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...
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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...
June 18, 2025
Why More Sellers Are Choosing To Move, Even with Today’s Rates
It’s hard to let go of a 3% mortgage rate. There’s no question about it. It’s the main reason why so many homeowners...
June 17, 2025
What You Really Need To Know About Down Payments
Some HighlightsThere’s a misconception going around that you have to put 20% of the purchase price down when you buy a...
June 16, 2025
Why Most Sellers Hire Real Estate Agents Today
Selling your house without an agent as a “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO) may be something you’ve considered. But you should...
June 13, 2025
You May Have Enough Equity To Downsize and Buy Your Next House in Cash
Some HighlightsHave you been holding off on downsizing? If so, you should know your equity could make your move...
June 12, 2025
Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s What To Do Now.
When your house doesn’t sell, it doesn’t just feel frustrating – it feels personal. You put time, money, and emotional...
June 11, 2025
Is Inventory Getting Back To Normal?
After years of it feeling almost impossible to find a home you want to buy, things are changing for the better....
June 10, 2025
Game, Surf, Steak
“Game, Surf, Steak: The Ultimate Father’s Day for DFW Dads Who Don’t Sit Still” If your dad would rather...
June 10, 2025
Crowned & Connected
A REALM-Worthy Moment for The Assaad Group Every now and then, amidst contracts, closings, and Compass...
June 10, 2025
Sold in Texas? Here’s What the IRS Wants to Know
(And What Texas, Gloriously, Does Not) The Lone Star Advantage in Real Estate Capital Gains Selling your primary...
June 10, 2025
The Five-Year Rule for Home Price Perspective
Headlines are saying home prices are starting to dip in some markets. And if you’re beginning to second guess your plans...
June 9, 2025
Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can Help
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are...
June 6, 2025
The Big Difference Between a Homeowner’s and a Renter’s Net Worth
Some HighlightsHomeownership is one of the best ways to build wealth in our country and it’s easy to see why.As you pay...
June 5, 2025
The Rooms That Matter Most When You Sell
Now that buyers have more options for their move, you need to be a bit more intentional about making sure your house...
June 4, 2025
Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?
A lot of buyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down –...
June 3, 2025
Why Buying Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment
Lately, it feels like every headline about the housing market comes with a side of doubt. Are prices going up or down?...
June 2, 2025
Newly Built Homes May Be Less Expensive Than You Think
Do you think a brand-new home means a bigger price tag? Think again.Right now, something unique is happening in the...
May 30, 2025
Home Projects That Add the Most Value
Some HighlightsWhether you’re planning to move soon or not, you want to be strategic about which home projects you take...
May 29, 2025
Is It Better To Rent or Buy a Home?
You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now?With high home prices and...
May 28, 2025
The Secret To Selling Your House in Today’s Market
A few years ago, homes were flying off the shelves and getting multiple offers well over their asking price. It felt...
May 27, 2025
Many Veterans Don’t Know about This VA Home Loan Benefit
For 80 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans buy a home. But even though a lot of...
May 26, 2025
Common Real Estate Terms Explained
If you're a first-time homebuyer, chances are you'll come across some terms you’re not familiar with. And that can be...
May 23, 2025
Real Estate Is Voted the Best Long-Term Investment 12 Years in a Row
Some HighlightsIn a recent poll from Gallup, real estate has once again been voted the best long-term investment. And...
May 22, 2025
Navigating Today’s Market
Wondering how to make sense of today’s housing market? You’re not alone. A lot of people are asking what’s ahead for...
May 22, 2025
Thinking about an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Read This First.
If you’ve been house hunting lately, you’ve probably felt the sting of today’s mortgage rates. And it’s because of those...
May 21, 2025
Weekend Projects To Boost the Value of Your Home
With the cost of just about everything going up these days — groceries, gas and utilities — you might be feeling like...
May 21, 2025
What Happens to the Housing Market When the Economy Slows Down?
There’s a lot of noise out there about what an economic slowdown could mean for the housing market. And if it leaves you...
May 21, 2025
Why Now Could Be the Sweet Spot for Sellers
Over the past year, a lot of people put their moving plans on hold. Affordability weakened, and it was harder to find a...
May 21, 2025
What Waiting To Buy Could Cost You
A lot of people want to buy a home, but they feel stuck in “wait and see” mode. Maybe you’re one of them. You’re holding...
May 21, 2025
More Homes for Sale Isn’t a Warning Sign – It's Your Buying Opportunity
Maybe you’ve heard the number of homes for sale has reached a recent high. And it might make you question if this is the...
May 20, 2025
What Buyers Need To Know About Homeowners Association Fees
When buying a home, you’re probably thinking about mortgage rates, home prices, your down payment, and maybe even your...