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…
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 —…
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…
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…
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,…