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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…
Recent Posts
The latest on the DFW market, local neighborhoods, and what's changing for buyers and sellers right now.
Buying New Construction or Land in Caddo Mills, …
Buying new construction or land in Caddo Mills involves contracts, permits, and utility costs a typical resale doesn't.…
Spacious Peninsula Home for Sale Near Lake Ray …
A 3,180-square-foot Peninsula subdivision home in Rowlett with a downstairs owner's suite, upstairs gameroom, and easy access to…
Texas Homestead Exemption: A North Texas Homeowner's Guide
The Texas homestead exemption isn't automatic — you have to file. Here's what it does, who qualifies, how…
What Home Features Matter Most for Lake Ray …
Covered patios, organized garage storage, and take-area sublease rules — here's what actually matters to buyers and sellers…
Lakefront Living on Lake Ray Hubbard: 3422 Mallard …
Tucked into Rowlett's Mallard Cove, this custom Dutch Colonial–inspired home offers rare Lake Ray Hubbard water views, updated…
How Royse City’s Growth Is Shaping Local Home …
If you have been watching Royse City, you have probably noticed two things at once: the city is…
Is Heath, Texas Right for Luxury Buyers? A …
Written by Cindy Dunnican, REALTOR® | The Dunnican Team at Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors® Last updated: April 2026…
DALLAS METRO HOUSING MARKET UPDATE — MARCH 2026
March 2026 NTREIS data shows a Dallas metro split wide open — Flower Mound and Richardson still tight,…
Living In Lavon, TX: Small-Town Feel Near The …
Lavon offers newer housing, small-town character, and proximity to Lake Lavon — but it's lake-adjacent, not waterfront, and…
It's a Buyer's Market — With an Asterisk. …
Rates climbed back to 6.46% and Rockwall County's resale market sits near 5.4 months of supply — but…
Is Rowlett, Texas a Good Place to Live? …
Rowlett offers more space for the money than Rockwall or Heath, with the same Lake Ray Hubbard access,…
Renting Out Or Selling Your Garland Home: How …
Renting out your Garland home isn't just about comparing rent to sale price. Permits, repair obligations, homestead exemption…

