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The Premier Real Estate News Source For North Texas

Every Listing In The Corridor

Find Your Next Home In North Texas

From Dallas and Fort Worth down through Ellis County to the edge of Waco. Start with a city, a budget, or both, and see what is actually on the market right now.

Buyers & Sellers

You Should Know More Than The Other Side Of The Table

Whether you are buying or selling in North Texas, the advantage comes from walking in with better information than anyone else in the room. That is the whole job.

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For Buyers

Never Wonder If You Paid Too Much

You will know what the home is actually worth before you write the offer, what is wrong with it before you are committed, and where the seller has room to move.

  • A payment you are comfortable with, not stretched to
  • Concessions and repairs asked for and won
  • Problems found before closing, not after
North Texas listing agent presenting a home selling plan to a homeowner
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For Sellers

Marketed Hard From Day One

Your home gets in front of every buyer in the corridor and stays there. Professional video and photography, paid social campaigns, open houses on a schedule, and follow up with every agent and visitor who walks through the door.

  • Buyers reached well beyond the MLS feed
  • Feedback after every showing, no guessing
  • Lowball offers answered, not accepted

Moving To North Texas

Where Are You Moving From?

Pick the state you're leaving for a straight, no-spin breakdown of what the move actually looks like. Cost of living, taxes, schools, and the tradeoffs nobody back home will tell you.

Or pick your state

Every state has a guide. Don’t see what you need? Call Bobby direct at 214-228-0003.

Trusted By The Newsroom

News & Media Appearances

As Seen On CBS News Texas

When the North Texas market makes a move, newsrooms need someone who can translate it into what it actually means for buyers and sellers. That is why CBS News Texas keeps calling Bobby Franklin.

Watch the segments below, then dig into the intelligence behind them.

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CBS News Texas segment on leased solar panels and home sales CBS News Texas
Sept 2026 Solar Panels Are Making It Difficult For DFW Home Sellers
CBS News Texas segment on tiny homes and affordability for home buyers CBS News Texas
2026 Tiny Homes Could Be The Door To Affordability Home Buyers Are Looking For
CBS News Texas segment on short-term rental risks during the World Cup CBS News Texas
2026 North Texas Homeowners Warned About Short-Term Rentals During The World Cup
CBS News Texas segment on Airbnb hosting during the 2026 World Cup CBS News Texas
Mar 2026 Airbnb Is Paying DFW Hosts Big For The World Cup Read the breakdown

The Insider Difference

Sharp on the market.
Even sharper in the deal.

Buyers & Sellers, Every Step

Knowing the market is the starting line, not the finish. What protects your money is an agent who runs a clean, aggressive deal from the first showing to the closing table. Every transaction gets treated like the biggest financial move of your year, because it is.

Let's Talk Strategy

Priced and Positioned to Win

Buyers get the real read on what a home is worth before they ever make an offer. Sellers get a price built on live North Texas data, set at the number that pulls buyers in instead of scaring them off.

Negotiation That Protects Your Number

Every offer, counter, and inspection response handled with strategy, so buyers don't overpay and sellers don't leave money on the table. The first number that lands is rarely the best one.

Nothing Slips Through the Cracks

Inspections, appraisals, financing, and deadlines all coordinated and tracked, so your deal stays on the rails from accepted offer to the day the keys change hands.

You Always Know Where You Stand

No wondering what's happening with your deal. Clear, straight communication at every step, whether the news is good or hard, so you're never guessing about the biggest move of your year.

Serving North Texas & Beyond

Legacy Realty Group Listings

Legacy Realty Group works the entire North Texas corridor, from the Dallas and Fort Worth cores down through Ellis County to the edge of the Waco market.

  • Dallas
  • Fort Worth
  • Ellis County
  • I-35E Corridor
  • Waco Edge
View Our Listings

See every home we have on the market right now.

Meet the Team Behind Ellis County's Top 1%

The Leslie Majors Team

John and Leslie Majors
Broker/Owner
John and Leslie Majors
Broker/Owner

John and Leslie(broker) are the Ellis County power couple. Their team consistently dominates the Ellis County Market in the top 1%.

