Today's Commentary · August 13, 2026
Aug. 13: LO jobs; home buyer aid, eClosing, marketing tools; Texas insurance study; approaching webinars; spec pool price volatility
Innovation… Did you know that the moon landing happened before wheeled suitcases were invented? The Apollo 11 moon landing occurred on July 20, 1969, while the first commercial rolling luggage with a patent application by Bernard Sadow was introduced in 1970 and patented in 1972. Innovation, compliance, and affordability were key themes at this week’s Western Secondary. At the state level, for example, Kinder Institute report shows homeowners insurance has become a growing barrier to housing affordability across Texas. As Texas leaders search for ways to...