Welcome Back to Cypress Digest! Your Weekly Guide to Community News & Events in Cypress, TX.
Wishing you a no-rush weekend with slow mornings and minimal to-dos.
Cheers!, Ashlyn ๐ฒ๐
Business Spotlight๐ฒ
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The Digest ๐ฒ
Weather Taken From Google at 2 PM Thur.
Homes of the Week: ๐
This is what $3.1M looks like on the water in Cypressโต๏ธโ๏ธโฆ [ See The Listing].
The Romeo and Juliette balconies had me ๐โฆ[See The Listing].
Adopt Pets: Meet Sir Reginald Ozzbourne. (Talk about a classy name). Heโs a goofy but lovable shepherd mix whose heart is as big as his ears. [Learn More About Reggie Here.] And when youโre done adopting, pick him up some treats ๐ถ๐ฆด
Whatโs New In Cypress ๐ฒ
A&M Released The September Texas Economic Outlook Report
The latest Texas Economic Outlook from Texas A&M highlights how broader trends could ripple into communities like Cypress. Here are three big-picture findings I thought were interesting:
Texas Jobs Are Holding Strong ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ
While the U.S. job market is slowing, Texas is showing resilience. Most metro areas added jobs in July, with San Antonio and Brownsville leading. Houstonโs growth (our region) was flatter, but surveys show local businesses expect stronger hiring in the coming months.Fed Policy Shifting Toward Rate Cuts๐
The Federal Reserve has signaled a pivot away from its stricter stance, aiming to cut rates as unemployment edges higher. This shift could gradually ease borrowing costs and give businesses and families in Cypress more breathing room, even if mortgage rates take longer to adjust.Energy Sector Drag, Services Drive Growth๐ง
Oil-related industries (mining/logging) continue to struggle, which affects many Houston-area workers. On the flip side, services, retail, and healthcare are driving Texasโ economic growthโsectors that directly benefit Cypress families and local businesses.
Reads From Tuesday:
Cypress is Officially Getting Another Costco
Who called it? ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐ฝ โ Back in July I might have made a tiny prediction based on the assumption that many know to be true. Whenever Costco does a parking lot expansion, typically another location isnโt far behind. Well, after they announced the expansion of the parking for the current Costco off of 290, I figured it was only a matter of time. What I wasnโt expecting was an announcement of the build to be made so soon. [Read my full release about the New Costco coming in 2026!]
And in case youโre wondering:
No, they have not announced the address yet, but many are suspecting it will sit near Elyson.
No, they have not confirmed (or denied) if this will have an adjoining liquor store like Katy and The Woodlands butโฆ Iโve got a hunch. ๐๐๐ฝ
Housing Market Updates ๐ก
It's FALL y'all! Mortgage rates are falling. Many are getting rates in the upper 5's. In general, weaker jobs numbers lead investors to buy bonds. When bond prices go up due to higher demand, rates typically go down.
As for Home Buildersโฆ
In some areas, new-construction homes have become more affordable than existing ones, reversing decades of pricing dynamics. As of mid-2025, the median price of new homes (around $407,200) was about $19,000โ$28,000 (4 โ 6.5%) less than resale homes. This is largely due to builder discounts, incentives, and price reductions amid rising inventoriesโand itโs a game-changer.
Three forces are colliding to create this historic shift:
๐ฆ Builder Inventory Pressure: Many builders overbuilt in 2022โ2023 and are carrying unsold inventory. Price cuts are the fastest way to move homes off their books.
๐ฐ Incentives and Rate Buydowns: Builders are aggressively offering perksโmortgage buydowns, covered closing costs, design-center creditsโto lure buyers.
๐ Resale Seller Stubbornness: Existing homeowners are still โanchoredโ to 2022 peak pricing. Many wonโt cut prices, especially if theyโre locked into 3% mortgage rates, which makes resale less competitive.
In Houston, this trend is beginning to surface in specific submarkets: In Katy and Cypress, some builders are offering $15Kโ$20K in incentives plus permanent rate buydowns under 6%. In Spring and Richmond, resale listings are sitting longerโoften 45+ Days on Marketโas buyers pivot to builder discounts.
Historically, Houstonโs new homes carried a 20% premium over resale (median new ~$357K vs resale ~$300K in 2023). If national trends hold, that premium could vanishโor even flipโin key Houston suburbs. SOURCE: Market IQ: Real Estate
The Bulletin๐ฒ
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Resource List ๐ฒ
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NEWโจ Looking for a unique Fall Decor Option? Patio Pumpkins have arrived in Cypress. [Learn More Here!]
NEWโจ Have school aged kids? looking for after-school care to
get them tiredadd activity and enrichment ๐ ? I made a list of afterschool programs. Details, contact info and requirements are included. [See The List Here.]NEWโจ Cypress Digest Business Directory. Find trusted service providers in Cypress. HVAC, Roofing, Plumbing & more! See it Here!
Lawn Maintenance Cheat Sheet. This includes the product(s) and schedule weโve used when we knew nothing at all. Read it here!
Youโre Home is a huge asset; make sure youโre getting your moneyโs worth out of your effort with 10 Upgrades To Boost Your Homeโs Value.
Local Discounts & Specials ๐ฒ
There are hundreds of local savings in our deals list, currently adding new coupons and deals each week!
Hereโs what else we have today:
50+ lunch/Happy Hour specials from Local eateries
100s of grocery item specials (Aldi, Target, HEB & Walmart)
22 Local business specials
Events Roundup ๐ฒ
There are 91 events to choose from this week (through Sunday). As always, links are below.
This Week We Have!
