The areas by the Gulf have some high insurance premiums that are capping the prices... so not just mortgage rates.It would be interesting to see the distribution of the national numbers on new home starts, if they are clustered in TX.Anyway, I think perhaps with that much general "movement," the housing market in TX (its a massive state anyway), isn't entirely frozen like other markets. i'm very supply-demand person when investing anything rather than price or rate so I always trying to understand what's going on behind the surface, for example look at how the inventory is shifting in the last 3 years reveals something interesting ... it's not just TX that has supply increased but also oklahoma and nebraska, I thought in 2019 it should be the other way around.

When I look back on my career, I realize that my real estate interest was always there...lurking under the surface, just waiting to be seen as a real possibility. 

I usually spray the entire surface of the pillowcases with it to make sure I don't miss anything.I also use regular HE Tide or Persil.

If you rely on the warranty, make sure look for the foundation company that has been around for 30 years and will be around for another 30 years rather than some nobody with a jack on Craigslist.If you monitor with time, you might be able to identify surface drainage issues that weren't readily apparent on your first peak.

It's rare to worry about walls or ceilings since those surfaces rarely crack or chip (and maybe there's less lead in the paints used?  

Sponge down all surfaces with TSP (Trisodium Phosphate) solution to remove the tar and then prim / paint all surfaces (including the subfloor if needed).

Storm sewer, storm pond, public bathroom, zoning, utility access water sewer electric fire hydrants, road surface type, surface water flow path.As you fill your cost worksheet you will need to remind me what is still open.  

Near the drain, the surface has worn down and it looks like rust in the area.

I have heard good things about solid surface materials like Corian.

There is a difference between mold and mildew.Good old water and soap can handle most surface mold.You would want to test with a swab to know what you are dealing with before attempting to clean.The charcoal masks for about under 50 bucks can be bought that make for easy breathing in houses with mold or meth problems etc.If a property had mold you have to disclose or face a future potential lawsuit.A mold company will provide a mold remediation certificate with a guarantee.This will assure the buyers along with test reports after remediation that the property is safe.You have to make sure you fix the source of the moisture problem and just the surface.An inspector will use a moisture meter to do surface readings to determine if a leak is ongoing.The higher the saturation reading the closer to the source.If a property does have mold and you remediate you must buy really cheap so that you can resell with the stigma this property will have.Even with the certificate and warranty the property will not be as attractive as one without those issues so you need to price lower for resale.