How Dallas Buyers Can Win in a Softening 2026 Market
Northeast Dallas homes are averaging 49 days on market and DFW inventory is up 40% year over year. That combination gives buyers real leverage on…
Tag: Rockwall County
Buying or Selling a Home With a Pool in Rockwall County
Most of what you'll read about Texas pool fence law is wrong, and the inspection that would catch a $12,000 problem isn't included in the…
New Construction Taxes in Rockwall County: The Year 2 Jump
Why does your mortgage payment jump in year two on a new construction home? One date in the Texas Tax Code, a land-only first bill,…
Buyer Closing Costs in Texas: What You’ll Actually Pay
Most buyers focus on the down payment and forget there's another number that needs to be ready on closing day. In Texas, buyer closing costs…
What’s New in Royse City, TX? A 2026 Walk Through Downtown and the I-30 Corridor
Two years ago, a Friday evening in Royse City often started with a debate about which way to drive. Rockwall for dinner. Greenville if someone…
Accessory Dwelling Units in Rockwall County: What’s Allowed by City
A backyard casita could mean rental income, or a code violation, depending entirely on which Rockwall County city the lot sits in. Here's what's actually…
HOA Violations and Liens in Texas: What They Mean for Your Home Sale
The resale certificate just came back with an unpaid assessment on it. Now what? Here's what a violation or lien on an HOA resale certificate…
Eco-Friendly Home Upgrades That Add Value in Fate, TX
From design-center insulation upgrades for new builds to solar and native landscaping for existing homes, here's a practical, ROI-focused look at which eco-friendly upgrades actually…
Questions to Ask Rockwall Real Estate Agent
Roughly three-quarters of Rockwall's single-family homes were built after 1990. The rest — including a historic district where the city reviews exterior changes — do…
Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption in Rockwall County
A 100% disabled veteran pays no property tax on a Texas homestead. That exemption belongs to the veteran, not the house — so when it…
Home Inspection in Texas: What Buyers Need to Know During the Option Period
You get 7 to 10 days to inspect, and the clock starts the day the contract is signed. A TREC inspector describes conditions — nothing…
Heath, TX Housing Market Update – September 2026
Inside DFW Real Estateheath, texas real estate market updateThis is The Dunnican Team's monthly housing market update for Heath, Texas. Every figure comes straight from…
The Texas Residential Construction Liability Act: Your Rights on New Construction Defects
Found a defect in your new build? Texas law says you can't just sue your builder — you have to give them a chance to…
Home Warranty on a Resale Home in Texas: Is It Worth It?
A resale home warranty costs less than one month of a mortgage payment and covers the year most buyers can least afford a surprise repair.…
Texas Homestead Exemption in Rockwall County: What New Homeowners Need to Do Right Now
Texas raised the school-tax homestead exemption to $140,000 for 2026 — but it isn't automatic. Here's how Rockwall County homeowners file with RCAD, what the…