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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.
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…
Recent Posts
The latest on the DFW market, local neighborhoods, and what's changing for buyers and sellers right now.
Foundation Issues in North Texas: What Buyers and …
Blackland Prairie clay makes foundation movement a fact of life in North Texas. Here's what buyers should inspect…
How to Price Your Home in Fate, TX: …
Fate's resale market means pricing against active builder inventory, not just recent sales. Here's how HOA, MUD, and…
HOA Resale Certificates in Texas: What Every Buyer …
Texas gives buyers 7 days to review an HOA resale certificate before closing — and what's in it…
Texas Seller's Disclosure Notice: What's Changing July 1, …
Texas updated the Seller's Disclosure Notice for the first time in years, adding a new water rights form…
Builder Rate Buydowns in DFW: How They Work …
Rate buydowns can save real money in years one and two — but almost all of them require…
Sapphire Bay in Rowlett: Progress, Tension, and What …
Sapphire Bay has faced real delays and a formal default notice from the city — but the marina,…
Reimagined in Rowlett's Waterview: A Custom Kitchen, Single-Level …
A reimagined Waterview home in Rowlett pairs a custom kitchen and single-level bedrooms with a gameroom, private backyard,…
Sunsets Over the Lake, Without the Yard Work: …
A modern, low-maintenance 2022 home in Rowlett's Sapphire Bay puts Lake Ray Hubbard, shoreline trails, and the marina…
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…
Your Front-Row Seat to Sunrise Over Lake Ray …
A fully furnished 2025 home in Rowlett's Lake Park sits on an elevated homesite with Lake Ray Hubbard…
What to Do When the Appraisal Comes In …
A low appraisal doesn't have to sink your purchase. Here are the four options Texas buyers have —…
Should You Buy New Construction Or Acreage In …
Farmersville's Lakehaven community and its surrounding acreage properties offer very different ownership experiences. Here's how to weigh utilities,…

