There’s a reason people who move to Tyler tend to stay. It’s the kind of city that earns loyalty quietly — through good schools, strong neighbors, beautiful parks, and a downtown that keeps getting better. As a real estate team rooted in this community, we spend a lot of time talking about Tyler’s housing market. … Continue reading "More Than a Market: Why Tyler, Texas Is One of East Texas’s Greatest Places to Call Home"

When most real estate investors think about Texas, their attention naturally gravitates toward Dallas, Houston, or Austin. Those markets have well-documented appeal. But the investors who are finding some of the most compelling entry points right now are the ones looking past the major metros — and toward smaller, character-rich communities like Mineola, Texas, where … Continue reading "Why Mineola, Texas Is One of East Texas’s Most Overlooked Investment Opportunities"

Your Guide to Buying a Home in Tyler, Texas: What You Need to Know in 2026 If you’ve been thinking about buying a home in Tyler, Texas, you’re not alone — and you’re making a smart move. Known as the “Rose Capital of the World,” Tyler has long been one of East Texas’s most desirable … Continue reading "LCR’s Homebuyer’s Guide to Tyler, Texas"

You might remember the housing crash in 2008, even if you didn’t own a home at the time. If you’re worried there’s going to be a repeat of what happened back then, there’s good news – the housing market now is different from 2008. One important reason is there aren’t enough homes for sale. That means there’s an … Continue reading "Why Today’s Housing Inventory Shows a Crash Isn’t on the Horizon"

Mortgage rates have been back on the rise recently and that’s getting a lot of attention from the press. If you’ve been following the headlines, you may have even seen rates recently reached their highest level in over two decades (see graph below):   That can feel like a little bit of a gut punch if you’re thinking … Continue reading "Are Higher Mortgage Rates Here To Stay?"

Financial hardships happen. They’re simply a part of life, unfortunately. When they occur and you fall behind on your mortgage, you need to know your options. Forclosure Foreclosure is the process of losing your home due to the payments not being made. This is an extreme measure taken by the lender to attempt to recover […]