DFW Real Estate Weekly

Reminder! We are NOT the news. We are here to advocate for local homeowners and soon to be homeowners in the DFW area - that's what we do! Todd is a real estate broker and we work together on a real estate team - our job, our fiduciary responsibility, our ethical obligation by license is to care for and serve the needs of our clients and the residents of our community ahead of our own and we have...

On today's show we tell the story of a buyer who found their dream home in Richardson, Texas with the help of real estate agent Gibson Aguirre. They were under contract for a conventional 15-day close, but their happiness was short-lived when the appraisal came in $71,000 lower than the purchase price. Most buyers in this situation would be discouraged, but Gibson didn't give up. He explored vario...

The "Texas Two-Step" - a strategy to benefit from a predicted Federal Reserve rate reduction. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates on September 18th, potentially leading to lower mortgage rates. You have to act quickly! Two Steps: 1. Secure a house under contract before September 18th to lock in today's lower prices. 2. Lock in your mortgage rate 3-4 weeks later after the rate red...

The state of the market in DFW right now is that many SELLERS are overwhelmed and confused by the market shift. They need to adjust their expectations and be more patient. But for BUYERS - now is a good time to buy if you're financially prepared, especially before the Federal Reserve announcement (expected rate reductions) and the winter season (potentially less competition). Cash buyers have a si...

On today's show we are digging into the HOTTEST NEW developments in the DFW area highlighting their features and the potential for growth., specifically: - South Fork Ranch - Fields - Walsh Ranch - Ventanna And why you DO NOT want to go into these places without a real estate agent! We analyze the current state of the DFW real estate market, including recent sales, price fluctuations, and the impa...

Today we dive into the latest shifts in the real estate market, including the impact of the recent NAR changes that went into effect on August 17th. We'll discuss how these changes have stirred conversations across the industry, with some claiming the landscape has been altered forever. Plus, with the upcoming election and fluctuating mortgage rates, many are wondering if now is the right time to...

Todd is SUPER passionate about this being his FAVORITE time to buy or sell. It's what him and his wife have always done and you should hear WHY! This quick episode is a PERSPECTIVE SHIFT we all need! Call us with your questions for the show -214- 310-0008 !

In today's show, we are digging into the FALL Real Estate Market - why does it matter?? What's the difference between the SUMMER Real Estate Market and the FALL Real Estate Market?? What's happening in the STOCK MARKET and what the heck does that have to do with real estate? What might be happening in the MORTGAGE RATE world and what is ACTUALLY happening in the mortgage rate world?! ******* I wan...

BACK TO SCHOOL doesn't just mean "kids go back to school"! It's a theme in our LOCAL REAL ESTATE MARKET and it acts differently in lots of different markets and it acts differently every year - it's everything from the fact that school zone lights are back on and your commute is different to your attitude is different to your workplace is different. It means there's a pause .....and there is OPPOR...

We are rolling into the end of the summer market and there are real opportunities! It's a GREAT time to be a BUYER - Todd breaks down WHY! Dallas is leading the nation in mortgage refinancing and we told people that this could happen. The messaging of the last couple of decades wired us to wear our mortgage rate like a badge of honor, when in reality it was an element of the market that we all ben...

Expect mortgage rates to come down about a tenth of a point per month for the next year, when this happens the National Association of Realtors and many other research groups believe that somewhere in the range of 5 million American households become capable of buying every 1% of rate reduction, which only creates more competition for YOU! And yet many of us would rather have a low rate than a low...

We need clarity around this real estate market. The enormous realtor's settlement is causing a feeling of frozen-ness! Todd brings some clarity around this for us. Gibson joins the show to answer the question - Who's winning in this market?! We've got a big conference coming up! Real Growth Summit - Check out who's it for, when and why do we do it! https://realgrowthsummit.com/ Courtney challenges...

We are in the thick of hurricane season so Todd answers how natural disasters affect the real estate market? These things historically impact the summer months and make it hard to trust the statistics. We break this down. And also answer if there is still time to buy and sell this summer?! There's very little attention around real estate right now which creates opportunity! We're highlighting CELI...

In DFW, how much land is actually available when you're talking about homes on land? And we are not talking about farm and ranch! We're telling you all the places you might not be looking if you want some space! And because we love our land and want to enjoy it during the summer months, we dig into all the ways we are enjoying the outdoors! Including our Pickleball court! What's up with this craze...

Wondering if you still do have time to buy a home this summer? The answer is YES but we have got zero time to waste. Todd breaks down the timeline. It's hard to decipher this market with all the different headlines, Todd shares how we can interpret this current market and stay calm. Our favorite insurance guy, DP Lambert calls into the show to help us navigate the sticker shock many of us our expe...

Historically what election cycles affect Real Estate by causing a delay in decision and then after the election - something goes up or down and everybody does what they were going to do anyway! This could be a huge advantage for you and Todd breaks down why! Todd also gives some insight into buying luxury property and large homes on land and how its a different situation than your typical home buy...

Prices are going up in this supposedly terrible real estate market but Todd has some GOOD NEWS about the bad news! We also get into the rate of growth in the market - Todd calls it the MURKY MIDDLE and what this means for buyers and sellers alike. There is opportunity to win BIG on both sides! And values are only going to go up! Todd answers the questions "Why not just hire an attorney to buy or s...

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Goldman Sachs released their projection for home sales nationally! They are saying that the rest of this year will look a lot like last year, meaning the second half of 2024 mathematically looks a lot like the second half of 2023, and the first half looked fairly similar as well - projecting 4.1 million residential home sales in the United States which is precisely where we were for the year of 20...

Dallas got hit by a major storms this past week and we heard from several people that didn't know some basics to home ownership due to it being a new experience for them! Todd share some helpful tips for navigating storms! Summer really doesn't last that long in terms of real estate - so if you are wanting to BUY or SELL soon Todd breaks down a comfortable timeline that you need to consider! And w...

SCHOOL IS OUT!!! How does this impact the Summer Market ? Todd breaks it down! Todd and Ian discuss a recent survey of the Top 10 Regrets of Home Buyers who bought their home in 2023 or 2024 - surprising reactions from people that should not happen with a great agent! Don't let this be your story! And there is a social media trend right now of telling people to just "Forget it! Don't own! Don't ta...

We are so excited that it is time to finally launch our ANNUAL SUMMER FUN GUIDE and helping us highlight parts of the magazine are our good friends, Scott and Kylie Rhoades - listen in to hear why we love them and how they contribute to our community! They are the best! This conversation leads to whether Airbnb's are a good investment or a waste of money? How do people manage them?! If you are loo...

Dallas Designer, Kati Ramer, joins Todd on the show to discuss all the ways we stumble through design in our homes without a professional. She offers practical and easy tips that can really elevate your space! We also dig into whether a real estate agent really can find you a good deal?! And why the heck mortgage rates aren't coming down?? You can connect with Kati Ramer here: https://www.tenthhou...

We're kicking off the show with a MARKET UPDATE because there is a tremendous amount of bad information out there. There's also a bunch of good information out there, but that is part of the confusion right now - we'll help clear that up today. We're also breaking down how A LOT of people get really stuck on the idea that they need to put 20% down when they're buying a house! Todd answers the ques...

You've probably heard it said that your house is worth what somebody's willing to pay for it, which is true! But in the structure that we exist, that's not ALWAYS true, your house is worth what somebody's willing to pay for it and what the bank will let them borrow for it. People aren't always able to pay what they are willing to pay because the appraiser or the bank says no. That's why the proper...