Texas

Market intelligence, compliance regulations, and licensing requirements with source and freshness context.

Closing Model

Title / Escrow

Contracts

Promulgated Forms

Avg Timeline

~30 Days

Renewal

18 CE Hrs / 2 Yrs

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Market Pulse

Median Home Price

$388,1363.3% YoY

vs. $450,559 previous

Days on Market

vs. 77 previous

Inventory

6.9 mos

vs. 5.1 mos previous

Status

Current

Review cadence: monthly

Data effective Apr 14, 2026

Economic Context

Macro Indicator	Current Value	Previous
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	—
Median Household Income	$76,292	—

Source: connector_state_baseline

Effective: Jul 24, 2026

Mortgage Climate

30-Year Fixed

Residential

6.73%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

15-Year Fixed

Residential

5.98%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

5/1 ARM

Residential

6.35%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

7/1 ARM

Residential

6.48%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

FHA

Residential

6.45%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

Residential

6.15%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

USDA

Residential

6.25%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

Jumbo

Residential

6.92%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

HELOC

Residential

8.5%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

Reverse Mortgage

Residential

6.99%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

Home Equity Loan

Residential

8.25%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

Renovation/203k

Residential

7.1%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

Non-QM

Residential

7.85%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

Hard Money (Residential)

Residential

11.5%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

Interest-Only

Residential

7.25%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

5/1 ARM

Residential

6.06%

Source: Freddie Mac PMMS ARM

Updated: weekly

As of: Nov 10, 2022

15-Year Fixed

Residential

6.6%

Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Updated: weekly

As of: Oct 29, 2026

30-Year Fixed (Conforming)

Residential

7.13%

Source: Optimal Blue OBMMI

Updated: daily

As of: Nov 2, 2026

Jumbo 30-Year Fixed

Residential

7.048%

Source: Optimal Blue OBMMI

Updated: daily

As of: Nov 2, 2026

FHA 30-Year Fixed

Residential

6.959%

Source: Optimal Blue OBMMI

Updated: daily

As of: Nov 2, 2026

VA 30-Year Fixed

Residential

6.765%

Source: Optimal Blue OBMMI

Updated: daily

As of: Nov 2, 2026

Rate data effective Nov 2, 2026

Contract Practices

Asset Family	Contract Standardization	Disclosure Layer	Closing Model
Single-Family Detached Residential 1-4	Standardized forms	Property Condition, Agency/Disclosure Notice, Fair Housing, HOA If Applicable, Lead Based Paint If Applicable	Attorney Or Title/Escrow Depending On State/Local Practice
Condominium / Co-op Residential 1-4	Standardized forms	Association/Condo Docs, Budgets/Fees, Property Condition, Lead Based Paint If Applicable	Attorney Or Title/Escrow Depending On State/Local Practice
Townhome / PUD Residential 1-4	Standardized forms	HOA/PUD Docs, Assessments, Property Condition, Lead Based Paint If Applicable	Attorney Or Title/Escrow Depending On State/Local Practice
Duplex / Triplex / Fourplex Residential 1-4	Standardized forms	Property Condition, Rent Rolls, Existing Leases, Deposits, Fair Housing	Attorney Or Title/Escrow Depending On State/Local Practice
Manufactured / Modular Home Residential 1-4	Standardized forms	Real Vs Personal Property Status, Title/Serial Info, Community Rules, Property Condition	Attorney Or Title/Escrow Plus DMV/Title Agency Issues Where Applicable
Residential Lease Residential Leasing	Standardized forms	Landlord Tenant Disclosures, Fair Housing, Lead Based Paint If Applicable, Local Notice Requirements	Usually Broker/Landlord Operational Workflow, Not Title Closing
Farm / Ranch / Agricultural Land & Ag	Standardized or custom	Water/Mineral Rights, Access, Ag Valuation/Tax Status, Improvements/Equipment, Environmental/Flood	Attorney Or Title/Escrow Depending On State/Local Practice
Apartment / Multifamily 5+ Multifamily	Standardized or custom	Tenant Estoppels, Service Contracts, Rent Roll, Regulatory/Affordable Housing Docs If Applicable	Attorney Or Title/Escrow Depending On State/Local Practice
Office Commercial	Standardized or custom	Tenant Leases, Estoppels, Service Contracts, Zoning/Use Diligence	Attorney Or Title/Escrow Depending On State/Local Practice
Retail Commercial	Standardized or custom	Tenant Estoppels, CAM Reconciliations, Use/Exclusive Provisions	Attorney Or Title/Escrow Depending On State/Local Practice
Industrial / Warehouse / Flex Commercial	Standardized or custom	Environmental Diligence, Dock/Yard Use, Access/Easements, Tenant Estoppels If Occupied	Attorney Or Title/Escrow Depending On State/Local Practice
Mixed-Use Commercial	Standardized or custom	Residential + Commercial Overlays, Tenant Estoppels, Association/Shared Area Docs	Attorney Or Title/Escrow Depending On State/Local Practice
Land / Development Site Land & Development	Standardized or custom	Survey, Title, Zoning/Entitlement, Access, Environmental, Mineral/Water Rights As Relevant	Attorney Or Title/Escrow Depending On State/Local Practice
Hospitality / Hotel / Motel / Resort Hospitality	Standardized or custom	Franchise/Management Agreements, Licenses, PIP/Brand Issues, Operational Contracts	Attorney Or Title/Escrow Depending On State/Local Practice
Self-Storage / Specialty Specialty Commercial	Standardized or custom	Operational Contracts, Licensing/Permit Docs Where Applicable, Environmental/Site Issues	Attorney Or Title/Escrow Depending On State/Local Practice

Regulatory Updates

Updated TREC Continuing Education Requirements

educationBill: TREC Rule Amendment

TREC clarified the 18-hour CE requirement now includes a mandatory 1-hour module on anti-trust compliance and NAR settlement implications for buyer representation, effective for renewal cycles beginning January 2026.

Impact: medium

Effective: Jan 1, 2026Read official bill text

HB 2127 — Texas Regulatory Consistency Act Impact

licensingBill: HB 2127

Further guidance issued on HB 2127 limiting local government regulation of certain activities including aspects of property transactions. Affects local advertising restrictions and some disclosure requirements. Real estate agents should review how this preemption affects ordinances in their operating jurisdictions.

Impact: medium

Effective: Sep 1, 2025Read official bill text

TREC Form Updates — Revised Promulgated Contracts

formsBill: TREC Rule §537.11

TREC updated several promulgated contract forms including the One to Four Family Residential Contract (TREC 20-17), Addendum for Property Subject to Mandatory Membership, and the Third Party Financing Addendum. Changes include clarified repair negotiation timelines, updated option period language, and revised buyer representation provisions consistent with NAR settlement requirements.

Impact: high

Effective: Jun 1, 2025Read official bill text

State Rules & Customary Notes

Disclosures

Seller Disclosure Notice required; MUD and special district disclosure

Closing Logistics

Title company handles closing

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Frequently asked questions

Does Texas require an attorney for real estate closings?

No. In Texas, closings are typically handled by title or escrow companies rather than attorneys. Title company handles closing

Does Texas use standardized real estate contract forms?

Yes. Texas uses promulgated or standardized contract forms. TREC promulgated forms required for residential transactions; agents must use approved forms

How many continuing-education hours do Texas real estate agents need?

Texas requires 18 continuing-education hours per 2-year renewal period, with a renewal fee of $110.00. Must include Legal Update I (4h), Legal Update II (4h), and 10 hours electives