Mortgage Rates Hit an 11-Month Low: Here's What That Means for Your Buying Power

Imagine saving $150 a month on the same home, just because mortgage rates dropped. That's exactly what's happening now, thanks to mortgage rates falling to their lowest point in 11 months. This drop means homebuyers in Dallas-Fort Worth have more purchasing power today than they've had in nearly a y

Why Saving for a Home Feels Hard (and How to Fix It)

Saving for a home doesn't mean putting your entire life on pause. You still want to celebrate your friends' milestones, take the occasional vacation, and enjoy your weekends. But without a plan, those "one-off" expenses can quietly eat into your down payment savings. This is especially challenging i

Half of U.S. Metros Rising, Half Falling. Here’s How Dallas Compares

If you've read the latest housing headlines, you've probably seen some conflicting takes. As we delve into the current housing market trends, it's important to understand both national and local perspectives. A new Zillow report found that, in half of the country's largest metros, home values rose

Buyers Are Quietly Searching (& Rates Just Sweetened The Deal)

If you've been wondering whether buyers are still out there, here's your answer: yes. And they're looking more online than they have in two years. Even before last week's big mortgage interest rates news (ICYMI, rates dipped to 6.55% on August 7), online searches for "homes for sale" were climbing