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Launching Your Home with Cindy Dunnican's Pricing in DFW

Launching your home with Cindy Dunnican's pricing strategy means setting the list price from closed…

Cost to Sell a House in DFW's Eastern Metro

Selling a house in DFW's Eastern Metro typically involves agent compensation, title company charges,…

How to Set a Competitive Listing Price in Rowlett's Seller Market

Rowlett's seller market in August 2026 showed a median sale price of $381,450, 3.5 months of invento…

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

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…

VA and FHA Loan Property Requirements in Texas: …

VA and FHA Loan Property Requirements in Texas: …

July 1, 2026

FHA and VA loans both require the home to meet Minimum Property Requirements (MPRs) covering safety, structural soundness,…

Texas Property Survey: What Buyers and Sellers Need …

Texas Property Survey: What Buyers and Sellers Need …

June 28, 2026

A property survey tells you what you actually own — and who pays for one in Texas isn't…

Seller Concessions in Texas: What DFW Buyers and …

Seller Concessions in Texas: What DFW Buyers and …

June 27, 2026

Nearly half of DFW closings in 2026 include a seller concession. Here's how they work, what loan types…

New Home Warranty in Texas: The 1-2-10 Plan …

New Home Warranty in Texas: The 1-2-10 Plan …

June 26, 2026

What does a new construction warranty cover in Texas?Most new homes built by production builders in Texas come…

Foundation Issues in North Texas: What Buyers and …

Foundation Issues in North Texas: What Buyers and …

June 25, 2026

Blackland Prairie clay makes foundation movement a fact of life in North Texas. Here's what buyers should inspect…

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