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Stay informed with local real estate market updates, neighborhood guides, new-construction news, home-buying advice and proven seller strategies from Seay Realty Group – Keller Williams.

Our North DFW real estate blog covers the communities we know firsthand, including Lantana, Argyle, Flower Mound, Highland Village, Denton and surrounding Denton County neighborhoods. Whether you are preparing to sell, searching for a home, relocating to North Texas or exploring real estate investment opportunities, you will find practical local guidance to help you make informed decisions.

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The Big Question: Should You Renovate or Move?

The last 18 months changed what many buyers are looking for in a home. Recently, the American Institute of Architects released their AIA Home Design Trends Survey results for Q3 2021. The survey reveals the following: 70% of respondents want more outdoor living space 69% of respondents want a home office (48% wanted multiple offices) 46% of respondents want a multi-function room/flexible space 42% of respondents want an au pair/in-law suite 39% of respondents want an exercise room/yoga space

Is It Time To Move on to a New Home?

If you’ve been in your home for longer than five years, you’re not alone. According to recent data from First American, homeowners are staying put much longer than historical averages (see graph below):As the graph shows, before 2008, homeowners sold their houses after an average of just five years. Today, that number has more than doubled to over 10 years. The housing industry refers to this as your tenure. To really explore tenure, it’s important to understand what drives people

The Difference in Net Worth Between Homeowners and Renters Is Widening

Becoming financially secure is an important goal for many people today, but some don’t realize just how much homeownership can help them achieve that dream. A recent report, The Journey Toward Financial Freedom, surveys Americans about their perspective on financial wellness and their goals. It shows there may be a significant misconception about the role owning a home plays in building wealth: “Home ownership is one of the indicators Americans say is least connected to financial health.” Two major personal

Collin County Chronicles- Dutch Bros Coffee in McKinney, TX

As mentioned in previous blogs, Seay Realty Group loves to highlight the joys of living in North Texas through their team’s own experiences. This week, I ventured into McKinney to visit the much anticipated Dutch Bros Coffee. Dutch Bros has been in business with over 400 locations on the west coast since 1992 so being able to have one of the first locations in Texas so close to home is a big deal. There were rumblings of

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It’s Almost The 4th of July!

Ready to celebrate? If you love celebrating the 4th of July with parades, festivals and fireworks, here’s a local quick, list to make your plans! Make note: A lot of the festivities for 2021 are being held on July 3rd. Independence Fest 2021 – Flower Mound, TX “Celebrate America’s freedom with the Town of Flower Mound at Independence Fest on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Bakersfield Park! This year’s event will continue to build on

Housing Wealth: The Missing Piece of the Affordability Equation

The real estate market is soaring today. Residential home values are rising, and that’s a big win for homeowners. In 2020, there was a double-digit increase in home values – a trend that’s expected to head toward similar levels this year. However, skyrocketing prices are causing some to start questioning affordability in the current housing market. Many are quick to emphasize the fact that homes today are less affordable than they were last year. Black Knight,

Collin County Chronicles~ Hey Sugar Candy Store- Celina, TX

As mentioned in previous blogs, Seay Realty Group loves to highlight the joys of living in North Texas through their team’s own experiences. If you’re searching for the perfect family-friendly place to satisfy your sweet tooth, look no further than Hey Sugar Candy Store in the historic downtown Celina square. Inside this colorful store, you’ll find walls of self-serve candy bins. You can pick out your favorite jelly beans, chocolates, cotton candy and so much more. There

The Classy Cactus – Discovering Denton County

One of my absolute favorite pastimes is visiting antique malls! The history and uniqueness of all the possible treasures you could find, is something I truly admire. Sometimes I visit antique malls searching for something specific, but most of the time I go just to look wondrously, yet sure enough… something always seems to inspire me and makes its way to my home! Can you relate? Are you too, an antique mall addict? If so, then you

At The Table – Discovering Denton County

At The Table is a spectacular venue owned and operated by the mother/daughter team, Deanie and Katie Willis. These ladies have a special knack for making each and every guest feel very special. At The Table is a venue and catering business seeking to highlight the power of breaking bread together. They want to reveal the JOY of inviting others into your home and ensuring they leave filled, both spiritually and physically. And all of

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