Property Taxes

New Texas laws passed to reduce property taxes

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...

The Taylor Swift Tacks will apply to properties that are unoccupied for more than half of the year

How the Taylor Swift Tax Is Sparking a New Housing War – What Every North Texas Homeowner Needs to Know

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...

Social Security could become tax-free

Could Social Security Become Tax-Free? What North Texas Homeowners Need to Know About the New Proposed Legislation

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...

Ellis County is booming with new construction, learn more with Bobby Franklin, the North Texas market insider

The Dallas Apartment Explosion: Why Smart Money is Moving NOW

Dallas just claimed the #2 spot nationally for apartment construction with 28,958 units under development, and if you understand what I’m about to tell you, this changes EVERYTHING about your housing strategy in 2025. Here’s What They’re Not Telling You About Those Numbers Everyone sees “28,958 new apartments” and thinks “rental market.” Wrong. This is the single biggest wealth...

Addison Oktoberfest

DFW’s Best Annual Events That Drive Business and Property Values

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...

TXSE Texas Stock Exchange Dallas Backdrop

The Big Bang: How TXSE’s Unprecedented Launch Will Reshape North Texas Real Estate

While other agents are still googling “What is TXSE,” I’m already mapping the opportunities that will transform North Texas real estate forever. The Real Story Behind Dallas’s New Stock Exchange (And What It Means for Your Home Value) Here’s what most real estate agents won’t tell you about the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE), because frankly, they don’t understand the chess game...

Grand Prairie Annexes 900 Acres

The Grand Prairie Play: Why Smart Sellers Are Moving NOW Before Goodland Changes Everything

Here’s what nobody’s telling you about the 900-acre Goodland expansion: While every agent in Grand Prairie is talking about “future potential,” I’ve been tracking the real estate intelligence that matters. The data tells a story most agents can’t see, and it’s creating a 12-18 month window that could define your financial future. After analyzing comparable master-planned developments...