Moving to Texas

Sept. 4, 2026

Why So Many Dallas-Fort Worth Homeowners Dream About Living on Acreage

Dream of Acreage

You can love your house and still want something different.
That’s an important place to start.
A lot of Dallas-Fort Worth homeowners aren’t sitting around miserable in houses they hate. Quite the opposite.
They have a great house.
Great neighborhood.
Great schools.
Maybe …
View More
Posted in Home as Investment, Home Buying, Home Buying Tips, Homeownership, Homes on Land, Moving to Texas
no comments yet
Sept. 3, 2026

Is “Location, Location, Location” Actually Good Real Estate Advice?

Map pin location location location

“Location, location, location.”
It might be the most repeated phrase in real estate.
And I think it can be bad advice.
Before anybody gets upset, I’m not saying location doesn’t matter. Of course it matters. Where you live affects your commute, schools, taxes, access to things …
View More
Posted in Home as Investment, Home Buying, Home Buying Tips, Homeownership, Homes on Land, Housing Market, Moving to Texas, Resources, Selling Your Home
no comments yet
Sept. 2, 2026

Lies About DFW: Is All of Dallas-Fort Worth Basically the Same?

No.
Not even close.
This is one of the most common mistakes I see people make when they start thinking about moving to Dallas-Fort Worth.
They say, “We’re moving to DFW.”
Great.
Where?
“Dallas-Fort Worth.”
That doesn’t really answer the question.
…
View More
Posted in Home Buying, Home Buying Tips, Home Inventory, Homeownership, Homes on Land, Housing Market, Moving to Texas, Resources, Selling Your Home
no comments yet
Aug. 29, 2026

Why Hire a Real Estate Agent If You Can Find Homes Online?

Realtor Responsibilities Not Just Opening Doors

If the most valuable thing your real estate agent does is unlock the front door, you don’t have much of a real estate agent.
There. I said it.
Yes, real estate agents get buyers into houses.
Yes, we arrange showings.
Yes, we have access to …
View More
Posted in Home Buying, Home Buying Tips, Homeownership, Moving to Texas, Resources, Selling Your Home
no comments yet
Aug. 28, 2026

Should You Buy Close to Work or Close to the Life You Want?

Skyscraper Office Commute

For a long time, we bought houses backward.
We started with work.
Where’s the office? How long is the commute? How many miles can I tolerate? Draw the circle. Now show me the houses.
There are still plenty of situations where that’s exactly the right approach. …
View More
Posted in Home Buying, Home Buying Tips, Homeownership, Homes on Land, Moving to Texas, Resources
no comments yet
Aug. 26, 2026

Why People Are Moving to the Edges of Dallas-Fort Worth, and Why Some Are Moving Back

There’s a version of Dallas-Fort Worth that a lot of people want right now.
They want the DFW job market, airports, schools, sports, restaurants, and opportunity. They just don’t necessarily want to live right in the middle of all of it.
They want a bigger backyard.
…
View More
Posted in Home as Investment, Home Buying, Home Buying Tips, Homeownership, Homes on Land, Housing Market, Moving to Texas, Resources, Selling Your Home
no comments yet
June 18, 2026

Is This the Best Buyer’s Market Dallas-Fort Worth Has Seen in Years?

Is this the most favorable market for buyers that we’ve seen in years? Maybe.
And if it is, most people won’t realize it until it’s over.
That’s how real estate works.
The masses recognize opportunity after it has already happened. The people who benefit most usually …
View More
Posted in Home as Investment, Home Buying, Home Buying Tips, Home Inventory, Homeownership, Homes on Land, Housing Market, Mortgages, Moving to Texas, Resources
no comments yet
May 27, 2026

The DFW Summer Real Estate Market Starts Earlier Than You Think

If you think the Dallas-Fort Worth summer real estate market starts in June, you’re already behind.
That’s not meant to create panic. It’s meant to create clarity.
Most families naturally think about real estate during summer break because that’s when schedules finally loosen up, kids are out …
View More
Posted in Home as Investment, Home Buying, Home Buying Tips, Home Inventory, Homeownership, Homes on Land, Housing Market, Moving to Texas, Resources, Selling Your Home
no comments yet
May 13, 2026

How to Protest Your Property Taxes in Texas (Step-by-Step Guide for Dallas-Fort Worth Homeowners)

Every spring in Dallas-Fort Worth, thousands of homeowners open their appraisal notice and immediately ask the same question:
“How in the world did they come up with THAT number?”
And honestly, sometimes it’s a fair question.
Property taxes in Texas are a major part of the …
View More
Posted in Home as Investment, Homeownership, Homes on Land, Housing Market, Moving to Texas, Property Taxes, Resources
no comments yet
May 11, 2026

Dallas-Fort Worth Property Tax Protest Deadline Is Almost Here! What Homeowners Need to Know Before May 15.

If you own a home in Dallas-Fort Worth, there’s a well-known deadline approaching fast that could save you serious money.
The Texas property tax protest deadline is May 15, 2026, and many homeowners either don’t know they can protest their property taxes or assume it’s too complicated …
View More
Posted in Home as Investment, Homeownership, Homes on Land, Housing Market, Moving to Texas, Resources
no comments yet

Dallas Real Estate Search

Dallas Real Estate Map Search

RSS Feed

Free Educational Videos

Categories

Archives

Join Us On Facebook