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From Yoponderosa to Network Powerhouse: A Brief History of the Aggie Real Estate Network and MRE Program 
4 minute read
Nov 13 2025

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.

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Where Do Mortgage Rates Go From Here? 
2 minute read
Nov 06 2025

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.

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Vintage Texas map with title that reads From Trails to Tech, Tracking Economic Change in Texas' Smaller Metros
5 minute read
Nov 03 2025

Trek Through Texas’ ‘Second Hill Country’

Today, I pointed my Jeep toward the “Second Hill Country” located northwest of Waco.  Crossing the Highway 6 bridge over Lake Waco, the topography begins to change dramatically.

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Press Releases

Texas housing inventory exceeded pre-pandemic levels by 35 percent in February
2 minute read
Apr 24 2025

Texas housing inventory exceeded pre-pandemic levels by 35 percent in February

Affordability concerns, economic uncertainty affecting buyer behavior.
COLLEGE STATION, Tex. (Texas Real Estate Research Center) – The Texas housing market continued to react to affordability challenges and economic headwinds in February 2025, according to the latest Texas...
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2025 Texas Real Estate Forecast: Positive outlook despite global concerns
2 minute read
Feb 11 2025

2025 Texas Real Estate Forecast: Positive outlook despite global concerns

Single-family home sales, office absorption to increase and multifamily rents hold steady amid uncertainty due to global conditions and new administration.
COLLEGE STATION, Tex. (Texas Real Estate Research Center) – A new forecast from the Texas Real Estate Research Center (TRERC) at Texas A&M University projects an overall positive year for...
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34th Outlook for Texas Land Markets conference promises to be ‘bigger and better than ever’ 
3 minute read
Jan 30 2025

34th Outlook for Texas Land Markets conference promises to be ‘bigger and better than ever’ 

COLLEGE STATION, Tex. (Texas Real Estate Research Center) – Registration is open for the 34th Outlook for Texas Land Markets.  The highly anticipated annual event, presented by the Texas Real...
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NewsTalk Texas

ERCOT, TAMU partnering to research state electric grid 
Infrastructure & Transportation
< 1 minute read
Nov 14 2025

ERCOT, TAMU partnering to research state electric grid 

AUSTIN – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) will partner with the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station to develop detailed generic dynamic models of large electric loads.   The research...
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Harris County planning $410M in flood control projects 
Infrastructure & Transportation
< 1 minute read
Nov 14 2025

Harris County planning $410M in flood control projects 

HOUSTON – The Harris County Flood Control District plans to put about $410 million in flood control projects out to bid over the next 12 months, as part of a larger $3.5 billion,...
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Dallas launches $800M Love Field Expansion Airport program 
Infrastructure & Transportation
< 1 minute read
Nov 14 2025

Dallas launches $800M Love Field Expansion Airport program 

DALLAS – Dallas Love Field Airport has finalized its 2025 Master Plan and begun planning the $800 million Love Field Expansion Airport Program.  The airport currently serves about 10 million boarding passengers per...
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