Elena Garrett, Realtor in Dallas Texas - My Blog

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Elena Garrett, Realtor in Dallas Texas - My Blog

Bridge Financing: Solving Buying One Home While Selling Another Home Conundrum

by Elena Garrett, Realtor, 2026 Buying a home when you already own one creates a problem that sounds deceptively simple: Which comes first — selling the house you have, or buying the house you want? Sell first, and you know exactly how much money you have available for the next Read more…


Homeward Buy Before You Sell: What Changed?

by Elena Garrett, Realtor, Sept 2026 If you have heard about Homeward’s Buy Before You Sell program in the past, there is something important you need to know: The program has changed, at least in Texas. And if you remember the older version, you may be expecting something very different Read more…


You Got a Cash Offer. But What Does That Actually Mean?

by Elena Garrett, Realtor – Aug 2026 You Got a Cash Offer. But What Does That Actually Mean? Suppose a homeowner receives a cash offer of $310,000 for their house. How much do you think that homeowner is going to get once everything is said and done? If your immediate Read more…


Rent-to-Own: A Strategy That Could Work For Some Home Sellers in DFW

by Elena Garrett, Realtor – Sept 2026 Sometimes a homeowner is ready to move, the house has been prepared for sale, and the plan seems straightforward: sell the property and move on. But the market does not always cooperate with the seller’s timeline. Maybe the offers that came in were Read more…


Buying A New Home While Needing To Sell The Old House – A Ton of Confusing Options

By RECA Center & Elena Garrett, Realtor in Dallas, TX Sally and Michael were ready for a different house. They had owned their current home for years, had built up a substantial amount of money in it, and felt like they were finally in a position to move. At first, Read more…


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 Sellers Year End Update – 2025

Home Market Prices in North Texas – What Exactly Happened? Most home sellers are asking themselves: “Why aren’t prices going up like they did in 2021?” Here’s what the numbers show: 2021–early 2022: Prices jumped fast Multiple offers were common Buyers rushed and overpaid Late 2022–2025: Prices stopped climbing Prices Read more…


Not Getting Offers on Your Home? Test What Real Buyers Will Pay in 3–7 Days — Privately

If your home has been sitting with few showings or low offers, a 3–7 day private test gives you the truth — and a plan — fast and confidentially. The Problem:Homes stuck on the market lose power the longer they stay unsold. Long days on market and multiple public price 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.


10 Questions Every Home Seller Should Ask of Their Agent

🏡 Thinking of Selling? Your Agent Might End Up Costing You Thousands!

Not all real estate agents are created equal. Some know exactly how to get you top dollar—others? Not so much. The wrong agent can mean lowball offers, price reductions, and money left on the table. Before you hire an agent, make sure you ask these 10 critical questions that separate the pros from the amateurs.

🚨 Read this before signing with an agent—your bank account will thank you!