Charles Grand

Rising Mortgage Rates Follow Escalating Iran War, Fed Holds Steady

By Charles Grand / March 20, 2026 /

Mortgage rates are responding to the escalating war in Iran, jumping again for the second week in a row to reach a three-month high on the 30-year. Freddie Mac put the average at 6.22% for the week ending on Thursday, marking another disappointing development for prospective homebuyers standing on the sidelines waiting for rates to…

New Arena at City Hall Site Far From Certain, Mavs CEO Suggests

By Charles Grand / March 19, 2026 /

For a hypothetical deal that seemed all but certain to critics just a few weeks ago, the prospect of a new Mavericks arena replacing Dallas City Hall at 1500 Marilla St. seems plenty uncertain. Mavericks CEO Rick Welts acknowledged that the city would need to take action if it wanted the franchise to set up…

Homeownership Rate for D-FW Zoomers Climbs, Affordability Remains a Barrier

By Charles Grand / March 19, 2026 /

Homeownership remains elusive for many zoomers as they continue to age into the housing market, but there do appear to be glimmers of hope in the Dallas metro. Almost 9 out of 10 zoomer households in the D-FW area were shelling out rent to a landlord instead of making a mortgage payment in 2023. While…

Fort Worth Adds More Park Land to Boost Conservation Efforts

By Charles Grand / March 17, 2026 /

Fort Worth officials have been making investments in the city’s protected green space, securing 16 acres of adjacent land to expand the Tandy Hills Natural Area between I-30 and Lancaster Avenue. Comprising some 160 acres a few miles east of the central business district, Tandy Hills is known for its rolling hills and views of…

Council Rift Widens Over Dallas City Hall and Possible Mavericks Arena

By Charles Grand / March 16, 2026 /

Members of the Dallas City Council remain divided over the fate of City Hall and are pressing their respective cases as to the integrity of the process underlying staff’s efforts to explore relocation and redevelopment options. On Sunday, Mayor Eric Johnson offered his most forceful response to those who have been speculating that officials and…