CDS Blog

Insights and perspectives on real estate markets, economic development, and urban planning.

July 14, 2025

SB15 - A Step Toward More Affordable Housing for First-Time Buyers in Texas

The Texas housing market is at a critical crossroads. Skyrocketing home prices, driven in part by limited inventory and restrictive local zoning laws, have made homeownership increasingly unattainable, especially for first-time buyers. But change is on the horizon. Senate Bill 15 (SB15), recently passed by the Texas House, proposes a significant shift: reducing the minimum lot size for new single-family homes in the state's largest cities.

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March 10, 2025

Understanding Market Feasibility Studies: What Every Developer Should Know

Before breaking ground on any new development, smart developers rely on market feasibility studies to minimize risk and maximize return. At CDS, we've completed over 4,000 such studies since 1971, giving us unparalleled insight into what makes a real estate project succeed.

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