Ballinger
Ballinger, TX · Real Estate
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Housing costs soar in Abilene as population grows; 'We probably are at an all time high'
ABILENE, Texas — With more people moving to Abilene, the cost of housing continues to rise for both renters and buyers. KTXS spoke with Ken Hogan, the Association Executive for the Abilene Association of Realtors, about what’s driving prices up and how people can still find affordable options.
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Abilene's 2025 housing market year in review
In 2025, the U.S. housing market largely continued the sluggish trends that have defined the post-pandemic years: high prices, elevated mortgage rates, and persistent economic uncertainty. Historically few homes sold through November 2025, and as sellers struggled to find buyers, many chose not to list at all. That pullback reduced inventory throughout the year, which in turn kept prices elevated.
BigCountryHomepage
Data center growth strains Abilene housing as RV park proposal draws scrutiny
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – It will be like emptying two Walmart parking lots on black Friday every morning within an hour for 10 years. That’s how one Abilene City Council member is describing the potential traffic impact of a proposed RV development planned for Elmdale Road. Councilman Blaise Regan raised concerns during a recent meeting, saying […]
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Marcus & Millichap closes sale of 115-site RV resort in Abilene
Marcus & Millichap brokered the sale of Whistle Stop RV Resort, a 115-site RV resort in Abilene, Texas. Skyler Henderson and Brad Dorsey, investment specialists in Marcus & Millichap’s Fort Worth and Dallas offices, had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the seller, a DFW based investor, and procured the buyer, an owner of numerous RV parks across Texas.
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Cities with the most expensive homes in the Abilene metro area
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the...
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Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Abilene metro area
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,117 in October, 0.1% higher than the year before. Increasing...
BigCountryHomepage
Housing shortage & higher rent strain Abilene residents
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The strain from increasing rent prices and scarce housing availability is becoming more of an issue in the Abilene area. The Abilene Housing Authority serves 22 counties in the Big Country, and right now, they are having difficulties in filling the needs of the community. At a recent meeting of the […]
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Where people in Abilene are looking to buy homes
Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country, but remain high even as more homes come to the market. Near record-high mortgage rates are keeping homes largely unaffordable for most buyers. Even a percentage point increase can increase a monthly mortgage payment by more than $100. That's causing...
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Clyde to welcome major development with new retail, hotel and apartments
CLYDE, Texas — Developers presented to Clyde City Council plans for a major development, which includes a hotel, an apartment complex and retail stores. The project is being developed by some of the same faces who helped design the Allen Ridge area in Abilene. "It would consist of the...
Breckenridge Texan
Realtor Jonathan Rangel hosts ribbon cutting ceremony
Jonathan Rangel, a Realtor with Keller Williams Brazos West, held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce office on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Rangel specializes in selling residential and commercial properties, primarily within a 60-mile radius of Breckenridge. Originally from Snyder and Cisco, he moved to Breckenridge two years ago. Jonathan introduced his family, including his wife, Cheyenne, and their daughters, Vivian and Erza.
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Rethinking ‘Safe’ Investments: Exploring Tier 2 and Tier 3 Markets for Development
For years, hotel investment decisions have been guided by a simple rule of thumb: bigger markets are generally safer markets. Gateway cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago have long been seen as the surest bets for development due to their diverse customer mix and destination attractions. Smaller cities, on the other hand, were often dismissed as too volatile or too limited in demand to attract serious capital.
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Local experts report steady home prices and sales despite national rate cut expectations
ABILENE, Texas — For buyers across the country facing steep housing prices, the Fed's recent rate cut was expected to heat up the housing market. Instead, here in Abilene, experts are seeing little impact, with both prices and sales remaining stable. “I think any time there’s national news coverage...
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Stamford launches plan to boost housing development on vacant lots, inviting new proposals
Stamford, Texas — The City of Stamford has unveiled a new initiative aimed at encouraging housing construction on vacant lots throughout the community. During a City Council meeting on September 15, 2025, officials approved a Request for Proposals (RFP) to utilize these long-unused parcels for new home development. City...