THE DUNNICAN TEAM

Inside DFW Real Estate

What's actually happening in the DFW housing market, and what it means if you're buying or selling. Monthly market data, neighborhood guides, and the practical details that don't show up on listing sites.

Start Here


New to the blog? These cover the ground most buyers and sellers ask about first — where the market stands, how the areas east of Dallas differ, and what to expect from the process.

Cast iron sewer lines in Richardson homes

Roughly 44% of Richardson's housing stock was built before 1980, back when cast iron drain piping wa…

Aluminum Wiring Garland TX Homes

A Texas inspector is required to tell you a Garland home has aluminum branch wiring — and is express…

How to Find a Listing Agent in Garland, TX

Garland is crossed by more administrative lines than almost anywhere in Northeast Dallas — three cou…

Explore This Month's Dallas Area Real Estate Monthly Market Update Reports

Recent Posts

The latest on the DFW market, local neighborhoods, and what's changing for buyers and sellers right now.

Texas Buyer Representation Agreement: What to Know in …

Texas Buyer Representation Agreement: What to Know in …

July 13, 2026

As of 2026, Texas law requires a signed agreement before your first home showing. Here's what that means,…

Selling to a Cash Buyer in Texas: What …

Selling to a Cash Buyer in Texas: What …

July 12, 2026

Is selling your home to a cash buyer in Rockwall County or Northeast Dallas a good idea?Selling for…

Condo Resale Certificates in Texas: How They Differ …

Condo Resale Certificates in Texas: How They Differ …

July 10, 2026

How is a Texas condo resale certificate different from a standard HOA resale certificate?Texas condo resale certificates are…

The Texas Residential Construction Liability Act: Your Rights …

The Texas Residential Construction Liability Act: Your Rights …

July 9, 2026

Found a defect in your new build? Texas law says you can't just sue your builder — you…

Accessory Dwelling Units in Rockwall County: What's Allowed …

Accessory Dwelling Units in Rockwall County: What's Allowed …

July 8, 2026

A backyard casita could mean rental income, or a code violation, depending entirely on which Rockwall County city…

Home Warranty on a Resale Home in Texas: …

Home Warranty on a Resale Home in Texas: …

July 7, 2026

A resale home warranty costs less than one month of a mortgage payment and covers the year most…

HOA Violations and Liens in Texas: What They …

HOA Violations and Liens in Texas: What They …

July 6, 2026

The resale certificate just came back with an unpaid assessment on it. Now what? Here's what a violation…

Builder's Title Company vs. Your Own in Texas …

Builder's Title Company vs. Your Own in Texas …

July 5, 2026

The builder's sales office already has a title company picked out for you. That doesn't mean it's the…

Title Insurance in Texas: What Buyers Pay, What …

Title Insurance in Texas: What Buyers Pay, What …

July 3, 2026

Texas title insurance splits differently than buyers expect — the seller usually covers the owner's policy, the buyer…

Reverse Mortgage Payoff When Selling a Home in …

Reverse Mortgage Payoff When Selling a Home in …

July 3, 2026

Inheriting a home with a reverse mortgage starts a clock, not a crisis. Here's what heirs in Rockwall…

McLendon-Chisholm: Space, Newer Homes, And Quiet Living

McLendon-Chisholm: Space, Newer Homes, And Quiet Living

July 2, 2026

McLendon-Chisholm offers lower density, larger lots, and a growing mix of newer construction than most nearby Rockwall County…

Backup Offers in Texas: How the TREC Addendum …

Backup Offers in Texas: How the TREC Addendum …

July 2, 2026

Your house is under contract, but a stronger offer just came in. In Texas, you don't have to…

Posts by category

Archives

Search Homes By Area

Explore the Area

Have Questions? Just Ask

  • Contact Information


  • Ask Us Anything