Selling Your Home

March 20, 2025

Are major sporting events a game changer in the real estate market?

When you’re looking to sell a home, the first weekend on the market is critical. That’s when you’re most likely to get the most attention and the best offers.

 

But if first weekend of March Madness is raging, what are people NOT doing?

  • Going to open houses.
  • Browsing listings …
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March 18, 2025

Is it too early to start prepping to move during the summer?

If you’ve been thinking, “Maybe we’ll make a move this summer—buy a house, sell a house, or both,” and you’re wondering if it’s too early to start, let me give you a direct answer:

 

It’s NOT too early. Not even close.

 

In fact, right now is prime …

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March 13, 2025

Should You Renovate Before You Sell? The Real Answer for DFW Homeowners.

Should you renovate your home before you sell it, or should you just get it on the market as-is and be done with it? Now, if you’re like a lot of folks in Dallas-Fort Worth, you might be thinking, “People can just see the potential! I don’t want to deal …

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March 11, 2025

Clocks and market spring forward with Daylight Savings Time.

Daylight savings time was first implemented to help conserve energy. Nowadays we view it as an improvement to our quality of life (after we recover from the lost hour of sleep and inevitable adjustment period) as we get to enjoy daylight and outdoor activities deeper into the evening. 

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Feb. 27, 2025

Must-do chores and projects to prepare your home for market this spring!

Happy Spring, y’all! It may not rhyme like “Fall, y’all,” but here we are—the spring real estate market is officially here in Dallas-Fort Worth.

 

Now, what does that actually mean? Well, it means we’re seeing signs of life, but it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster start to …

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Feb. 25, 2025

Most agents only have one strategy… and their clients lose as a result.

The real estate market in Dallas-Fort Worth is constantly shifting. Some years it’s red-hot, with multiple offers flying at every listing. Other years, buyers are hesitant, sellers are unsure, and mortgage rates dominate the conversation.

 

But here’s the problem: most real estate agents only have one strategy regardless of …

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Feb. 18, 2025

Love/Hate: Are open concepts the best layout for you?

The debate over open concept home layouts is a surprisingly hot topic in residential real estate. Once celebrated for their airy designs and seamless flow between kitchen, dining, and living areas, open floor plans have evolved from a trend to lifestyle statement. However, they come with both advantages and challenges …

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Feb. 10, 2025

Is it too early? Too late? When do you start preparing to sell your home in spring?

If you’re even thinking about selling your home this spring, listen closely to this warning: The biggest mistake sellers make is waiting too long to get started. You see, the spring market isn’t just a season—it’s a strategy. Buyers are already out there; if you wait until the weather’s perfect …

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Feb. 6, 2025

The Federal Return-to-Office Mandate: What it means for the Dallas-Fort Worth Housing Market.

A new federal policy is impacting the workplace and potentially the housing market as well. The federal government has mandated that employees return to in-person work. This means no more rolling out of bed, hopping on Zoom calls in pajama pants, or enjoying those midday breaks in your backyard oasis …

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Jan. 28, 2025

DFW economies making moves in recent rankings.

Despite all the perceived growth and activity in the Metroplex, Dallas has fallen out of the top 10 U.S. economies. Meanwhile, Fort Worth has held steady and inched up in the ranks.

 

So, what does this shift really mean for home buyers, sellers, and investors in the DFW …

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