Elena Garrett, Realtor in Dallas Texas - My Blog

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Elena Garrett, Realtor in Dallas Texas - My Blog

May 2022 – DFW Housing Market Update

June 28, 2022 I think no one can argue at this point that rising inflation is starting to affect the home market in the DFW region. How do those changes affect the homeowners who are planning to sell this year? I think it is important to start by looking at Read more…


DFW Home Buyer Guide for 2022

Elena’s home buying forecast for 2022 In a word: the forecast is difficult. The buyers planning to buy in the DFW area in 2022 need to be prepared for intense competition for homes, which means that they need to either 1) find ways to find the extra cash to win Read more…


Home Trade-In Options in DFW

Can I use my current house as a down payment on a new home? Well, in a way, yes. There are a couple of ways to achieve that. Similar to how you would trade-in a car, you first go select a new home (any home on the market within your Read more…


#Elena’s December 2021 Real Estate Update for BUYERS

In a word: the forecast is difficult. The buyers planning to buy in the DFW area in 2022 need to be prepared for intense competition for homes, which means that they need to either 1) find ways to find the extra cash to win intense bidding wars to get into a house of their choice, or 2) come up with a house hacking strategy that would allow them to purchase a home that does not have a lot of buyer interest and, therefore, could be purchased at asking price (and not above asking price).


Ready to Buy a Home?

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Renting has many disadvantages: increasing rents, difficulty having repairs done right, lack of privacy and control over your own living space. The most important disadvantage, however, is the fact that none of the money you spend on rent every year is generating any return on investment for your family. Many Read more…


“Ask Elena” Events

Join one of the events near you to learn about buying and selling homes, credit, money, good financial habits, and more! See you at the event!


DFW Tax Property Rates (2020)

DFW tax rates 2020

DFW 2020 tax rates by county Source of tax rate date: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/rates/ DFW 2020 tax rates by ISD DFW 2020 tax rates by city Contact me for information (use the chat option) – the file is too large to post here Find Out Why 2021 Might Be the Best Year For Read more…


Buyer Representation Agreement

Texas Buyer Representation Agreement

Buyer Representation Agreement is a standard form prescribed by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) to formally describe the relationship between a home buyer and a real estate agent. It describes both sides’ rights and obligations and allows the agent to be paid commission from the sale. Signing a Buyer Read more…


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Affordable New Construction Homes in DFW

Finding new construction homes in DFW with #Elena

Let me help you find and secure brand-new homes – at no cost to you! Get up to $5,000 cashback on each purchase or sale transaction during the Spring Promotional Period Would you like to get a list like this to come daily to your email address? Sign up here Read more…