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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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Dfw Neighborhoods2 min read

Choose the Right Cabinet Color

Once you’ve made the decision to update your cabinets, there’s an obvious next question: which color? With so many options to choose from, you may need to...

Feb 10, 2022

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Maintenance Tips1 min read

5 Surprising Things You Can Negotiate Into Your Home Price

When you’re ready to list your home on the real estate market, you conduct a thorough inspection and fix any problem areas. You make your house look shiny and...

Feb 10, 2022

Family working on backyard project
Dfw Neighborhoods3 min read

5 Steps to Simplify Your Next Paint Project

A fresh coat of paint is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your home. Whether you’re revamping a main living area or freshening up your home’s curb appeal,...

Feb 10, 2022

Neighborhood streets and front yards at dusk
Dfw Neighborhoods2 min read

5 Fall Turf Tasks

Many homeowners make the mistake of thinking they can finally stop obsessing about their lawn once the leaves start to turn. But think again. DFW Properties...

Feb 10, 2022

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Dfw Neighborhoods3 min read

4 Ways to Bring Classic Character to Your Kitchen

In today’s stainless-steel world filled with clean lines, sharp angles and sleek kitchen accessories, it may seem daunting to achieve the perfect antique style...

Feb 10, 2022

Real estate sale purchase contract
Property Owner Guides3 min read

3 Timeless Listing Photos That Live on Beyond the Sale

Real estate is a hyper-local business, and your photos should help you sell your expertise in your market. Prove that you’re a specialist in everything from...

Feb 10, 2022

Financial documents with calculator and glasses
Dfw Neighborhoods1 min read

Year End Financial Planning

If you want to get a better hold on your finances, consider using the year’s end to review your spending and saving history, and think ahead for next year, and...

Feb 9, 2022

Eviction notice document
Property Owner Guides3 min read

Winter Plumbing Tips For Homeowners

Wintertime can be fun, but the colder months are tough on plumbing. This is especially true if you live in an area where the cold season means temperatures...

Feb 9, 2022

Modern luxury house and garden
Real Estate Tips2 min read

What Comes With the House? Negotiating ‘Fixtures’

After receiving a piece of furniture as a last-minute gift from a friend who was selling and moving, the buyer became upset assuming they would inherit the...

Feb 9, 2022

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Property Owner Guides2 min read

Unique Ways to Showcase Photos

Feb 9, 2022

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Property Owner Guides6 min read

Top Tips for Winterizing a Vacant Home

For a home to remain in good shape throughout the winter it needs regular care and attention. When a home is occupied, many of the things that are necessary to...

Feb 9, 2022

Young couple cleaning their home together
Dfw Neighborhoods2 min read

Tidy 10-Minute Clean Home Plan

Running behind on your cleaning duties? By dedicating only 10 minutes a day to snazzing up your space, you can keep it clean and clutter-free. Or, use some of...

Feb 9, 2022

Texas longhorns
Dfw Neighborhoods3 min read

Texas Travel: Go Exploring for These Hidden Travel Gems

Discovering a region’s secret treasures is one of the greatest rewards of travel. When you embrace an adventurer’s spirit, there’s no telling just where you’ll...

Feb 9, 2022

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Property Owner Guides2 min read

Sweeten Your Valentine’s Day With New Traditions

Coupled up or single, everybody knows when Valentine’s Day is approaching, but finding just the right way to acknowledge it can be a little stressful. You can...

Feb 9, 2022

Hands holding glass jar full of savings
Dfw Neighborhoods3 min read

Stay Warm And Save Money With These Efficient Heating Tips

Year after year, many homeowners find themselves surprised when their first heating bill arrives. The frugal-minded tend to turn to extra blankets and multiple...

Feb 9, 2022

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Home Improvement2 min read

Show Your House Some Love This Month

February is here, and along with the feeling of love that’s currently permeating the air, it’s important to remember that just because it’s the middle of...

Feb 9, 2022

Pay rent reminder on calendar
Tenant Resources2 min read

Should Retirees Retain the Family Home or Look for a Rental?

When it comes to aging in place, many folks, if given a choice, would remain in their family home as long as possible—but what if that empty nest is simply too...

Feb 9, 2022

Professional repairman shaking hands with homeowner
Property Owner Guides2 min read

Shed Chic: A Space Of Your Own

Many of us wish we had more space at home. But if you’re looking for a home office or creative space, or just a room of your own a la the “man (or woman)...

Feb 9, 2022

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Maintenance Tips2 min read

Save Your Pipes This Winter

Between gifts and home heating costs, the holidays can hit your bank account hard. If you add frozen pipe damage to the roster, it can be financially brutal.

Feb 9, 2022

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Lifestyle2 min read

Resolve To Make Your ‘Man (or Women) Cave’ A Healthier Space

January’s arrival always brings hope eternal in the heart of homeowners who aim to see their home improvement plans – great or small – accomplished in the New...

Feb 9, 2022

Rent payment reminder on calendar
Tenant Resources4 min read

Renting A Flipped Property: 5 Things to Look Out For

As a renter, finding a flipped property can be great. After all, you’re moving into a recently renovated space that’s clean, modern, up to code and more...

Feb 9, 2022

Real estate agent showing home model to customer
Property Owner Guides5 min read

Real Estate Guide: How to Choose an Investment Property

If you’re purchasing a property with the sole aim of renting it out or selling it for a higher price, it can make for an excellent investment—but buying an...

Feb 9, 2022

Residential homes on a sunny suburban street
Maintenance Tips2 min read

Prepping Your Homes for the Holidays

Have company coming for the holidays? Entertaining a fleet of friends? Your home may need a little advanced TLC to support your incoming crowd. DFW Properties...

Feb 9, 2022

Couple commuting from suburban home
Maintenance Tips3 min read

Plumbing Blunders: How to Dodge Holiday Disasters

A full house for the holidays can be wonderful — but not for your plumbing. According to Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® professionals, extra pressure is put on...

Feb 9, 2022

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