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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…

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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 …

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…

How to Price Your Home in Fate, TX: …

How to Price Your Home in Fate, TX: …

June 25, 2026

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 …

HOA Resale Certificates in Texas: What Every Buyer …

June 24, 2026

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 Seller's Disclosure Notice: What's Changing July 1, …

June 23, 2026

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 …

Builder Rate Buydowns in DFW: How They Work …

June 23, 2026

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 in Rowlett: Progress, Tension, and What …

June 23, 2026

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 …

Reimagined in Rowlett's Waterview: A Custom Kitchen, Single-Level …

June 21, 2026

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: …

Sunsets Over the Lake, Without the Yard Work: …

June 20, 2026

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

Dallas Metro Area Housing Market Update: May 2026

June 19, 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 …

Your Front-Row Seat to Sunrise Over Lake Ray …

June 19, 2026

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 …

What to Do When the Appraisal Comes In …

June 19, 2026

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 …

Should You Buy New Construction Or Acreage In …

June 18, 2026

Farmersville's Lakehaven community and its surrounding acreage properties offer very different ownership experiences. Here's how to weigh utilities,…

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