It's easy to look at today’s high home prices and believe your equity has never been stronger. But when we adjust for inflation, the picture changes: since fall 2025, home values in Texas have actually dropped about 4% in real terms, while nationally the decline is about 2%. What does this mean for homeowners? Even with record nominal prices, the true purchasing power of your home equity hasn’t surpassed what it was in 2019. Over my 17 years as a broker serving Rosenberg, Richmond, Sugar Land, and beyond, I’ve seen how understanding the difference between nominal and real value can make all the difference for buyers and sellers alike. It’s just one of the ways my team and I help clients make informed decisions in changing markets across Houston and the Dallas Metroplex.