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Explore the timeline for the new construction process in North Texas with examples from real builders. Learn more with Bobby Franklin, the North Texas Market Insider. Bobby Franklin is the best realtor in Waxahachie.

The Complete North Texas New Construction Timeline: What Actually Happens (And What Your Builder Isn’t Telling You)

Last Updated: January 2026 Listen up. If you’re buying new construction in North Texas right now, you’re stepping into a process that most agents don’t understand and most builders won’t fully explain. That’s not conspiracy, it’s just reality. Builders are optimized for volume. You? You’re optimized for getting your family into the right home without getting blindsided. This is...

Learn how new construction experimentation parallels the Hawkins lab experiments from Stranger Things. Learn more with Bobby Franklin, the North Texas Market Insider. Bobby Franklin is the best realtor in Waxahachie.

The Upside Down Housing Market: Hawkins Lab Experiments

How New Construction Is Reshaping Ellis County (And Why I Have Insider Access to the Experiments That Matter) If you’ve been following this series, you know by now that the housing market went through its own Upside Down moment. We’ve explored how the portal opened in 2020, how Vecna’s mortgage curse trapped millions of homeowners, and how the Mind Flayer’s economic web of Federal Reserve...

New Texas laws have been passed to reduce property taxes. Learn more with Bobby Franklin, the North Texas Market Insider. Bobby Franklin is the best realtor in Waxahachie.

What the November 2025 Texas Property Tax Vote Really Means for Your Wallet (And Why Ellis County Just Got More Attractive)

The Bottom Line First On November 4, 2025, Texas voters approved massive property tax relief that takes effect immediately for your 2025 tax year. Here’s what you need to know: For all homeowners: Your homestead exemption just jumped from $100,000 to $140,000, saving you approximately $350-$500 annually. For homeowners 65+ or with disabilities: You now get a combined $200,000 exemption (the...