North Texas Housing Market Update; Q2 2026
Q2 2026 data shows a DFW market that's softening on the surface but tightening underneath — with Flower Mound, Carrollton, and Mesquite outperforming, and pipeline…
Author: Cindy Dunnican
Cindy Dunnican is a North Texas REALTOR® and Founder of The Dunnican Team at Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors®. Since 1998, she has helped buyers and sellers throughout Rowlett, Rockwall, and Northeast Dallas, with more than 1,850 homes sold and $350M+ in career sales volume. Cindy is known for clear guidance, strategic marketing, and helping clients make wise real estate decisions with confidence.
How Location Inside Waterview Shapes Your Daily Life: A Home Buyer’s Guide
Not all lots in Waterview are created equal. Here's how lot width, builder, backyard exposure, and position inside the community shape both daily life and…
Title Insurance in Texas: What Buyers Pay, What It Covers, and What to Watch For
Texas title insurance splits differently than buyers expect — the seller usually covers the owner's policy, the buyer covers the lender's. Here's what each protects…
Texas Property Survey: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
A property survey tells you what you actually own — and who pays for one in Texas isn't automatic. Here's how the T-47 affidavit works…
New Home Warranty in Texas: The 1-2-10 Plan and What to Do Before Year One Expires
What does a new construction warranty cover in Texas?Most new homes built by production builders in Texas come with a 1-2-10 warranty: one year of…
The Paint Colors That Are Adding (and Costing) Thousands at Closing in 2026
New research shows paint color can swing a buyer's offer by thousands of dollars. Here's what's working — and what to avoid — room by…
Texas Buyer Representation Agreement: What to Know in 2026
As of 2026, Texas law requires a signed agreement before your first home showing. Here's what that means, your options, and what to ask before…
McLendon-Chisholm: Space, Newer Homes, And Quiet Living
McLendon-Chisholm offers lower density, larger lots, and a growing mix of newer construction than most nearby Rockwall County suburbs. Here's what makes it different —…
Seller Concessions in Texas: What DFW Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Nearly half of DFW closings in 2026 include a seller concession. Here's how they work, what loan types allow, and how buyers and sellers should…
Foundation Issues in North Texas: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Blackland Prairie clay makes foundation movement a fact of life in North Texas. Here's what buyers should inspect for and what sellers are legally required…