Home Prices

Listen, while everyone was distracted by Black Friday deals, something bigger happened in real estate. Something that could save you tens of thousands of dollars if you’re paying attention. A Zillow report dropped that has everyone talking: buyers securing record discounts, sellers slashing prices multiple times on the same property, and the buyer-to-seller ratio hitting levels we haven’t seen in...

Market Intelligence Report | December 2025 There’s a conversation happening at kitchen tables across Ellis County right now. Young families in Waxahachie, professionals relocating to Midlothian, first-time buyers eyeing Ferris’s explosive growth, they’re all asking the same question: “Should we wait for mortgage rates to drop before we buy?” I get it. When your uncle tells you rates...

Why a 2008-style collapse isn't coming to North Texas, and what's actually happening in our local market Look, I'm going to be straight with you. If you've been scrolling through social media lately, you've probably seen some pretty alarming predictions about the housing market. Videos claiming a 50% price crash is coming. Analysts warning of a collapse "worse than 2008." Headlines designed to...

Listen, I’m going to be straight with you because that’s what you deserve. The North Texas housing market just shifted in a way we haven’t seen since 2013, and if you’re not paying attention, you’re missing the play. While everyone else is still talking about last year’s market, I’m watching something extraordinary unfold right now: record price cuts, inventory climbing steadily, and...

Let me be direct with you: while everyone’s panicking about falling home values across Dallas-Fort Worth, I’m seeing something completely different. I’m seeing opportunity. Zillow’s latest study shows 87% of DFW homes have declined in value over the past year. Dallas down 4.6%. Fort Worth down 3.7%. The typical home in the metroplex now sits at $370,384, the weakest performance since...

Here’s the reality most agents won’t tell you: While economists panic about a “national housing emergency,” smart buyers in Ellis County are quietly positioning themselves for one of the most significant wealth-building opportunities in a decade. But you’ve got about a 12-18 month window before everyone else figures this out. Let me explain what’s really happening and more importantly,...

Chaos is opportunity, and right now, the housing finance world is about to get very chaotic. President Trump’s administration just dropped a 50-year mortgage proposal and is actively selecting a new Federal Reserve chair. Both moves could dramatically reshape what you pay monthly, and what you actually own at the end. Let’s break down the real story, because understanding this NOW puts you five...

Listen, here’s what most agents won’t tell you about choosing a community in North Texas: The way a school handles Friday night football isn’t just entertainment, it’s a direct indicator of property values, community culture, and whether you’re buying into a neighborhood that’s trending up or slowly circling the drain. And Texas just changed the game completely. Starting this school...

Most agents saw the NorthPark Center headlines and scrolled past. Big mistake. A massive story just unfolded that could reshape North Texas residential real estate in ways most won’t see coming until it’s too late. What Actually Happened (The Version That Matters To You) The Nasher-Haemisegger family just dropped $900 million to buy back complete control of NorthPark Center from J.P....

Listen, I’m about to show you something that’ll make you rethink everything you thought you knew about real estate investment. And trust me, this isn’t another boring history lesson. The Billboard That Broke the Internet (And the Inflation Calculator) Screenshot There’s this vintage billboard from Maryvale, Arizona floating around social media, $9,800 for a brand new home with a swimming...