Jessica Walker
Front Office Manger
Jessica Walker
Front Office Manger

The glue that holds everything together, Jessica ensures nothing slips through the cracks and meets deadlines with ultimate precision.

Brandi Sanchez
Title Escrow Assistant
Brandi Sanchez
Title Escrow Assistant

Escrow Assistant at our affiliated business Diversified National Title, Brandi is the ultimate in resourcefulness and effectiveness for all of your title needs.

Maddie Majors Brewer
Maddie Brewer
Transaction Coordinator
Maddie Brewer
Transaction Coordinator

Maddie handles the entire transaction journey for our clients with graceful efficiency and unparalleled readiness. If it needs to get done, you can make sure Maddie made it happen. 

Bobby Franklin, REALTOR, North Texas Market Insider
CBS News TexasMarket Contributor NTREISDirect MLS Access TREC #0805459Licensed REALTOR®

Legacy Realty Group  |  Leslie Majors Team

Bobby Franklin

REALTOR®  •  North Texas Market Insider™

Bobby Franklin is North Texas’s premier market intelligence expert and real estate advisor, serving Ellis County and the greater DFW metroplex with data-driven insights that give clients a decisive competitive advantage.

He specializes in buyer relocation, strategic seller timing, investment property analysis, and exclusive new development intelligence, including in-depth coverage of major projects like South Creek Ranch, the 5,200-acre development in Ferris that is reshaping the southern DFW corridor.

His market monitoring spans the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex down to Waco. By combining strategic analysis, population and growth tracking, and real-time development monitoring, Bobby identifies the opportunities others miss. His weekly North Texas Market Intelligence Reports have become the go-to resource for buyers, sellers, and investors making informed real estate decisions.

Whether you’re relocating to North Texas, timing a strategic sale, evaluating an investment, or need insider intelligence on new developments, Bobby brings the market expertise and local connections that turn complex real estate decisions into successful outcomes.

Text or email for immediate access to insider reports and a personalized consultation: [email protected]

Changing Lives, One Home At A Time

What Clients Say

Real reviews from real North Texas clients

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★★★★★
My husband and I decided to sell our home and purchase a new one in October right before the election and holidays. Needless to say it wasn’t the best time to do this HOWEVER Bobby made the process less stressful and so much more reassuring. He was patient, kind and knowledgeable. His communication and professionalism by keeping us in the loop made a world [PASTE THE REST]
CLIENT NAMESold & Bought • Google Review
★★★★★
I recently worked with Bobby as my realtor, and I couldn’t be more impressed with his service. Moving across the country can be daunting, but Bobby made the entire process smooth and stress-free. He was incredibly responsive and attentive, helping me find the perfect rental home and guiding me through each step with professionalism and care. Thanks to his expertise, what could have been a complicated transition turned into a seamless experience. Highly recommend Bobby for anyone in need of a reliable and dedicated realtor!
Brandon A.Relocation • Google Review
★★★★★
Bobby’s professionalism, understanding of our needs, attention to securing our loan and helping us find the property of our dreams, was second to none. His experience made all difference especially at closing. I would highly recommend him as a Realtor.
Khalil W.Buyer • Google Review
★★★★★
Bobby Franklin is truly a realtor who cares about his clients and continues to work with you after the sale. He has not stopped and we are 3 months in our now. He befriends his clients!
Kentry E.Buyer • Google Review
★★★★★
Bobby always responded quickly and was very patient with us in searching for the perfect home! We greatly appreciate the extra effort and attention he provided.
Charla H.Buyer • Google Review
★★★★★
Bobby goes above and beyond to do what needs to be done for you and your interest. I highly recommend him so please reach out to him when looking for a place. He’s genuine, kind and honest.
Jacqueline G.Client • Google Review
Bobby Franklin Realtor®

Bobby Franklin

Realtor®

Serving DFW | Ellis County
16 Northgate Dr. Ste 100

Waxahachie, TX 75165

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