Mortgage rates back above 7% isn't the news most people wanted. But it's changing the market, and that matters whether you're buying or selling in Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch, or anywhere across the Hill Country.

Nationally, the number of homes for sale is growing faster than it was …

If you bought in Boerne or Fair Oaks Ranch a few years ago, the low mortgage rate you locked in might make moving feel off the table. But your equity could put it back on.

Homeowners with a mortgage have an average of $310K in equity right now, …

With everything going on, it's understandable if you're wondering whether you'd regret buying right now, whether that's in Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch, or anywhere else in the Hill Country.

Everyday expenses cost more. Mortgage rates are higher than you'd like. And when the economy feels uncertain, taking on …

You've spent years making your house feel like home. You've celebrated milestones here, made every room your own, and turned neighbors into friends. As you look ahead to the next chapter, it's natural to wonder if this is still the place you want to spend it.

Whether you're …

Whether you're looking in Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch, or anywhere across the Hill Country, I keep hearing the same two things from buyers. Half are scared home prices are about to crash. The other half are hoping they will.

A recent survey from Clever found 58% of …

Higher mortgage rates don't just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your Boerne or Fair Oaks Ranch home, too.

That's because today's Hill Country buyers are paying close attention to affordability. And when rates rise, even a relatively small change can make a noticeable …

Price cuts are showing up all over the Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch market right now — from Cordillera Ranch to Esperanza to River Crossing — and how you read them depends entirely on which side of the transaction you're on.

Sellers tend to worry a price cut …

If you're trying to buy a home in Boerne or Fair Oaks Ranch, affordability is probably what's on your mind. And as mortgage rates tick up again, it's fair to wonder if you should just hit pause and wait for them to come back down.

For now, though, …