Plano Gives Final OK to AT&T's $1.35B HQ Campus
The Plano Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously on September 21 to approve the site plan for AT&T's new headquarters at the southeast corner of Legacy Drive and Parkwood Boulevard. The vote took less than five minutes and covered only minor utility changes, mainly swapping dry detention
Mortgage Rates Above 7%: What It Means for Dallas-Fort Worth
If you are buying or selling in Dallas-Fort Worth this fall, mortgage rates above 7% are now the number you are working with. The 30-year fixed averaged 7.03% for the week ending September 24, up from 6.95% the week before, in Freddie Mac's weekly survey as reported by Realtor.com. It is the first t
The Best Time to Buy a Home in 2026 Is This Fall in DFW
The best time to buy a home in 2026 is almost here. September 27 through October 3 is the strongest buying week of the year nationally, according to Realtor.com, with up to 31.9% more listings than in January and roughly $14,000 in savings on a median-priced home compared with summer. Dallas-Fort Wo
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Richardson, TX?
The best neighborhoods in Richardson, TX for most buyers are Canyon Creek, Prairie Creek Estates, Richardson Heights, Cottonwood Heights and the CityLine district. Each trades something different: school zoning, house age, lot size, price per foot or walkability. Here is what each one is known for,
What the Fed Rate Hike Means for Dallas-Fort Worth Buyers
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate on September 16 to a range of 3.75% to 4.00%, its first increase since 2023, and the vote was unanimous. For a Dallas-Fort Worth buyer the practical question is what that does to a payment, and the short answer is that every quarter point adds about $64
The Hidden Costs of Homeownership: What Every Buyer Needs to Know in 2026
Most buyers spend months preparing to get approved for a mortgage. They obsess over mortgage rates, run payment calculators, and watch listings like a hawk. Then they close, get the keys, and are hit with a completely different financial reality. And it's not because they did anything wrong. It's be
2026 Housing Forecast: What to Expect in the Dallas-Fort Worth Real Estate Market
The 2026 housing forecast is already taking shape, and buyers and homeowners in Dallas-Fort Worth are asking one big question: Will it finally get easier to make a move in the residential real estate market? The latest national forecasts from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), Realtor.com,
4 Housing Myths Debunked This Week: Here’s What the Data Actually Says
You would not believe how good it feels to take a scary headline about the housing market and present the actual data that makes buyers and homeowners visibly age in reverse. Take this week, for instance. If you have family over for Thanksgiving, you know how topics can range from the best time to p
Why Sellers Still Choose Real Estate Agents in 2025
If you've seen the headlines lately, you might think no one trusts real estate agents anymore. Between the big National Association of Realtors (NAR) lawsuit, changes to commission rules, and endless online debates, it's easy to assume the traditional real estate model is falling apart. But here's w
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