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Prosper's $2 Billion Venice on the Tollway: What The Marco Means for Nearby Home Values
Prosper approved zoning for The Marco, a $2 billion Venetian-style village at the Dallas North Tollway and U.S. 380. Here is what was actually approved, what still has to happen, and what it means for home values nearby.

Yang Tan
14 hours ago6 min read


DFW Pending Sales Just Hit Their 2026 Low: What a Quiet November Actually Means for Buyers and Sellers
DFW pending sales fell to 902 in Week 44 of 2026, the first week under 1,000 all year. Here is what a quiet November market actually means for buyers and sellers.

Yang Tan
6 days ago6 min read


Down Payment Help Could Put 864 More Dallas Listings Within Reach — Read the Fine Print First
Zillow's new FHA down payment assistance could put 864 more Dallas listings within a median-income buyer's reach — but it is a five-year forgivable second loan, not a grant, and the fine print decides whether it helps you.

Yang Tan
Oct 296 min read


Mortgage Rates Finally Eased to 7.32%: What DFW Buyers and Sellers Should Actually Do With It
The 30-year rate fell to 7.32%, its first weekly drop since August. Here is what that roughly $22-a-month change really means, and what DFW buyers and sellers should do with it.

Yang Tan
Oct 265 min read


Carrier's $600 Million Fort Worth Plant: What 1,500 New Jobs Mean for North Fort Worth Homebuyers
Carrier will invest $600M+ in a new manufacturing center at AllianceTexas in north Fort Worth, creating 1,500 jobs. Here's what the announcement means — and doesn't mean — for nearby homebuyers.

Yang Tan
Oct 234 min read


DFW Home Sales Fell in September — Why Falling Inventory Doesn't Mean a Hot Market
Closed sales and prices slipped in DFW this September while inventory shrank — but weekly buyer contracts dropped 32% since July. Here's how to read the mixed signals.

Yang Tan
Oct 205 min read


Century Communities Just Bought a 75-Year-Old DFW Builder: What New-Home Buyers Should Know
Century Communities has acquired 75-year-old HistoryMaker Homes, tripling its DFW community count. If you're shopping for a new build — or already under contract — here's what changes, what doesn't, and the questions to ask.

Yang Tan
Oct 165 min read


Frisco's Fields to Get 11M Sqft of New Office Space: What the Northward Jobs Shift Means for DFW Homebuyers
Karahan Companies and KDC will develop ~11 million sqft of build-to-suit offices inside Frisco's 2,545-acre Fields development — one of the biggest corporate-moves bets North Texas has seen. Here's what it means for nearby home demand and prices.

Yang Tan
Oct 134 min read


New-Home Communities in Plano, Frisco & Allen (October 2026)
Source: NewHomeSource.com, researched October 11, 2026. Prices are builder "from" base prices. Plano — only 4 active in-city communities (essentially built out) 1. Collin Creek — Plano's biggest new-construction story (redeveloped Collin Creek Mall site) Three builders selling side by side: DRB Homes: townhomes from $419,990 (lowest entry at Collin Creek), 2 to 3 bedrooms, 1,452 to 2,229 sqft, 6 quick move-ins, savings up to $50,000 on select homes Ashton Woods: townhomes fro

Yang Tan
Oct 113 min read


30-Year Mortgage Rate Hits 7.40%, a Three-Year High: What DFW Buyers and Sellers Should Do Now
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate just hit 7.40% — its highest level since November 2023. Here's what that costs a typical DFW buyer, and the concrete moves buyers and sellers can make this fall.

Yang Tan
Oct 94 min read


That "Cheap" Older Home in Dallas Could Cost You $1,149 More a Year — in Insurance Alone
A 1984-built home now costs 81.2% more to insure than a comparable new build. If you're shopping for an older home in DFW, here's the insurance line item most buyers miss.

Yang Tan
Oct 63 min read


These companies have moved their headquarters to DFW this year
Story Highlights HQ relocation wave continues to reverberate across North Texas, even if it's slowed a bit. Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 1 for corporate relocations in U.S. from 2018 to 2024. KFC, Care.com , Somnigroup among firms shifting operations to region. Corporate HQ relocations are significant because they bring jobs, investment and increased tax revenue for local government. Attracting a high-profile company can boost a city's reputation and bragging rights, fuel the

Yang Tan
Jan 56 min read


These Are The Top U.S. Cities For Working Parents In 2025
Raising kids while climbing the career ladder isn’t easy — but in some cities, it’s more than possible. A new Coworking Cafe study ...

Yang Tan
Sep 26, 20254 min read


Best Neighborhoods in Dallas for Families and Schools
Introduction When buying a home, families often prioritize more than just size or price. For many, the decision comes down to finding the...

Yang Tan
Sep 22, 20252 min read


GORGEOUS 6 bedroom home in a nice neighborhood!
Welcome to your dream home! This gorgeous 6 bedroom home is located in a nice neighborhood and very close to Highway 80 for an easy...

Yang Tan
Apr 1, 20251 min read


Texas City McKinney Named Most Affordable in US
Just 30 miles north of Dallas, the picturesque city of McKinney has been making a name for itself in recent years as one of the...

Yang Tan
Nov 20, 20243 min read


GORGEOUS 5 bedroom home next to a beautiful park!
Welcome to your dream home! This beautiful home is located in a nice neighborhood and very close to Highway 635 for an easy commute! It...

Yang Tan
Nov 20, 20241 min read


GORGEOUS and SPACIOUS 5 bedroom home in a nice neighborhood!
Welcome to your dream spacious home with space for everyone! NO CARPET throughout the entire house! This beautiful 5 bedroom home is...

Yang Tan
May 1, 20241 min read


Do You Need to Reapply for Your Homestead Exemption in 2024?
Owning a home comes with its fair share of responsibilities, and property taxes are undoubtedly one of them. However, if you're a...

Yang Tan
Mar 2, 20243 min read


Existing Home Sales up 3.1% in January to 4.0 million
January 2024 Existing Home Sales: Sales Rise to Highest Pace Since August 2023: Existing home sales ticked up in January. Sales rose 3.1%...

Yang Tan
Feb 28, 20242 min read


Prosper's $2 Billion Venice on the Tollway: What The Marco Means for Nearby Home Values
Prosper approved zoning for The Marco, a $2 billion Venetian-style village at the Dallas North Tollway and U.S. 380. Here is what was actually approved, what still has to happen, and what it means for home values nearby.

Yang Tan


DFW Pending Sales Just Hit Their 2026 Low: What a Quiet November Actually Means for Buyers and Sellers
DFW pending sales fell to 902 in Week 44 of 2026, the first week under 1,000 all year. Here is what a quiet November market actually means for buyers and sellers.

Yang Tan


Down Payment Help Could Put 864 More Dallas Listings Within Reach — Read the Fine Print First
Zillow's new FHA down payment assistance could put 864 more Dallas listings within a median-income buyer's reach — but it is a five-year forgivable second loan, not a grant, and the fine print decides whether it helps you.

Yang Tan
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