DFW Weekend Guide: January 16–19, 2026

DFW Weekend Guide: January 16–19, 2026 Mid-January in DFW brings rodeo season, markets, live music, and plenty of ways to get out without the holiday rush. Use this list as your quick-hit guide for events around Dallas–Fort Worth from Friday through Monday.​ Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo…

The Five-Year Rule for Home Price Perspective

The Five-Year Rule for Home Price Perspective Headlines are saying home prices are starting to dip in some markets. And if you’re beginning to second guess your plans based on what you’re hearing in the media, here’s what you need to know. It’s true that a few metros are seeing slight price drops. But don’t…

Is It Time To Put Your House Back on the Market?

Is It Time To Put Your House Back on the Market? If you took your house off the market in late 2024, you’re not the only one. Newsweek reports that data from CoreLogic and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) says nearly 73,000 homes were pulled from the market in December alone – that’s more than…

Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s Good for You

Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s Good for You Over the past few years, home prices skyrocketed. That’s been frustrating for buyers, leaving many wondering if they’d ever get a shot at owning a home. But here’s some welcome news: that whirlwind pace of home price growth is slowing down. Home Prices…

The Secret To Selling This Spring: Start the Prep Work Now

The Secret To Selling This Spring: Start the Prep Work Now Spring is the busiest season in the housing market. It’s the time of year when buyers are most active – that means it’s when homes sell faster and for top dollar. If you’ve already got a move on your mind, why not list this…

A Record Percent of Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2025 – Are You?

A Record Percent of Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2025 – Are You? This could be the year to sell your house – and here’s why. According to a recent NerdWallet survey, 15% of people are planning to buy a home this year. That’s actually a record high for this survey (see graph below): Here’s why this is such…

What To Know About Credit Scores Before Buying a Home

What To Know About Credit Scores Before Buying a Home If you want to buy a home, you should know your credit score is a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage. Lenders review your credit to see if you typically make payments on time, pay back debts, and more. Your…

A Real Estate Agent Helps Take the Fear Out of the Market

A Real Estate Agent Helps Take the Fear Out of the Market Do negative headlines and talk on social media have you feeling worried about the housing market? Maybe you’ve even seen or heard something lately that scares you and makes you wonder if you should still buy or sell a home right now. Regrettably, when news in the media…