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50 year mortgages have been introduced, are they good or bad for North Texans. Find out with Bobby Franklin, the North Texas market insider

The 50-Year Mortgage: Game Changer or Generational Trap for North Texas Buyers?

This could be fantastic. Or it could be a disaster. Either way, we need to talk about it. Look, I get calls every week from buyers who are frustrated. They’re making decent money, household income of $85K, $95K, even pushing six figures, and they still can’t comfortably afford a home in decent North Texas neighborhoods. The math just doesn’t work anymore. So when the Trump administration floated...

Santa's construction zone hosted by Bobby Franklin, Centre Living and Brave Like Ellie

SANTA’S CONSTRUCTION ZONE: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

I’ve been in real estate in Ellis County for a while now, and here’s what I’ve learned: -The best communities aren’t built by developers or city planners or even real estate agents like me. -They’re built by people who show up for each other. -That’s why we’re doing something different this year. What We’re Building On December 11 from 5:00pm-7:00pm Centre Living...

How to choose a lender with Bobby Franklin, the North Texas market insider

Choosing Your Mortgage Lender Guide: North Texas Edition

“Your lender choice might matter more than the house you choose. Here’s why, and what to do about it.” Listen, I’m going to shoot straight with you: A 0.25% difference in your interest rate costs you approximately $15,000 on a $300,000 mortgage over 30 years. That’s a new car. That’s your kid’s first year of college. But here’s what’s even more critical in Ellis County and DFW...