Buying or selling a home can be overwhelming. In addition to our consumer information page, we have provided more information to other organizations and agencies and we have listed below a list of helpful information and tools to help you in your home buying or selling process. 

Hurricane Harvey Information

TREC and TALCB have extended all licensing deadlines by 60 days. 

The Real Estate Center at Texas A&M has published a helpful guide for Texans looking for hurricane relief

Hurricane relief information from the Texas Governor

For those looking for housing check out the Houston Association of REALTORS' website

Public Service Announcements

Want to share information with buyers and sellers or your agent? TREC has published a series of public service announcements that can help. These PSA's highlight the agency's mission of consumer protection by providing valuable information for consumers and license holders. 

Helpful Articles

Why Taking a First-Time Homebuyer Education Course Is a No-Brainer 

It Pays To Get Smarter About Home Buying

100 Best Places to Live in the USA - Austin Ranked #1

10 Secrets to Selling Your Home Faster

Helpful Resources For Consumers

Learn How to Buy A Home

Texas Homebuyers University makes it easy to navigate the process for first-time homebuyers - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

TSAHC Down Payment Assistance Calculator - Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation 

Homebuyer Assistance Programs from TSAHC - Learn more about assistance options for home buyers.

Ready to Buy a Home? - Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation 

A step-by-step outline of the home buying process - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Affairs

Get the full Home Buying Guide - Attorney General's Office 

Financing and Down Payment Information

Look into Homebuyer Assistance Programs - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Buying your first home in Texas? Get down payment assistance - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Homes for Texas Heros Program - home buyer assistances for teachers, police officers, correctional officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, and veterans - Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation

Need Help Navigating the Home Loan Process - download the Home Loan Toolkit - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Market Research Information

Looking for Information on Your Market? - Texas A&M Real Estate Center