Dawn & Brian Morton with Susan Reames Team

09/10/2026

Even with interest rates in the 6.5 to 7 range; now is a greta time to buy. Potential home selection is broad, and seller's are making substantial concessions to get their properties under contract. Contact us to help you choose the path that works best in your situation.

U.S. new listings hit their highest level since 2022 in August, driven by San Jose, Nashville and Seattle.

09/09/2026

When our billboards say local, we mean local! You don't get more local than Aretha Flores. She was one of our first trained Volunteer Advocates and she is still advocating for the abused and neglected children in our County. Aretha, born and raised in Rockdale, is a perfect example of a servant's heart. She is an answer to the prayers of our abused and neglected children. Catch this billboard in Rockdale as well as our other billboards that have gone up in Thorndale and Cameron. We are grateful for Aretha and our absolutely wonderful other Advocates, like Stephanie Labay, Marantha Ferguson, Angela Jones, Rita Presley, Miguel Ortega, and Charles Malcolm. It's easy to become an advocate. You don't need any special training or degrees prior to joining us. You receive all the training you need. Click on the link in the comments to join.

09/09/2026

The next Market Days is September 19th, we will be there...Will you?!

09/05/2026

If you are looking at buying a home, you have to look at all of your options to determine where is the best place to invest your money. We would be happy to help you look at what your options are, what incentives builders are offering, and what programs you may qualify for. Give us a call any time.

In the second quarter of 2026, the national median price for a new single-family home was $410,700, $25,000 lower than the national median price of an existing home, which stood at $435,700. This marks the largest difference between the national median trends for existing and new home prices, accord...

09/05/2026

Here is where the pressure gets applied.

President Donald Trump demanded that the Fed slash interest rates or else he will cut off trade with countries with which the U.S. maintains trade deficits.

09/05/2026

Looks like the battle lines have been drawn. Stand pat, or raise rates. We'll see who wins.

In remarks that seem to contrast with statements last week from Chairman Kevin Warsh, Waller expressed confidence in the current inflation trends.

09/05/2026

This could be a sign of where rates might be headed.

It is time to raise rates.

08/31/2026

Oct 3rd, Downtown Thorndale!

08/31/2026

As we discussed on the radio last week, and was posted last Tuesday, and discussed at last weeks commissioners court meeting, we’ll will be holding at least two evening town hall events to discuss the budget for 2027.

Please come on out. We’ll give a short presentation followed by a question and answer session to follow.

Monday night, August 31st at 6:30 pm at Bea’s Kitchen in Cameron to be followed by another Town Hall on Tuesday, September 1st at the Workforce Conference Room in the Rockdale One-Stop building at 6:30 pm.

We are also working to possibly hold another but we have had some scheduling issues so far.

08/31/2026

The Milam Appraisal District will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, September 8th.