September 4, 2025
Builder Incentives Reach 5-Year High
Even with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the...
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September 3, 2025
What Mortgage Delinquencies Tell Us About the Future of Foreclosures
You may be seeing headlines about how foreclosures are rising. And if that makes you nervous that we’re headed for...
September 2, 2025
Philanthropy and Power
Why Skipping North Texas Giving Day is Like Leaving the BBQ Pit Before the Ribs—Don’t Miss Out! Opening: The...
September 2, 2025
Football and Fortunes
“Kickoff Chaos, Trades, and Celebrity Engagements—Don’t Blink!” Opening Quarter: Setting the Stage Ladies and...
September 2, 2025
Sip & Style
Couture Meets Cocktails At The Assaad Group, we know that great style and great taste go hand in hand. Just as...
September 1, 2025
Thinking About Renting Your House Instead of Selling? Read This First.
If your house is on the market but you haven’t gotten any offers you’re comfortable with, you may be wondering: what do...
August 28, 2025
What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory
You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash. And if you lived through...
August 27, 2025
History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers
Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly...
August 25, 2025
Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?
If you’re still worried about having to deal with a bidding war when you buy a home, you may be able to let some of that...
August 21, 2025
From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again
If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy. Homes were listed one day and gone...
August 20, 2025
Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers
Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block. Some want something simpler, more affordable, and easier to...
August 18, 2025
More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead.
When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall apart right before closing. But according to the...
August 14, 2025
Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff
Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than...
August 13, 2025
Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?
If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions....
August 12, 2025
What You Need To Know About Concessions
Some HighlightsNow that there are more homes for sale, buyers have more options. And sellers need to be more flexible to...
August 11, 2025
Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High
Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again.Let’s talk about what’s really going on...
August 7, 2025
Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think
Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth.Last year,...
August 6, 2025
A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan
Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday?According to Intuit, 69% of people say today’s financial...
August 5, 2025
MARKET WITH MARCI
Want to Boost Buyer Interest Without Dropping Your Price? If you’re looking to give your home an edge in today’s...
August 5, 2025
Friday Night Lights
Where Texas Towns Become Stadiums and Dreams Get Loud There are three things you don’t mess with in Texas:...
August 5, 2025
Clear the List
Fill a Heart: How You Can Be a Back-to-School Hero in Just One Click It’s that time of year again—school bells...
August 5, 2025
3 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home Today
Some HighlightsPrices, rates, and finding the right home are three of the biggest challenges for buyers today. You may...
August 4, 2025
The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)
Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in.“I’ll never...
July 31, 2025
The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High
When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it's a strategy. And in today’s market, that strategy...
July 30, 2025
What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?
According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they...
July 29, 2025
Home Price Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025
Some HighlightsWith all the headlines circulating recently, you may be wondering what’s next for home prices? Here’s...
July 28, 2025
Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets
Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. The truth is, local...
July 24, 2025
Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025
If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? From home...
July 23, 2025
The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To See
Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to stir up fear to get you to read them. But what...
July 22, 2025
The Latest Mortgage Rate Forecasts
Some HighlightsIf you’re tempted to delay your move in hope that mortgage rates will come down, you may want to rethink...
July 21, 2025
Don’t Make These Mistakes When Selling Your House
Are you thinking about selling your house? Some common mistakes today can make the process more stressful or even cost...
July 17, 2025
Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now
Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built...
July 16, 2025
Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps Today’s Buyers
Over the past few years, affordability has been the biggest challenge for homebuyers. Between rapidly rising home prices...
July 15, 2025
The 5-Year Rule for Home Prices
Some HighlightsIf recent home price headlines have you feeling worried, here’s some perspective.Home values almost...
July 14, 2025
Too Hot to Handle
Cool Down & Recover Like a Pro in the Texas Heat Welcome to July in Texas — where your steering wheel doubles as...
July 14, 2025
The Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To Hear
Buying your first home is a big milestone – and the right support is going to make it a whole lot easier.Because while...
July 10, 2025
The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading
There are plenty of headlines these days calling for a housing market crash. But the truth is, they’re not telling the...
July 9, 2025
Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here’s What You Need To Know
If you're a homeowner planning to move, you're probably wondering what the process is going to look like and what you...
July 8, 2025
Missing Merch
🧢 “Missing Merch?” — Don’t Sweat It… Actually, DO (With Style). Because BADASS should be more than just a mindset—it...
July 8, 2025
Poolside Portfolio
Poolside Portfolio: Must-Have Summer Accessories That’ll Make You the Outdoor MVP What do epic cannonballs, frozen...
July 8, 2025
Should You Buy a Vacation Home?
Some HighlightsNow that summer’s here, you may be planning your next getaway. But what if you didn’t have to? Buying a...
July 7, 2025
What You Should Know About Getting a Mortgage Today
If you’ve been putting off buying a home because you thought getting approved would be too hard, know this: qualifying...
July 3, 2025
Think No One’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.
If you’ve seen headlines saying home sales are down compared to last year, you might be thinking – is it even a good...
July 2, 2025
Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer
Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking...
July 1, 2025
Top 5 Reasons To Hire a Real Estate Agent When You Sell
Some HighlightsThe right agent doesn’t just list your house – they help you sell smarter, faster, and with fewer...
June 30, 2025
Multi-Generational Homebuying Hit a Record High – Here’s Why
Multi-generational living is on the rise. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 17% of homebuyers...
June 26, 2025
What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today’s Shifting Market
Here’s something you need to know. The housing market is getting back to a healthier, more normal place. And even though...
June 25, 2025
Think It’s Better To Wait for a Recession Before You Move? Think Again.
Fear of a recession is back in the headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying or selling sometime soon, that may...
June 24, 2025
Why Your Home's Asking Price Matters More Today
Some HighlightsA growing number of homeowners are overestimating today’s market. And that’s why the number of sellers...
June 23, 2025
Why Homeownership Is Going To Be Worth It
Life can feel a bit unpredictable these days. What’s happening with inflation? The economy? The housing market? But in...
June 19, 2025
3 Reasons To Buy a Home This Summer
Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure if now’s the right time? A lot of people are waiting and wondering...