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Elena Garrett, Realtor in Dallas Texas - My Blog

Analysis of the North Texas Home Market Performance in 2023

by Elena Garrett, December 22, 2023 Home Prices Fluctuations Throughout 2023 The Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area’s real estate market in 2023 has been a testament to resilience and growth in the face of nationwide economic headwinds. Here’s a closer look at how the housing prices in the DFW counties have Read more…


DFW’s Hidden Gems: The Best Zip Codes for Your Next Rental Property Investment

Discover the investment opportunities in the Dallas-Fort Worth real estate market, where strategic investments promise prosperous returns. Our analysis reveals the top ZIP codes, aligning perfectly with the 1% rule, to guide you in securing the most lucrative rental property investments in North Texas.


DFW 2024: A Home Buyer’s Preview into Market Dynamics and Potential Challenges

By Elena Garrett, December 22, 2023 1. Dallas-Fort Worth Market Health The Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) housing market in 2024 is showing promising signs for home buyers. Emerging from a period of high interest rates and surging prices, the market is stabilizing, offering a more balanced environment for buyers. This is Read more…


NOV 2023 HOME MARKET UPDATE (DFW)

It is a strong buyers market in North Texas this November. Many home sellers and home builders are offering the best discounts of the year. The home sellers are advised to wait to sell until January, if possible.


Realtor Commission Lawsuit and What it Means for Home Buyers and Seller (Sitzer-Burnett Lawsuit)

Are you ready for a real estate shake-up? Hold on tight because the game is changing, and it’s hitting home buyers and sellers where it hurts the most – their wallets! Get this: a legal bombshell called the Sitzer-Burnett lawsuit just dropped right before the Thanksgiving holidays, and it’s turning the real estate world upside down.


Rent-to-Own Programs Update – 2023

Here are some important update that I wanted to send out to everyone who may be thinking about buying a house in 2023.  The real estate market has shifted significantly after August 2022: which lead to the following changes. 1. Home prices tumbled (in some areas, by over $50,000-$100,000 per Read more…


3 Ways to Save on Your Mortgage

March 2033, by Elena Garrett Many home shoppers experience sticker shock at the cost of home mortgages in 2023. Elena and Melissa Condensa from Guild Mortgage go over a few recent changes to home loans that may help home buyers to stay within their budget while everyone else scrambles. A Read more…


Changes to Conventional Loan Costs – March 2023

By Elena Garrett Starting in April 2023, it may cost many home loan borrowers even more money to use conventional loans. Elena and Melissa Condensa from Guild Mortgage discuss the changes and what they mean for people’s home-buying plans in 2023. A short overview of the discussion: For borrowers with Read more…


Do not sign another lease until you read this: The hidden costs of renting

Any rent vs. own calculator can show you the obvious short-term costs of renting that are easy to see and calculate. There are also a number of hidden and delayed costs that are much harder to estimate in a spreadsheet, but that over time can compound to become very noticeable and detrimental to the family’s financial growth.


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…