Housing prices continue to rise in the McAllen metro, but begin to cool off in Brownsville
Rising inventory and price cuts are shifting both markets toward buyers, even as demand remains uneven across the region.... Read more »
Residential Real Estate
New Mercedes subdivision brings 500 homes, offers up to $15K in down payment assistance
City officials and developers call the project a model for affordable housing, with phased construction, buyer assistance, and full infrastructure... Read more »
Hotels, logistics, and housing push Edinburg construction past $46M early in 2026
Permit records offer a snapshot of the projects driving investment across the city’s growing construction pipeline.... Read more »
Higher-priced homes linger on the market across the Rio Grande Valley as inventory rises
Both McAllen and Brownsville metros now exceed traditional six-month balance levels, shifting negotiating power toward buyers in the upper tier.... Read more »
Construction leaders raise concerns after Mission concrete supplier cites ICE raids in bankruptcy
The Mission company said it lost about 60% of its residential demand as projects stalled and concrete orders were canceled... Read more »
As immigration raids disrupt construction, RGV builder groups warn of shared housing risks
Despite a split between the region’s two builder associations, leaders agree immigration raids are affecting construction timelines, housing supply, and... Read more »
As banks tighten construction lending, some Rio Grande Valley homebuilders are eyeing alternative financing
Despite higher borrowing costs, some Valley homebuilders are turning to private, non-bank financing options to keep projects moving.... Read more »
Affordable homes, rising costs: Why the Valley’s housing market is at a crossroads
While the Rio Grande Valley remains more affordable than many major U.S. metros, persistent cost pressures are reshaping what affordable... Read more »
McAllen and Brownsville housing markets are telling different stories
Inventory levels, buyer activity, and pricing pressures are playing out differently in the two metro areas this year.... Read more »
Abbott urges Weslaco crowd to back plan to end school property taxes on homesteads, says state surplus would replace district revenues
His visit comes as McAllen and Brownsville face state scrutiny over financial audit compliance, adding new pressure to local tax... Read more »
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