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Expert insights, market updates, and practical resources for property owners and tenants across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

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Tenant Resources3 min read

How to Save Money in Your New Apartment

Just moved into a new pad? Congrats! However, moving to a new spot always comes with a bit of financial strain. From setting a budget to finding the perfect...

Feb 11, 2022

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Dfw Neighborhoods3 min read

How to Pick a Color for the Outside of Your Home

Deciding what color to paint your house is not like picking a new shade for your bedroom – if you’re not happy with the results, you’re either stuck with a...

Feb 11, 2022

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Property Owner Guides4 min read

How to Manage Multiple Properties While Still Enjoying the Summer

Attempting to juggle management concerns for multiple properties can be quite the undertaking. Overlooking the impact that seasonal changes may have on...

Feb 11, 2022

Tax calculation on calculator
Dfw Neighborhoods2 min read

How to Know If You’re Paying the Right Price for Your Home

In today’s real estate environment, where bidding wars are heating up in many markets, it can sometimes be tough to know if you’ve paid a fair price for the...

Feb 11, 2022

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Dfw Neighborhoods1 min read

How to Improve Your Water Habits at Home

While you may already be taking shorter showers or turning of the tap while you brush your teeth, there still are many ways you can improve your water-use...

Feb 11, 2022

Agent handing over house keys to new resident
Tenant Resources2 min read

How to Clean Your Window Screens

No matter how shiny you can get your window panes, if your screens are scuzzy, your windows will look less than well washed. Below are several tips we at DFW...

Feb 11, 2022

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Tenant Resources4 min read

How to Avoid Eviction Mistakes

As Fort Worth property managers, we at DFW Properties know that evісtіоnѕ can bе trісkу: one wrоng move, аnd you саn wind uр making еmbаrrаѕѕіng оr соѕtlу...

Feb 11, 2022

Contract form for selling and buying home
Real Estate Tips2 min read

How Much Will It Cost to Sell Your House?

If you think the total tab for selling your house is just a bit north of your realtor’s commission, make sure to double-check your areas of expense.

Feb 11, 2022

Estate agent meeting with young couple
Real Estate Tips2 min read

How Agents Can Better Serve Single-Women Homebuyers

Married couples might comprise the greatest share of homebuyers, but single women follow close behind, especially retired women over the age of 55, according...

Feb 11, 2022

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Dfw Neighborhoods2 min read

Houseplants: What to Consider

Looking to add a little lush life to your living space? Just like picking paint and furniture, it’s important to spend time choosing the best plants for your...

Feb 11, 2022

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Dfw Neighborhoods5 min read

Home Upgrades That Really Work

Bathroom and kitchen upgrades are among the most popular home renovations, but not just because the improvements are likely to increase the home’s value....

Feb 11, 2022

Happy family with new home
Dfw Neighborhoods1 min read

Home Price Cuts Increase, but Still Not Buyer’s Market

Realtor.com® has announced the findings of its August housing trend report which revealed a surge in price cuts and the second largest drop in the U.S. median...

Feb 11, 2022

Young couple planning their home together
Real Estate Tips2 min read

Follow This Plan for Boosting Your Credit

It happens to the best of us: a few years of reckless spending, or a few missed credit card payments, and our credit score is a little less than appealing. If...

Feb 11, 2022

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Property Owner Guides2 min read

Expanding Your Fall Home Care Checklist

In this second fall home-maintenance checklist (visit the first one here), we’ll pick up where we left off tapping our wealth of resources for tips and tricks...

Feb 11, 2022

Financial documents with calculator and glasses
Dfw Neighborhoods3 min read

Entertain in Style – Party Planning Tips

It’s never too early to plan ahead for a party, especially when you are expecting guests in your home. Your family and friends know and might love your style,...

Feb 11, 2022

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Maintenance Tips2 min read

Easy Ways to Shrink Water Consumption

While that nightly bath my be a total stress reliever, it can also be guzzling water way faster than you could imagine. In fact, small tweaks to your daily...

Feb 11, 2022

Woman fixing kitchen sink
Maintenance Tips3 min read

Easy DIY Air Conditioner Fixes

As with any serious issues that arise on your property, major problems with your air conditioning unit should always be referred to a professional. HVAC...

Feb 11, 2022

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Maintenance Tips1 min read

Don’t Wait for Winter to Service Your Boiler

While late fall or early winter is the time most of us begin to crank our heat, if you’re using a boiler, it’s important not to wait until the last minute to...

Feb 11, 2022

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Financial Tips2 min read

Do You Have a Disaster Plan?

While it may not be healthy to constantly think about worst-case scenarios, a little disaster planning will go a long way when it comes to keeping your home,...

Feb 11, 2022

Little girl playing with dog in backyard
Dfw Neighborhoods2 min read

Choose The Right Outdoor Flooring for Your Patio

A patio is a wonderful addition to your home, offering al fresco space to connect with family and friends during the warmer season. But choosing the right...

Feb 11, 2022

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Market Reports1 min read

Bring New Life to Your Kitchen with Color

Just as filling your plate with colorful foods is typically good for your body, filling your kitchen with color can be good for the soul. In fact, color is an...

Feb 11, 2022

Real estate agent reading documents
Dfw Neighborhoods2 min read

Are You Ready to Look for Your First Home?

Feb 11, 2022

Real estate agent viewing property exterior
Property Owner Guides5 min read

7 Projects That Improve Resale Value

Even if you have no immediate plans for leaving your home, it’s a good idea to approach renovations with resale value in mind. Upgrades that are likely to...

Feb 11, 2022

Couple preparing for backyard deck project
Maintenance Tips2 min read

7 Late-Summer Projects for Your Home

Even though you’re still enjoying the lazy days of summer (as you should!), there are several tasks you can and should be doing to start prepping your home and...

Feb 11, 2022

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