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...
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...
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...
What major hail events can mean for your home’s value and the strategic questions you need to ask before your next transaction. Look, I’m about to share something that most agents in North Texas either don’t know or won’t tell you: We just led the nation in major hail events for the 10th consecutive year. 878 major hail events in 2024 alone. That’s a 12% jump since 2015.(Storm Season...
Date: September 30, 2025Read Time: 8 minutesThe Bottom Line: While everyone’s watching DFW, Love Field is making a billion-dollar chess move that will reshape North Dallas real estate for the next decade. Here’s what you need to know RIGHT NOW. The Move Nobody Saw Coming (Except Me) Let me tell you something most agents won’t: the real estate game changed the moment Dallas Love Field...
What I’ve Been Predicting is Finally Here - And Here’s What It Means for Smart Buyers and Sellers By Bobby Franklin, REALTOR® - Your North Texas Market Intelligence Source What I’ve been predicting for months just got official confirmation from Waxahachie ISD’s Chief Financial Officer Ryan Kahlden. The numbers don’t lie: Ellis County isn’t just growing, it’s exploding. The...
20 Annual Festivals That Predict Property Value Growth The smart money isn’t just attending these events, they’re using them to understand market dynamics Here’s what other agents don’t tell you: Every major seasonal event in North Texas is a real estate market indicator disguised as entertainment. While competitors focus on square footage and mortgage rates, I’m tracking the foot traffic...
September 2025 North Texas Market Analysis While other agents are still checking their phones for rate updates, I’ve been tracking the real story behind these numbers. Here’s what’s actually happening in our North Texas market and why this could be the most critical 90 days for buyers and sellers in North Texas. The Real Question Isn’t “When Will Rates Drop”, It’s “What Are You...
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