Elena Garrett, Realtor in Dallas Texas - My Blog

Residential and Investment Properties in Dallas - Fort Worth

Elena Garrett, Realtor in Dallas Texas - My Blog

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.


¿Eres ITIN o DACA? Puedes comprar casa con solo 3.5% de inicial.

Si te han dicho que necesitas el 15% o 20% de enganche solo para comprar una casa por tu estatus migratorio, no estás solo. Eso es lo que exigen la mayoría de los bancos para compradores con ITIN o DACA. Pero existe otra opción.


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…


Struggling to Sell? Discover the 14-Day BuyerBoost TL Solution

BuyerBoost TL is a no-cost, low-risk program designed to help home sellers connect with motivated buyers who can make full-price offers, even without traditional financing. Backed by a private lender, this innovative solution allows sellers to close faster and with fewer contingencies—perfect for those navigating a slow market. The 14-day marketing trial offers flexibility, attracting buyers with large down payments, ensuring a smooth, fast sale process with peace of mind.


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…


Beyond Credit – An Innovative Solution

by Elena Garrett, March 2, 2024 One of our long-standing partners, Supreme Lending, announced a groundbreaking new program that would allow home buyers with low credit scores or insufficient job history to be eligible for a home purchase. Here is the video of the interview with Karla Parra from Supreme Read more…


US Home Loan Options for Non-Citizens (EAD) and Foreign Nationals

In our latest video, “US Home Loan Options for Non-Citizens (EAD) and Foreign Nationals,” we dive deep into the intricacies of securing a home loan in the U.S. as a non-citizen


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…


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…