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Elena Garrett, Realtor in Dallas Texas - My Blog

The Emotional Hangover From the COVID Economy — And What it Means for Real Estate Decisions in 2026

By Elena Garrett, December 2025 Across the DFW real estate market — buyers, sellers, landlords, builders, and flippers alike — many people are still mentally anchored and longing for to the COVID-era market of 2021–2022. Not just the memories, but the expectations that those conditions were somehow “normal” — while Read more…


TX Home Buyer Year End Update – 2025

Have home prices reached their lowest point at the end of the 2025? Maybe. Most buyers these days are asking themselves: “If I buy now, am I going to overpay?” We looked at real sales prices in Dallas–Fort Worth area (Collin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant counties) over the last three years, Read more…


Budget and Credit Conscious Homebuyer Guide 2026 – Dallas Fort Worth And Beyond

by Elena Garrett, Nov 2025 1. Renting Isn’t the Problem — Staying Stuck In a Rental Rat Race Is If you’re renting because life threw you a curveball — income interruption, medical bills, credit dings, divorce, job change, self-employment, immigration status, whatever — you’re not alone. But you are losing Read more…


Why Buying a Home in November or December Can Save You Thousands in Cash

by Elena Garrett, Nov 2025 Most people, when they dream about buying a home, think the “good deal” comes from finding a lower interest rate… or catching a lucky break in the market. But guess what? The interest rate is only PART of the conversation.Sometimes the bigger part is this: Read more…


Real Estate Coaching and Advisory (RECA) Center – Dallas, TX

Our real estate education tracks are built to give you step-by-step clarity for any kind of real estate decision — whether you’re planning your first home purchase, prepping to sell, or exploring investment strategies. Every class is designed to help you understand the process, avoid common pitfalls, and move forward with confidence.


Halal Home Financing in North Texas: Faithful Paths to Homeownership

Shariah-compliant residential financing options available in the Dallas-Fort Worth area empower your family to purchase a home ethically — with no interest, no riba, and no compromise.


The 3.5% Down Rent-to-Own Option For “Credit Under Construction” Buyers and Renters

By Elena Garrett, August 2025 Let’s be real—buying a home can feel impossible if your credit isn’t perfect, you’re self-employed, or you’re using an ITIN. Traditional lenders don’t always look at the full picture. But there is a very little-known rent-to-own loan program that you can try to move into Read more…


Rent-to-Own Options in Dallas – Fort Worth in 2025

By Elena Garrett, Realtor – May 31, 2025 If you’re renting and dreaming of buying a home—but you’re not sure where to start—rent-to-own might be the best move you haven’t considered yet. 1. Rent-to-Own Vs Renting Renting can feel like a dead end.Every month you pay someone else’s mortgage, and Read more…


Has the Election Spooked the Texas Housing Market?🎃 It Seems So!

There is no doubt, the 2024 presidential election is making waves in DFW real estate. Historically, elections always bring some uncertainty—buyers pause, interest rates shift, and policies are up in the air. But this year, the results seem to be even more pronounced. But here’s what the historical data shows: Read more…


Exploring Rent-to-Own Options in North Texas (2024)

rent-to-open 4 options in 2024

by Elena Garrett, Oct 14, 2024 If you’re exploring rent-to-own programs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, four prominent options you should consider are Divvy Homes, Utopia Homes, MLS Rent-to-Own Properties, and Off-Market Properties. These programs offer different approaches to helping you transition from renter to homeowner. Let’s take a closer Read more…