Lending standards are tight across all lender types, and regional banks are scaling back their pace of originations.

During that period, the number of closings fell for seven consecutive quarters before rebounding 74% over the ensuing two years.Additionally, the $24 billion in maturing CMBS loans this year could stimulate sales activity as the interest rate environment will likely be much different from their rates at origination.

To answer your question, yes, having the listing agent represent you is a good ideal. 

To answer the original question: No you cannot keep homestead, you need to update insurance - it's a few hundred more per year if anything and you will continue to be able to keep your property tax deduction until you purchase another home in Texas you would rather apply it to.

Originally posted by @Sheena Drake:I am unfamiliar with "fire Suppress"? 

Would love to answer any questions  and take any suggestions

Hey @Avery Biles - Like @Bruce Woodruff mentioned the answer is...it depends!

Hi Robert, unfortunately there isn't a right or wrong answer when bringing speculation into the picture.

Honestly, there's no right answer.

You'd have to provide more details for anyone to give you a helpful answer.