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Elena Garrett, Realtor in Dallas Texas - My Blog

Best Home Market Insights from 72SOLD

Welcome to one of the most in-depth exploration of real estate dynamics and economic trends that are shaping the landscape of the U.S. housing market! In this special feature, we bring you private research and insights from the 72Sold Team, as discussed and unraveled weekly by industry experts Sarah Perkins and Greg Hague. Each video offers a deep dive into key factors influencing real estate today, and you won’t want to miss a single video.


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


The Secrets of Cash Home Sales

Discover the Hidden Challenges of Cash Home Sales: Uncover how ordinary homeowners navigate the complex maze of cash offers in our latest guide. Dive into the real-world struggles and decisions faced when selling a property for cash, and learn expert tips to make the process smoother and more profitable.


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.


MAXIMIZE The Sale Price Of Your Home

Most home sellers would like to maximize the sale price of their property, but do not know how. There are a few tricks to that art, and we will look at a few of them in the 72SOLD series of videos. 72SOLD is a specific methodology, a more advanced practice Read more…


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…