BUYING

The Deal That Should Have Died

The Most Valuable Luxury in Dallas Isn’t What You Think

Ask someone to describe a luxury home in Dallas and you’ll probably hear the same answers. Marble countertops. Resort-style pools. Wine rooms. Three-car garages. Walk-in closets the size…

Everybody Wants an Honest REALTOR® Until They Hear an Honest Answer

Everyone says they want honesty. They want honesty from their doctor. They want honesty from their attorney. They want honesty from their accountant. And they definitely want honesty…

The Difference Between a House You Walk Through and a House You Remember

Most buyers think they’re shopping for square footage. They’re not. They think they’re comparing kitchens, bathrooms, floor plans, and countertops. They’re not doing that either. What they’re really…

How Buyers Can Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs at Closing

Many first-time buyers spend months saving for a down payment. Then they discover something surprising. The down payment isn’t the only money they’ll need to bring to closing.…

What Buyers Say They Want vs. What They Actually Need 

What Buyers Say They Want vs. What They Actually Need Most buyers start with a list. Three bedrooms. Open kitchen. Quartz countertops. Walk-in closet. Two-car garage. And there…

The Most Important Beings in My Home Search Don’t Pay the Mortgage

Why Garages Matter More Than Granite

If you’re a first-time buyer, I need you to promise me something. The next time you’re touring a home, spend at least as much time looking at the…

The Old “Buyer” Playbook Isn’t the Only Playbook Anymore

For many people, buying a home feels like something they should have already done. Maybe they assumed they would buy after getting married. Maybe they thought they would…

You Cannot Buy Katy Trail Access at Home Depot

Kitchen cabinets, countertops, lighting, and flooring can all be upgraded. But the thing that keeps drawing people to the eight blocks of Uptown, just south of Knox, isn’t…