Home Buying

April 20, 2026

AI is no longer a buzzword in real estate

 

It’s part of the everyday experience for buyers, sellers, and agents in 2026. From the moment you start browsing homes online to the day you close, artificial intelligence is quietly working behind the scenes to make the process faster, smarter, and more personalized. But like any major shift in …

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Feb. 19, 2026

2026 Texas Real Estate Projections

As a volunteer leader within the Texas real estate profession, I have served for many years on the Board of Directors for our state association - Texas REALTORS.  Many of those board meetings included a detailed report on our past, and a robust future projection for the real estate market …

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Aug. 18, 2025

Texans get Property Tax Relief in 2025

Texans are getting some property tax relief this year.  Just a couple of years ago, REALTORS advocated for increasing the "Homestead Exemption" in Texas.  In 2025, with rising home ownership costs in mind, the REALTORS did it again!  

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The tax relief that was passed during the 89th …

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Dec. 12, 2024

The North Texas Real Estate Market: What Home Buyers and Sellers Need to Know in 2025

The North Texas real estate market is always evolving, and 2025 promises to bring both exciting opportunities and challenges for home buyers and sellers alike. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to sell your property, understanding the market dynamics is essential for making informed decisions. Let’s dive into what …

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Nov. 7, 2024

Getting Ahead of Your Home Search in North Texas for 2025

Getting Ahead of Your Home Search in North Texas for 2025

 

As the North Texas housing market continues to evolve, preparing for your home search in 2025 can give you a significant advantage. With a growing population and increasing demand for homes, being proactive and informed is key. Here’s …

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June 10, 2024

Feeling Like You Can't Afford To Buy A Home?

FEELING LIKE YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO BUY A HOME?

If you have been thinking about buying a home in 2024, but you are worried about high monthly payments, we have a solution for YOU.  Our agents are solutions-oriented and have entire toolbox of processes and systems available to them …

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June 3, 2024

Are High Monthly Payments Holding You Back?

ARE HIGH MONTHLY PAYMENTS HOLDING YOU BACK?

If you have been thinking about buying a home in 2024, but you are worried about high monthly payments, we have a solution for YOU.  Our agents are solutions-oriented and have entire toolbox of processes and systems available to them to help …

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April 27, 2023

The 2023 Real Estate Market Defined

The 2023 Real Estate Market Defined - will it be a repeat of 2008-2012?

 

If you watch and read the news, you are probably seeing all sorts of negative news regarding the residential real estate market. With many so-called experts predicting that the real estate bubble would burst and that …

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April 20, 2023

Can You Afford To Buy A House? Can You Afford NOT To?

Can you afford to buy a house?  Or can you afford NOT to?

 

Right now, you are probably hearing people talk about housing affordability.  Soaring home values over the past couple of years, coupled with recently increased interest rates, are making it harder for would-be home buyers …

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April 13, 2023

Buying A Home In 2023- New Home Advantage

Buying a home in 2023 – Consider the New Home Advantage

 

If you have been considering making a move, it may be wise to consider the New Home Advantage.

 

WHAT IS THE NEW HOME ADVANTAGE

In 2020-2022, we saw a huge surge of home buyers, but we had …

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