Welcome Back to Cypress Digest! Your Weekly Guide to Community News & Events in Cypress, TX.
Happy Halloween, Cypress! Remember, life is short; call in sick, wear the costume, eat the candy.
Cheers!, Ashlyn π²π
Business Spotlightπ²
πΎ Purrs N Barks Pet Market October Specials
The Digest π²
Weather Taken From Google on Thursday At 12 PM
Homes of the Week:
This one is HUGE, and the breezeway is perfect for morning coffeeβ¦[See The Listing].
But this one is my favorite of the week, I think itβs the ceiling β¦ [See The Home].
Adopt Pets: Oliver is an 11-month-old cuddle bear, and he has a beautiful smile & donβt forget to pick him up some treats πΆπ¦΄
π Happy Halloween π
Itβs Halloween, and there are some fun events to do in Cypress!
Want to do some Traditional Trick or Treating? Thereβs a Treat Map for Cypress
I recently saw that houses could register on The Next Door App as a Trick or Treat Stop. [See The Full Map Here.]
Whatβs New In Cypress π²
CFISD Adopts Lowest Tax Rate in Nearly 40 Years
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD has approved a 2025 property tax rate of $1.0669βthe lowest in nearly four decadesπ±. Learn how much Cypress homeowners will save, upcoming exemption changes, and where to view your full itemized tax breakdown on HCAD. [Read More Here].
Quick Facts for Cypress Homeowners
These numbers are based on averages; check HCAD.org for your actual tax breakdown.
π Item | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
CFISD Tax Rate | $1.0869 | $1.0669 |
Avg. Home Value (CFISD) | $350,000 | $350,000 |
Local Homestead Exemption | 20% | 20% |
State Homestead Exemption | $100,000 | $100,000 (proposed $140,000 pending vote) |
Avg. CFISD Tax (after exemptions) | $1,956 | $1,920 |
Avg. Annual Savings | β | $36 |
π‘ If Propositions 13 and 11 pass, the average homeowner could save an additional $300β$400 per year. [Read More Here]
In Other News:
Housing & Mortgage Watchπ²
Accurate as of October 23rd, 2025. Brought to You By Blair Realty.
Mortgage Snapshot
30-Year Fixed Rate: 6.19 % β¬ 0.08 pts this week | β¬ 0.35 pts year-over-year
15-Year Fixed Rate: 5.44 % β¬ 0.01 pts this week | β¬ 0.27 pts year-over-year
Monthly average: 6.28 % | 52-week average: 6.7 %
Rates eased again this week and are hovering near the lows of the past several monthsβencouraging for buyers heading into November.
Houston & Cypress Housing Market
Houston-area median home price: $260,000 (β 9 % over 6 months)
Cypress inventory snapshot:
All Residential Listings: 948
New This Week: 99
Price Reductions: 431
Home prices have softened since early summer as higher borrowing costs cooled demand. The elevated share of price-reduced listings in Cypress suggests motivated sellersβa potential opportunity for buyers if rates continue to ease.
Mortgage rates are trending down while local prices are correcting. If this continues, fall could bring the most balanced Cypress market in over a year. Looking for your next home? Contact Blair Realty today.
The Bulletinπ²
A Huge Thank You to our wonderful local partners!
Mr. Handyman: The Experienced Local Professionals in Home Repairs
Laundry Loop for Full Service Laundry Pickup & Delivery
Alpha Contracting for Licensed & Insured Roofing and Remodeling
Blair Realty Group for trusted real estate agents
Purrs n Barks Pet Market & Bakery for all-natural pet food
Resource List π²
Looking for more resources? Hereβs the Cypress Digest Resource List. Exclusive to subscribers of Cypress Digest. Enjoy!
Updated⨠The Cypress Digest Fall Festival Guide [Read it Here]
NEWΒ The Best Restaurants in Cypress, TX β Local's Picks for 2025
Updated⨠Cypress Digest Business Directory. See our picks for trusted service providers in Cypress. HVAC, Roofing, Plumbing & more! See It Here!
Patio Pumpkins π Are Here [Shop With Code: PPC17 for 10% off]
The 13 places for Best Live Music in Cypress! [Read it Here!]
Looking for after-school care to
tire them out,add activity, and enrichmentπ ? I made a list of after-school programs. Details, contact info, and requirements are included. [See The List Here.]Lawn Maintenance Cheat Sheet. This includes the product(s) and schedule weβve used when we knew nothing at all. Read it here!
Your Home is a huge asset; make sure youβre getting your moneyβs worth out of your effort with 10 Upgrades To Boost Your Homeβs Value.
There are hundreds of local savings in our deals list. Hereβs what else we have today:
Now, Cypress Digest Readers can get 10% off their order at Half Baked Cookies, Cypress South Location (8020 Fry Rd.). Use code BOO10!
50+ lunch/Happy Hour specials from Local eateries
100s of grocery item specials (Aldi, Target, HEB & Walmart)
22 Local business specials
Events Roundup π²
There are 99 events to choose from this week (through Sunday). As always, links are below.
This Week We Have!
