
Property Desk
Welcome to Property Desk, the official podcast of Silberman Realty, where Texas residential real estate takes center stage. Hosted by real estate broker and attorney, Phil Silberman, each episode dives into property management, brokerage insights, market trends, and practical tips for investors, homeowners, and industry pros alike.
Property Desk
Mortgage Rates Hit 3 Year Low, TX Bans Some Foreign Real Estate Buyers, Austin & Fort Worth Market Updates
In this episode of The Property Desk, join Phil Silberman and Robert Vernon as they discuss the recent drop in mortgage rates, with 30-year fixed rates hitting a three-year low of 6.13%. We'll also cover two new Texas laws: HB 21, which closes a loophole allowing Housing Finance Corporations to authorize tax-exempt projects outside their geographic boundaries , and SB 17, which prohibits real estate purchases by individuals and entities from countries deemed a "threat" to the U.S.. Plus, we'll dive into the Austin market, noting a 4.3% increase in transactions and discuss the Fort Worth market's shift toward a buyer's market. Don't miss this episode for key insights on these important market and legal topics!