Can You Afford a House in Lubbock in Your 20s or 30s? Here's the Real Math
Yes, you can buy a house in Lubbock in your 20s or early 30s. The median home in Lubbock sold for $250,000 in June 2026, and with an FHA loan at 3.5% down that's about $8,750 out of pocket for the down payment. VA and USDA loans go to zero down. Texas down payment assistance can cover 3% to 5% on to
What Lubbock Home Buyers Need to Know in 2026 (New Zillow Data)
What Lubbock Home Buyers Need to Know in 2026 Zillow just released its 2026 Buyer's Mindset report, and it's based on surveys from over 28,000 people, roughly 10,200 who bought a house in the last two years and 18,100 who are still shopping. I read through all of it, and I want to break down what ac
What Are Closing Costs for a First-Time Buyer in Lubbock, TX?
If you're buying your first house in Lubbock, plan on closing costs running 2% to 4% of the purchase price. On a typical $235,000 Lubbock home, that's somewhere between $4,700 and $10,000, on top of your down payment. Here's exactly where that money goes, what it looks like on a real Lubbock price t
How Much Of A Down Payment Do You Really Need To Buy A House In Lubbock, Texas?
Most renters in Lubbock think they need 40 or 50 thousand dollars saved up before they can even start looking at houses. That number is wrong for most first time buyers, and it's one of the biggest reasons good buyers stay stuck renting longer than they need to. Here's the real breakdown of what i
Kelsey Park - Is it expensive? Why "Kelsey Park" actually means four different price tags in South Lubbock.
Is Kelsey Park Expensive? Why “Kelsey Park” Actually Means Four Different Price Tags in LubbockQuick answer: Kelsey Park in Lubbock has four sections with very different price points: the original section averages $441K, Eastwick averages $467K, Enclave averages $759K, and Estates averages $1.4 mill
May was the BEST month for Lubbock sellers in over a year! Here's why:
May 2025 Market Snapshot I've been pulling Lubbock MLS data every month — and May genuinely surprised me. Not in a "2021 is back" way. More like the market finally cleared its throat after a long, sluggish winter. The Numbers 🏠 Homes Sold: 575💰 Total Volume: $169.9M📊 Sale-to-List Ratio: 96.3%📅 A