Patricia Richard Realtor

06/17/2026

Yes of course it’s Texas !

06/16/2026

Americans now estimate they need $1.46 million to retire comfortably, according to Northwestern Mutual's 2026 Planning & Progress Study, yet many are still counting on $1 million as their target.

Using the 4% withdrawal rule, a $1 million nest egg generates about $40,000 per year. Add the average Social Security benefit of $2,071 per month and total income comes to roughly $5,400 a month. But housing costs can quickly erode that budget. A typical mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, and maintenance expenses could easily consume 50% of that monthly income, leaving just $2,700 for health care, groceries, utilities, and everything else. Where you retire matters too. States like Florida, Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania do not tax retirement income from 401(k)s, IRAs, or pensions, which can meaningfully stretch savings further.

06/16/2026

Track the Fleet!

The Tall Ships are on the way!

You can now follow the worlds Tall Ships live as they take part in Sail4th 250.

Download the Aqua Map App and track each vessel in real time as they sail to NYC!

06/16/2026

Realtor.com graded all 50 states and Washington, D.C. on housing affordability and new home construction, and the Midwest and South came out on top once again. Indiana earned the No. 1 spot, where a median-priced home of $295,810 costs about 28% of the typical household income, just under the 30% threshold experts consider affordable.

06/13/2026

These Texas diners serve country-fried steak done right, with comfort food favorites across the state worth every delicious detour.

06/05/2026

06/02/2026

Hurricane Season Begins June 1st
Mike Foroodi

As we enter hurricane season, current forecasts suggest the Atlantic Basin may experience a below-average season due to developing El Niño conditions. However, "below average" still means the potential for 8–14 named storms and 3–6 hurricanes this year.

One of the biggest misconceptions homeowners have is that flood risk only comes from major hurricanes. In reality, heavy rainfall, storm surge, tropical depressions, and river flooding can cause significant damage, even to properties that have never flooded before.

This is a great time to remind buyers and homeowners to:

✅ Review their homeowners insurance coverage
✅ Understand their flood insurance options
✅ Avoid waiting until a storm is approaching to explore coverage

Remember: It only takes one storm in the wrong place to create a major loss.

05/31/2026

The number of buyer's markets among the nation's 50 largest metros has grown to 10, with Houston, San Antonio, and Memphis joining seven established Sun Belt markets, while the Northeast and Midwest remain firmly in seller's territory, according to the latest Realtor.com Market Clock update.