confirmation as the next Federal Reserve chair is already a major economic headline. The decision to have him sworn in at the White House makes it even more notable. Based on recent reporting from Th…

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SBA Expands Loan Limits, Opening the Door to Bigger Growth Opportunities for Small Business
Industry regulation, and updatesMay 19, 2026

SBA Expands Loan Limits, Opening the Door to Bigger Growth Opportunities for Small Business

A major shift in SBA lending could create new momentum for growth-minded entrepreneurs across the country. Following fresh reporting on the Small Business Administration’s move to expand its lending capacity, elig…

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RJ Williams & Company Real Estate Celebrates Juan Manuel Acosta’s Appointment to Fort Worth Board of Adjustment
Market insightMay 17, 2026

RJ Williams & Company Real Estate Celebrates Juan Manuel Acosta’s Appointment to Fort Worth Board of Adjustment

FORT WORTH, Texas, RJ Williams & Company Real Estate is proud to recognize Juan Manuel Acosta on his appointment to the City of Fort Worth Board of Adjustment, where he is serving a first term in Place 11 through Oc…

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Commissioner Laura Kelley Appointed to Fort Worth City Plan Commission Representing District 10
Market insightMay 16, 2026

Commissioner Laura Kelley Appointed to Fort Worth City Plan Commission Representing District 10

RJ Williams & Company Real Estate is proud to recognize Laura Kelley, a respected agent and mentor within the brokerage, on her appointment to the City of Fort Worth’s City Plan Commission representing District 10.…

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Trump’s Housing Push Is Bigger Than One Order, and That Matters for Buyers, Builders, and the Real Estate Market
Market insightMay 16, 2026

Trump’s Housing Push Is Bigger Than One Order, and That Matters for Buyers, Builders, and the Real Estate Market

If you look at President Donald Trump’s recent housing actions as one policy direction rather than a series of separate headlines, the message is clear: the administration is trying to make housing more attainable by at…

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Why a Warsh Fed Could Be Good News for DFW Real Estate
Market insightMay 15, 2026

Why a Warsh Fed Could Be Good News for DFW Real Estate

Kevin Warsh is stepping in as the new Federal Reserve chair at a moment when Dallas-Fort Worth housing still feels stuck, but there is a real upside case for local real estate if markets gain confidence that rates can m…

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How to Fight Your Property Taxes in Tarrant County After Your Value Notice Arrives
Market insightMay 14, 2026

How to Fight Your Property Taxes in Tarrant County After Your Value Notice Arrives

Tarrant County homeowners who believe their appraisal is too high do have options, but the key is acting before the protest deadline passes. Every spring, property owners across Tarrant County receive a Notice of Apprai…

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RJ Williams & Company Real Estate Says Lower Rates Could Release Significant Pent-Up Housing Demand Across DFW
Market insightMay 4, 2026

RJ Williams & Company Real Estate Says Lower Rates Could Release Significant Pent-Up Housing Demand Across DFW

Improving affordability could bring sidelined buyers back into the market as inventory builds, seller concessions rise, and pricing becomes more negotiable. FORT WORTH, Texas, May 2026, RJ Williams & Company Real Es…

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RJ Williams & Company Real Estate Sees Renewed Momentum in the DFW Office Market
Market insightMay 3, 2026

RJ Williams & Company Real Estate Sees Renewed Momentum in the DFW Office Market

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 2026. RJ Williams & Company Real Estate says the Dallas-Fort Worth office market is showing clearer signs of traction as leasing activity stabilizes, demand for quality space remains active, a…

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Fort Worth Housing Market Shows Softer Prices, Steady Demand, and a Growing Concessions Story
Market insightMay 2, 2026

Fort Worth Housing Market Shows Softer Prices, Steady Demand, and a Growing Concessions Story

Fort Worth’s housing market is showing more balance, but it is still moving faster than much of the country. Recent market data highlighted by Yahoo Finance and Realtor.com shows that active listings in Fort Worth fell…

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BRAC Recommends Closer Review of Intermediary, Inactive Licenses, and Transaction Coordinator Oversight
Industry regulation, and updatesMay 2, 2026

BRAC Recommends Closer Review of Intermediary, Inactive Licenses, and Transaction Coordinator Oversight

At its April 8, 2026, meeting, the Texas Real Estate Commission’s Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee focused on three issues with real impact for brokers across the state: intermediary, the path from inactive to a…

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