Home as Investment

Aug. 21, 2026

The Best and Worst Real Estate Advice We Hear in DFW

There is no shortage of real estate advice.
Your parents have advice. Your neighbor has advice. Your coworker who bought a house seven years ago has advice. Social media definitely has advice.
And a lot of those people genuinely want to help.
The problem is that …
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Aug. 20, 2026

How to Choose the Right Real Estate Agent (And Avoid the Wrong One)

Choosing the right real estate agent isn’t about finding the person with the most signs in your neighborhood. Look for proven expertise, specialized systems, serious negotiation skills, clear communication, strong results, and a professional who can explain exactly how they create value for you. The best agent isn’t necessarily …
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Posted in Home as Investment, Home Buying, Home Buying Tips, Homes on Land, Housing Market, Recruiting, Resources, Selling Your Home
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Aug. 19, 2026

Is Your Low Mortgage Rate Actually Costing You Money?

You got the rate.
Maybe it’s 3.75%. Maybe 3.25%. Maybe you’re one of those people walking around with a mortgage rate that starts with a 2.
Congratulations.
Now stop letting it make every other financial decision for you.
Across Dallas-Fort Worth, homeowners are sitting on …
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Posted in Home as Investment, Home Buying, Home Buying Tips, Homeownership, Homes on Land, Housing Market, Mortgages, Resources
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Aug. 10, 2026

Acreage Homes Under $800,000 in Dallas-Fort Worth: What Buyers Can Expect

When looking at acreage properties around Dallas-Fort Worth, it’s pretty easy to convince yourself that you need $2 million or $3 million.
You don’t.
Now, can you spend $3 million on a home with land in DFW?
Oh, absolutely. We can take care of that for …
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Aug. 7, 2026

How to Decide What to Fix Before Listing Your Home for Sale

You’ve decided to sell your house.
And suddenly you can see everything that’s wrong with it.
That baseboard has bothered you for six years.
The guest bathroom feels dated.
The carpet has seen better days.
The kitchen appliances don’t match.
The fence could …
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Aug. 3, 2026

Living in Plano, Texas: The Local's Guide to One of DFW's Most Popular Cities

If you're thinking about buying a home in Plano, Texas, you've probably already seen the rankings. Best suburbs. Great schools. Corporate headquarters. Safe neighborhoods. Strong home values.
Those things are true, but they also only tell part of the story.
When people ask me about Plano, they …
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July 31, 2026

How a Great Real Estate Agent Helps You See a Home’s Potential

The Best Homes Aren’t Always the Ones That Look Perfect

Have you ever walked into a house and immediately thought, “This isn’t the one”?
Maybe the dining room felt too small. Maybe the kitchen looked outdated. Maybe a wall made the living room feel cramped.
Now …
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July 30, 2026

How Remote Work Changed Where DFW Buyers Live

The Office Isn’t Driving the Bus Anymore.

For years, buying a home started with one question.
That answer usually determined everything else.
You found the office. You circled all the homes within a comfortable distance of the office. Then you looked …
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July 27, 2026

How to Take Advantage of the Back-to-School Real Estate Market in Dallas-Fort Worth

Most people think the real estate market slows down when school starts.
They’re right.
They’re also missing one of the best opportunities of the entire year.
For more than two decades, I’ve watched the Dallas-Fort Worth real estate market follow the same rhythm. Spring builds momentum. …
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Posted in Home as Investment, Home Buying, Home Buying Tips, Home Inventory, Homeownership, Homes on Land, Housing Market, Resources, Selling Your Home
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July 24, 2026

Bathroom Updates That Actually Help Your Home Sell

Bathrooms are funny.
They're usually among the smallest rooms in the house, but they have an outsized impact on how buyers feel about the entire property.
You don't spend as much time there as you do in the kitchen or family room, but when buyers walk through …
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