In mid-March a high-profile lawsuit involving the National Associations of Realtors (NAR) was settled, which will inevitably have some impact to homebuyers, sellers, and agents. Many of our clients have reached out with concerns and questions about the future of Real Estate, so we wanted to take some time to unpack the lawsuit and settlement and answer your most pressing questions on how this will impact the industry. Let’s dive in! The Lawsuit On March 15th, the National Association of Realtors reached a settlement that would end the litigation of claims brought on behalf of h ..read more

It’s time for our annual Real Estate Market predictions. The last 12 months of the real estate market in Dallas have looked different than we expected. But we know many of you are wondering what’s to come. Will rates ever come back down? When will be a good time to buy or sell a home? So, today we are going to answer those questions and share our outlook and predictions for the Dallas real estate market in 2024.  2023 Market Recap  Last year, everyone was wondering if the market was going to collapse. Thankfully, it didn’t! People continued to move to Texas in huge numbers and the D ..read more

As the end of another year draws near, we compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions of 2023 including our most asked question “How’s the market?” Today, we’re answering these questions for you with direct links to our previous blogs that provide a wealth of information on the topic. We love answering your questions and spend a lot of our waking hours counseling and advising through all things related to real estate. We hope this is informative and helpful wherever you are on your real estate journey.  Q: How much will my house sell for? Read Here! Pricing to Max Your Profit ..read more

Favorable changes to the homestead exemption here in Texas were recently voted into law on November 7th, 2023! Homestead exemptions can save homeowners a lot of money in property taxes on their primary residence and now, homeowners will be able to save even more in property taxes! With Texas having some of the highest property tax rates in the country, this is something every Texan can celebrate! So, if you have questions about the changes, how they will affect your property taxes, or even about homestead exemptions themselves, we are going to break it all down for you.  Note ..read more

It’s no secret that there’s been an explosion in the use of Airbnb, VRBO, and other short-term rental companies to find a place to stay for a night or two. They’ve become an attractive way to travel and also an attractive way to use investment property in recent years. And cities have been scrambling to catch up. Earlier this year, Dallas passed some new short-term rental laws that all potential buyers and current owners of short-term rentals need to be aware of. What does this mean for our city? What does this mean for you as a property owner or buyer? Let’s dive into these questions and mor ..read more

Considering a move to the great state of Texas? If you’ve bought a home before, it’s easy to assume that you know the process. However, real estate is done a bit differently in each state, and we’ve had the privilege of helping a large number of buyers coming from out of state. So, today, we’re breaking down the list of things we know to be unique to the real estate process in Texas! The Roof While North Texas doesn’t see many natural disasters, we do have other unique challenges when it comes to weather. Specifically, hailstorms. North Texas tends to have fairly frequent hail storms. And as ..read more

This month we’re back with a recent interview with our friend Mark Wolfe.  Mark is a native Dallasite and has been a player in the real estate industry for the last 48 years. Mark and his wife founded RE/MAX DFW Associates in 1982 and today, it is one of the largest brokerages in the country. During our interview we discuss the state of Dallas real estate and Mark answers the question we’ve all been wondering: is the market going to crash?  Q: Can you give a brief overview of the role of a broker? Mark: A broker is not only the owner of a real estate company but is also someone who ..read more

It's closing week! The final step to wrapping up the selling process. This week all of our efforts are going towards hearing those three magic words, “Clear to close!” and crossing the finish line. This is the week in which all of your time and financial investments pay off. For some sellers, this week is smooth sailing, while for others, this week can be a little chaotic. But never fear, we are here to help you know just what to expect for closing week.  Your closing week timeline and checklist will vary depending on your situation. If you have already moved out of the home, we are simp ..read more

The staging is done, the pictures are taken, your home is on the market, and you finally get that first offer. It is truly an exciting moment for any seller when your hopes of selling your home become a reality, but the work is not yet done. How should you proceed? How do you get under contract? What happens now? You need a professional to help guide you through navigating this timeframe of getting under contract and all the way to closing. But never fear, we are here to help! Let's talk through what to expect when your home is under contract. When listing your home, your agent should be able ..read more

The hardest (or most time-consuming) part of selling your home is preparing it to go to market. Everything we’ve done up to this point is to get people into the home to see it in person. Once a buyer has seen how great your home looks in photos, they’ll be ready to come see it in person. This is one of the most crucial parts of the agent/client partnership. We’ve got to market your home to get people in the door, and you’ve got to be ready to showcase your home. We’ll work together with the unified goal of positioning your home for the best offer. So, let’s talk through expectations once your ..read more