Illegal immigrants put down roots in North Texas

“North Texas is attractive for immigrants such as Mr. Márquez because homes are affordable here – even if you’re an illegal immigrant with working-class wages.

“New rules and affordable home prices in Texas are leading to an increased number of illegal immigrants buying homes in North Texas,” said Marty Martinez, a North Texas real estate agent and board member of the Washington-based National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, or NAHREP. “Texas real estate prices provide a big incentive. First-time homebuyers can generally buy a home for under $100,000.”"

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