Total RECall
Catch up on the latest happenings around the Center.
November 2025
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TOP TEN MOST-VIEWED PUBLICATIONS
- Housing | Fall 2025
- Texas Housing Insight | September 2025
- The Supply and Demand of Texas Water
- Option Period Basics
- Texas Economic Outlook | November 2025
- 2025 Texas Real Estate Forecast
- Water Rules Run Deep
- Understanding the Condemnation Process in Texas
- Texas Housing Insight | August 2025
- Mapping Metro Water Use: Sources, Industries, and Consumption
WHAT’S THE NUMBER?
Our new video series breaks down the data driving Texas real estate. In each episode, our expert researchers spotlight a single number and explain why it matters to the Texas economy and real estate market. Whether you’re a real estate professional, investor, policymaker, or just curious about the forces shaping Texas, this series delivers insights you can count on. (Watch the video.)
LATEST MONTHLY & QUARTERLY REPORTS
Texas Economic Outlook | November 2025
While economic data provided by several government agencies remains unavailable as of the end of October, the available data suggests continued resilience of the U.S. economy. (Read the report.)
Texas Housing Insight | September 2025
Housing market cycles are typically marked by prices and sales volume moving in the same direction. That said, recent market indicators point to a divergence from the usual pattern in the Texas housing market. (Read the report.)
WHAT WE’RE WRITING ABOUT
NAMED AFTER THE BILL that established the Texas Real Estate Research Center, this is a space for thought-provoking discussions that reflect our commitment to advancing your understanding of real estate dynamics.
Trek Through Texas’ ‘Second Hill Country’
Gary Maler points his Jeep toward the “Second Hill Country” located northwest of Waco. Crossing the Highway 6 bridge over Lake Waco, the topography begins to change dramatically. (Read the full story.)
Where Do Mortgage Rates Go From Here?
Future mortgage rate trends depend on the Fed’s balance sheet policy. Slower mortgage-backed securities runoff could lower rates, while faster reductions might raise them temporarily. Eventually, as MBS holdings stabilize or deplete, rates should normalize. (Read the full story.)
Dirt Road Dilemma: Easements and Access in Texas Law
Texas easement law governs land access through ingress and egress rights. Recent cases show disputes over gates, private easements, and public street dedications, highlighting legal complexities for rural landowners and developers. (Read the full story.)
Lockhart: The Barbecue Capital of Texas
Lockhart’s barbecue may draw the crowds, but its architecture, artisans, and growing community keep them coming back. (Read the full story.)
Industrial Construction is Up, But There’s Still Room to Improve
Industrial construction has reached new heights in Texas in recent years, but the state could be poised for even greater growth if site readiness keeps pace. (Read the full story.)
From Yoponderosa to Network Powerhouse: A Brief History of the Aggie Real Estate Network and MRE Program
This summer, the Aggie Real Estate Network celebrated its 50th birthday, and the journey to becoming a comprehensive professional network is an undeniable testament to the vision of its founders and the enduring Aggie spirit. (Read the full story.)
MONTHLY DATA UPDATES
Housing data. Housing statistics based on listing data from more than 50 Texas MLSs. Statistics for each geography based on listings of properties physically located within the mapped area presented with the statistics.
Building permit data. Building permit data for single-, two-to-four, and five-or-more family units for states, MSAs, and Texas counties.
Employment data. TRERC’s website includes employment data from both the Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Population data. Population data published on this page is from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP). It covers the country, Metropolitan/Micropolitan Areas, and counties dating back to 1970, depending on the data history available for areas.
DAILY NEWS FEED
NewsTalk Texas is published each work day featuring the state’s top real estate news. Read the latest from your neck of the Lone Star State.
WE’RE IN THE NEWS
How a growing form of ‘invisible government’ is driving up Texans’ tax bills
According to research by the Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center, special purpose districts aren’t raising property tax rates any faster than other local governments. There are simply more of them, each one charging a different tax. (Houston Chronicle, Nov. 3, 2025)
How will this proposition on the Texas ballot fund future water?
Last month, the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University released findings that showed Texas is rapidly consuming its “cheap” water — that water that is easily accessible and requires relatively little treatment before reaching our faucets. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Nov. 3, 2025)
‘You kind of have to be a little crazy about it’: Despite growing financial, social challenges, local Austin musicians persevere
According to the Texas Real Estate Research Center, the median price of a single-family home in the first half of 2014 was $239,000. This number jumped to a record high of $503,000 in 2022 and has dropped to $497,815 in the past year. (The Daily Texan, Nov. 6, 2025)
Killeen lacks multifamily housing compared to other metros, study finds
For example, the average single-family housing unit being built in the Killeen metro had a value of $268,800 in 2024, according to the Texas Real Estate Research Center. Meanwhile, the average value of a multifamily unit ranged from about $99,000 to $123,000, depending on the type. (Killeen Daily Herald, Nov. 14, 2025)
What Fort Worth ISD takeover means for businesses, corporate recruitment
Perception of local schools also has an impact on perceptions of the housing market, said Daniel Oney, research director at the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University. Studies have shown that people are willing to pay more for a house if they believe the schools are higher quality, he said. (Dallas Business Journal, Nov. 19, 2025)
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