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🧾Key Takeaways: SB 17 in Texas 🗓️ Effective Sept 1, 2025 🔍 Bans some foreign entities from investing in Texas real estate 🛑 Applies to China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea 🚫 Covers land, water, mineral rights, and more ⚠️ Violations may lead to: felony + up to $250K fine

How Political Pressure on the Fed Could Impact Real Estate Affordability txrec.io/3Vhrwv1

From hurricane devastation to a thriving hub of art, fishing, and Winter Texan charm — Rockport-Fulton proves what resilience looks like. txrec.io/3Vwdzcz

For more insights, read our full report. txrec.io/4821fIx

As Texas attracts more factories and manufacturers, can its energy grid keep up? We look at the state’s power challenges and what it means for industrial growth. txrec.io/4lSPOq5

When it was passed in 2017, the Opportunity Zone law was intended to encourage private investment in economically distressed areas. New changes to the law might actually make that happen. txrec.io/4fIMe02

The area north of Austin may be known for chip manufacturing, but Taylor, Jarrell, and Salado are carving out their own identities. Read The 338. txrec.io/41dNFha

A new legislative bill seeks to do away with the capital gains tax on sales of primary residences. What impact could that have on Texas homeowners? txrec.io/4fMNqzF

As U.S. leaders push to revive domestic manufacturing, long-term trends and global dependencies pose major challenges. Texas may play a pivotal role in reshoring efforts if it can meet the demands of infrastructure and workforce. txrec.io/4139Vu2

Gary Maler visits the South Texas Crossroads to talk about growth and change in two of the state’s most historic cities. txrec.io/3JflCHQ

How important is clarity in a deed restriction? According to a recent Texas Supreme Court ruling, very. txrec.io/4l4G5fG

The summer 2025 Tierra Grande is online. In this issue, our researchers look at how Texas became a leader in professional, scientific, and technical services jobs; whether Texas can sustain its growth; what you should know about home equity loans; examples of artificial intelligence in real estate; and much more. trerc.tamu.edu/tg-summer-2025/

Do wind and solar projects affect nearby property values? The answer is complex, with limited, mixed research and many influencing factors. txrec.io/4o0fR0W

Our article series on Corpus Christi housing continues with a look at pricing, affordability, and the various neighborhoods in the Sparkling City by the Sea. txrec.io/44ZzlLi

What to look for as the Federal Reserve weighs rate cuts in the coming months. txrec.io/3GCpoKB

What happens when a golf course community loses its golf course? TRERC Research Fellow Reid Wilson talks about the challenges and opportunities of giving new life to old fairways. txrec.io/44Q8Wzz

Artificial Intelligence isn’t coming to commercial real estate—it’s already here. Firms are quickly discovering the differences between their traditional business model and one that is AI-centered. txrec.io/4euRbZT

Think College Station-Bryan has ample office space? Think again. Despite a growing white-collar workforce, the metro area lags far behind Texas averages in both office space and new development. More on this on The 338. txrec.io/3Tg3DD7

These two towns west of San Antonio are embracing rapid growth. Read more about them on The 338. txrec.io/3HYPK9S