A master-planned community near the Mercedes outlets is selling faster than expected. Here’s why
The Los Prados development just north of Mercedes with downpayment assistance is selling faster than Rhodes Enterprises anticipated.... Read more »
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Valley builders warn renewed immigration enforcement is disrupting construction again
Federal immigration arrests have accelerated nationwide, and South Texas builders say fear of enforcement is again slowing residential construction.... Read more »
Hidalgo County is turning federal housing funds into new homes for Valley residents
The county’s housing reconstruction program has invested more than $54.6 million since 1992, helping thousands of homeowners replace unsafe or... Read more »
Home sales across the Rio Grande Valley were up 10% in April
Rio Grande Valley home sales in April continued to improve over the year while prices have cooled.... Read more »
Four Rio Grande Valley cities rank among top U.S. retirement destinations for 2026
McAllen, Pharr, Mission, and Edinburg made Investopedia’s national rankings as affordability and healthcare continue shaping where retirees choose to live.... Read more »
Edinburg posts $29M in March construction led by housing, Olive Garden, storage project
Residential construction continues to lead activity, while commercial investment is split between a few large projects and widespread reinvestment in... Read more »
State of the City: Edinburg touts more than 100 new subdivisions, retail growth, and plans for its own water supply
Edinburg has 127 subdivisions under construction that will add more than 1,600 new homes and increase demand for water infrastructure.... Read more »
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 »
Breaking: HUD order to verify tenants’ legal status puts Valley residents at risk of displacement
The move could affect nearly 14,300 households across the Valley, where thousands of families rely on Section 8 vouchers to... Read more »
Why the McAllen metro was a buyer’s market in September, with thousands of homes for sale, while Brownsville had fewer available
There were more than 4,800 homes for sale across the Rio Grande Valley in September 2025, up from 3,900 just... Read more »
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