Texas real estate
Texas has more “Preferred Properties” firms than any other state in this directory — four independently-owned brokerages covering the Austin tech corridor, the East Texas oil belt, Wise County’s exurban North Texas market, and the ranch and livestock country of Erath County. Each is a separate, unrelated business.
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Texas Real Estate Market Overview
Texas is the second-largest state by population and one of the most active real estate markets in the country, driven by no state income tax, a diversified economy spanning energy, technology, agriculture, and defense, and sustained population growth from both domestic migration and international immigration. The four Texas firms in this directory serve dramatically different market segments — reflecting the state’s geographic and economic diversity.
The Austin metro experienced one of the most dramatic price run-ups of any American city between 2020 and 2022, followed by a meaningful correction as mortgage rates rose. The market has since stabilized at prices significantly above pre-pandemic baselines, with the tech corridor’s employment base continuing to anchor demand. East Texas operates in a different economy entirely — the legacy oil belt region around Kilgore and Tyler where energy sector employment, agricultural land, and historic commercial real estate define the market character.
Texas property taxes are a critical consideration statewide. Effective rates of 2–2.5% annually represent a significant ownership cost — particularly for buyers relocating from income-tax states who may underestimate total cost of ownership. Agricultural exemptions, homestead exemptions, and the rollback tax system add complexity to rural and transitional-use property transactions throughout the state.