How to Price Your Home in Fate, TX: When Builders Are Still Your Competition
Fate's resale market means pricing against active builder inventory, not just recent sales. Here's how HOA, MUD, and PID costs — plus builder incentives —…
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.
Texas Seller’s Disclosure Notice: What’s Changing July 1, 2026
Texas updated the Seller's Disclosure Notice for the first time in years, adding a new water rights form and mandatory insurance disclosure. Here's what changes…
Sapphire Bay in Rowlett: Progress, Tension, and What It Means for the Community
Sapphire Bay has faced real delays and a formal default notice from the city — but the marina, restaurant, and hotel are moving forward. Here's…
Sunsets Over the Lake, Without the Yard Work: Modern Lock-and-Leave Living in Rowlett’s Sapphire Bay
A modern, low-maintenance 2022 home in Rowlett's Sapphire Bay puts Lake Ray Hubbard, shoreline trails, and the marina within walking distance — with no yard…
Your Front-Row Seat to Sunrise Over Lake Ray Hubbard: A Fully Furnished 2025 Residence Designed Around the View
A fully furnished 2025 home in Rowlett's Lake Park sits on an elevated homesite with Lake Ray Hubbard views from nearly every room, plus $300,000+…
HOA Resale Certificates in Texas: What Every Buyer Needs to Know
Texas gives buyers 7 days to review an HOA resale certificate before closing — and what's in it can matter more than most buyers expect.…
Builder Rate Buydowns in DFW: How They Work and What to Watch Out For
Rate buydowns can save real money in years one and two — but almost all of them require the builder's preferred lender. Here's how to…
Reimagined in Rowlett’s Waterview: A Custom Kitchen, Single-Level Bedrooms, and Amenities at Your Doorstep
A reimagined Waterview home in Rowlett pairs a custom kitchen and single-level bedrooms with a gameroom, private backyard, and resort-style amenities a half-mile away.
Dallas Metro Area Housing Market Update: May 2026
May 2026 NTREIS data shows the North Texas market splitting by community — from red-hot Sachse and Flower Mound to buyer-leverage markets like Rockwall, Forney,…
What to Do When the Appraisal Comes In Low: A North Texas Buyer’s Guide
A low appraisal doesn't have to sink your purchase. Here are the four options Texas buyers have — and how to know which one fits…