Selling Your Home

Oct. 7, 2026

List Now or Wait Until Spring? A Dallas Seller's Guide

Should you list your Dallas home now or wait until spring?

If your home is ready and you'll price to today's comps, listing this fall is often the better move. Spring listings do sell somewhat faster and more often above list price, but the gap is modest, and waiting …

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Oct. 2, 2026

Buyer Backed Out of Your Dallas Home Sale? Seller Options

What can you do when a buyer backs out of your Dallas home sale?

You have four main moves: confirm whether the buyer had a valid contract reason to terminate, decide whether to keep the earnest money, get the termination documented in writing, and relist or activate a back-up …

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Sept. 30, 2026

Pre-Listing Inspection in Dallas: Worth It for Sellers?

Should you get a home inspection before you list in Dallas?

Sometimes, yes. A pre-listing inspection makes the most sense for older Dallas houses, homes with additions or past repairs, and sellers who can't afford surprises during the buyer's option period. It typically costs a few hundred dollars, it …

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Sept. 25, 2026

Solar Panels on a Dallas Home: What to Check Before Closing

Can solar panels stop you from selling or buying a house in Dallas?

Yes, they can, but not for the reason most people expect. If the solar panels on a Dallas home are leased, financed through a solar loan, or tied to a UCC-1 filing with the state, that …

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Sept. 16, 2026

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rules for Dallas Home Sellers

Do Dallas homes need a lead-based paint disclosure?

Yes, if your home was built before 1978. Federal law requires sellers of pre-1978 homes to give buyers a signed lead-based paint disclosure, a copy of the EPA pamphlet “Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home,” and any known test …

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Sept. 2, 2026

Should You Sell to an iBuyer or List With a Dallas Agent?

Is It Better to Sell to an iBuyer or List With a Dallas Agent?

For most Dallas sellers, listing with a local agent nets more money. iBuyers like Opendoor typically pay about 10% less than a financed sale, once you factor in their service fee and repair deductions. An …

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Sept. 1, 2026

Is Bluffview Right for You? A Guide to Living in Bluffview, Dallas

Bluffview is one of those Dallas neighborhoods that feels more tucked away than its location would suggest. With mature trees, rolling terrain, distinctive homes, and close proximity to Love Field, the Dallas North Tollway, Inwood Village, and the Park Cities, it appeals to buyers who want an established residential setting …

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July 29, 2026

Selling a House During Divorce in Dallas: What Happens

What happens to the house when you sell during a divorce in Dallas?

In Texas, a house bought during the marriage belongs to both spouses equally, even if only one name is on the deed or mortgage. You can't sell it without your spouse's agreement or a judge's approval, …

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July 27, 2026

Skyline Terrace Villas: Modern Dallas Living by Crescent Estates

If you are looking for a boutique luxury home community in Dallas, Skyline Terrace Villas deserves a closer look. Built by Crescent Estates, this intimate neighborhood offers a modern urban lifestyle with a limited collection of homes that feel private, polished, and distinctly Dallas.

Located along Entrada Way and …

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July 17, 2026

The Dallas Over-65 Property Tax Exemption: Should You Sell or Stay?

Does selling your Dallas home mean losing your over-65 property tax exemption?

Yes. When you sell your Dallas home, you give up your homestead's capped assessed value and the city's over-65 exemption, which the Dallas City Council held at $175,000 in June 2026. Your next home largely starts over: …

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