The Conversation I Have Ten Times a Week Buyer: “Bobby, I want to buy a house, but these rates are killing me. I’m paying $2,000/month in rent, and I feel like I’m throwing money away. But when I run the numbers on buying, the payment is $2,400/month. I can’t afford that.” Me: “So you can’t afford an extra $400/month, but you CAN afford to pay $24,000/year in rent that builds zero...
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell just dropped a signal that has financial markets buzzing, and most real estate agents completely misunderstanding what it means for mortgage rates. Let me give it to you straight: The Fed is about to stop shrinking its balance sheet. But if you think that means mortgage rates are about to plummet, you’re reading the wrong playbook. Here’s what’s actually...
And What It Means for North Texas Home Sellers Listen, I’m going to give it to you straight, no sugar-coating, no deflection. The real estate industry is going through a full-scale transformation right now, and most agents are getting absolutely crushed. But here’s the thing: while everyone else is panicking, the smart players are seeing this as the opportunity of a lifetime. The Brutal Reality:...
Your weekly North Texas market intelligence briefing While most people are scrolling past celebrity news, there’s a property tax revolution happening that could fundamentally change how we think about homeownership in Texas—and if you own property in North Texas, you need to understand what’s coming. Taylor Swift’s $17 million Rhode Island mansion just became ground zero for a luxury...
And Why Builder Reps Won’t Tell You This Here’s what most people don’t get about new construction: Those friendly sales consultants working the model homes? They’re not there to get YOU the best deal. They’re there to get THEIR BUILDER the best deal. And in a market where Dallas-Fort Worth is dropping builder permits like confetti and new home prices are hitting $450,000+, going in...
Why everyone’s panicking about kitchen cabinets and the strategic moves you need to make before January 1st Listen, while most agents are just now reading the headlines, I’m giving you the chess moves five steps ahead. This tariff situation? It’s not just policy nonsense, it’s about to hit YOUR wallet, whether you’re selling, buying, renovating, or building in North Texas. Let me break...
Market Intel That Could Save You Thousands And Save You Heartbreak Let me tell you about last Tuesday. I watched a family from California lose their dream home in Waxahachie. Not because they couldn’t afford it. Not because they offered too little. They lost it because while they were “getting their finances together,” another buyer with preapproval in hand wrote an offer that same...
If you’re planning for retirement in North Texas, or already enjoying it, there’s a proposed piece of legislation that could put thousands of dollars back in your pocket annually and fundamentally change how you think about your real estate decisions. Senator Ruben Gallego’s “You Earned It, You Keep It Act” aims to eliminate ALL federal income taxes on Social Security benefits for over 55...
Bobby Franklin - REALTOR® | Legacy Realty Group - Leslie Majors Team Listen, I’m going to cut through the noise and give you the real story about this government shutdown because while everyone else is panicking or pretending it doesn’t matter, I’m going to show you exactly how to turn this chaos into your competitive advantage. Here’s the thing most agents won’t tell you: disruption...
Listen, while everyone else is still playing checkers with squatter problems, Texas just handed you the chess playbook. But here’s the thing - most agents won’t understand the strategic implications of what just happened. Let’s break this down. The Power Play: What Texas Just Did That Changes Everything Governor Abbott didn’t just sign legislation, he just handed property owners the ultimate...
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