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New Texas Real Estate Law: What Buyers Need to Know

Posted by Lorrie Ziegler on January 09, 2026 in  all
A Big Change in Texas Real Estate You Should Know About Before You Start House Hunting While most people kicked off the new year focused on fresh starts and New Year’s resolutions, an important change to Texas real estate law quietly took effect on January 1. Texas updated how buyer relationships are established and documented — and this change affects every buyer who wants to see a home in person. The short version?Before I can show you a home, we now need a signed written agreement. No e... read more
If you’ve been waiting to buy a home because you think you need a 20% downpayment or your credit score isn’t “good enough,” you’re not alone. A lot of would-be buyers are sitting on the sidelines—not because they don’t want to buy, but because they think they can’t. Here’s the truth: your credit score or savings might feel like a roadblock, but it doesn’t have to be. You Don’t Need Perfect Credit to Buy a Home Many people assume you need flawless ... read more