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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.

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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…

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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, …

May 21, 2026

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 …

Spacious Peninsula Home for Sale Near Lake Ray …

May 20, 2026

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

Texas Homestead Exemption: A North Texas Homeowner's Guide

May 19, 2026

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 …

What Home Features Matter Most for Lake Ray …

May 14, 2026

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 …

Lakefront Living on Lake Ray Hubbard: 3422 Mallard …

May 12, 2026

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 …

How Royse City’s Growth Is Shaping Local Home …

May 7, 2026

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 …

Is Heath, Texas Right for Luxury Buyers? A …

April 23, 2026

Written by Cindy Dunnican, REALTOR® | The Dunnican Team at Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors® Last updated: April 2026…

DALLAS METRO HOUSING MARKET UPDATE — MARCH 2026

DALLAS METRO HOUSING MARKET UPDATE — MARCH 2026

April 17, 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 …

Living In Lavon, TX: Small-Town Feel Near The …

April 16, 2026

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. …

It's a Buyer's Market — With an Asterisk. …

April 8, 2026

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? …

Is Rowlett, Texas a Good Place to Live? …

April 6, 2026

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 Or Selling Your Garland Home: How …

April 2, 2026

Renting out your Garland home isn't just about comparing rent to sale price. Permits, repair obligations, homestead exemption…

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