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Here’s a quick update on the Harris County real estate market. Homes are selling at a similar price as last year. Fewer homes are changing hands, and the number for sale remains steady.

When buyers cannot qualify for a mortgage, some turn to land contracts, a seller-financing option that often leaves them with fewer legal protections.
Researchers found land contracts were commonly used when traditional mortgages were harder to obtain for low-cost homes, manufactured homes, rural properties, and older fixer-uppers.
The central takeaway was straightforward: better mortgage access was linked to less reliance on land contracts, pointing to safer financing pathways for buyers.
Potential solutions included expanding small-mortgage availability, modernizing manufactured-home titling, and improving renovation lending so more homes and borrowers can qualify for mortgages.
Because land contracts are likely to remain part of the market, stronger recording rules, clearer standards, and better buyer protections were recommended.

Labor Day in the United States celebrates the contributions of workers everywhere, while also unofficially marking the final big summer weekend before fall takes over.
It’s known for backyard barbecues, road trips, and that classic tradition of buying things you didn’t know you needed because “it’s on sale.”
Beaches, parks, and grills reach peak activity as everyone tries to squeeze every last drop of summer fun out of the long weekend.
Happy Labor Day! Wishing you a fun, easygoing weekend filled with good vibes, great food, and absolutely no thoughts about Monday.