Protecting Texas Consumers in a Changing Real Estate Market
Ty Williams, chairman of TREC's Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee, explains why education, AI, transaction coordinator transparency, and team clarity matter for Texas consumers.
RJ Williams & Company Real Estate LLC blog
Local real estate updates, market notes, and practical guidance for Dallas-Fort Worth buyers, sellers, agents, investors, commercial clients, land buyers, and new-construction clients.
When Global Currency Moves Reach the Local Real Estate Market
A rare U.S.-Japan push to support the yen is a reminder that global currency pressure can influence inflation, borrowing costs, construction costs, and real estate decisions close to home.
Transit Is Economic Development: Why Rail, Housing, and Quality of Life Belong in the Same Conversation
A North Texas real estate perspective on how high-speed rail, DART’s 2045 Transit System Plan, and transit-oriented development connect commercial growth, housing access, and quality of life.
Cutting Through the Red Tape: Why New Construction Costs More Than Buyers Expect
A Texas-focused look at how regulations, impact fees, permitting delays, tax rules, and builder costs shape the price of new construction homes — and why cutting unnecessary red tape can help put the focus back on families, not fees.
How BRAC Is Strengthening Broker Responsibility and Consumer Protection in Texas Real Estate
A look at how the Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee is addressing broker supervision, intermediary clarity, transaction coordinator oversight, AI, education, and consumer protection in Texas real estate.
Higher Rates, More Inventory, and a Texas Market Finding Its Balance
Higher mortgage rates and elevated inventory are changing the Texas housing conversation, but the latest data points to a market finding balance instead of falling apart.
What Fed Rate History Can Teach North Texas Buyers and Sellers Right Now
The federal funds rate does not directly set mortgage rates, but its history helps buyers, sellers, and investors understand why borrowing costs move, why timing matters, and why local strategy still matters more than headlines.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…