Can a family from Germany really buy a home in Texas without U.S. citizenship? What do international buyers actually need to know before relocating to North Texas in 2026? Let me tell you something that most real estate agents in this market aren’t tracking closely enough: the international buyer is back, and they’re not just browsing, they’re buying. Right now, I’m actively working with two...
By Bobby Franklin, REALTOR® | North Texas Market Insider | February 2026 I’ve been watching this development work its way through Waxahachie City Council for nine months. Nine months of planning meetings, public hearings, infrastructure debates, and back-and-forth between Minto Communities USA and city leadership. And on January 28, 2026, in a 3-to-2 vote that generated more buzz in Ellis County...
Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Here’s something that’ll wake you up faster than your morning coffee: A typical family moving from Lehi, Utah to Ellis County, Texas will save approximately $3,200 per month in combined housing costs and eliminated state income tax. Let that sink in. That’s $38,400 annually. Over a decade? We’re talking about $384,000 in savings, and that’s before we factor...
Intelligence briefing for Californians considering relocation to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and Ellis County Listen, I’m going to save you about six months of expensive learning curve right now. After helping dozens of California families make the move to North Texas and watching just as many get blindsided by cultural and financial surprises that nobody mentioned during their “Texas is...
The Intelligence You Need Before You Buy Here’s the thing about Texas property taxes that trips up almost every buyer relocating from out of state: no income tax doesn’t mean no taxes. It means the tax burden shifts to property, and in North Texas, we’re talking about some of the highest effective rates in the country. According to the Texas Comptroller, there’s no state property tax, so local...
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...
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...
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...
Why smart money is already moving while everyone else reads headlines Here’s what I told my clients six months ago: “The biggest wealth transfer in North Texas history is about to happen, and most agents won’t see it coming until it’s too late.” They thought I was being dramatic. They’re not laughing now. NYSE Texas isn’t just another business opening in Dallas. This is the...
Why Smart Money is Moving Here Now “While everyone else is watching the news, I’m watching the opportunities.” The Intelligence Brief: What Others Are Missing Here’s what the headlines won’t tell you: Dallas-Fort Worth just claimed the #1 spot as America’s hottest real estate market for 2025. Not San Francisco. Not New York. Not Miami. DFW. The Dallas-Fort Worth area is poised to...
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