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Real Estate Insights for Lantana, Argyle, Flower Mound and Denton County

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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If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years as home prices skyrocketed and you made your monthly mortgage payments. Home equity builds over time and can help you achieve certain goals. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, the average borrower with a home loan has almost $300,000 in equity right now. As you weigh your options, especially in the face of inflation …

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Each year, homeowners planning to make a move are faced with a decision: sell their house during the holidays or wait. And others who have already listed their homes may think about removing their listings and waiting until the new year to go back on the market. The truth is many buyers want to purchase a home for the holidays, and your house might be just what they’re …

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Housing Subdivision

Experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis like we saw back in 2008, and that’s good news for the housing market. As Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, says: “. . . don’t expect a housing bust like the mid-2000s, as lending standards in this housing cycle have been much tighter and homeowners have historically high levels of home equity, so there likely won’t be …

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Short-term rentals top of mind? If not, maybe they should be. With the demand higher than ever and projected to increase, 2023 might be the right time for you to try on a short-term rental. According to the VRBO 2022 Trend Report the demand for short term rentals was continuing on an upward trend post-pandemic recovery.  And through 2023, short term rentals are forecasted …

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Downsize

Do you ever feel like you’re living in limbo, when you have MORE home than you need? Absolutely! As life evolves, our needs may change for what we need to make us happy and feeling fulfilled. Maybe you’re ready to travel more, or find new experiences that you’ve been dreaming about for awhile now. The need for change isn’t always easy to identify, so …

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As you look ahead to the winter season, you’re likely making plans and thinking about what you want to achieve before the year ends. One of those key decision points could be whether or not you want to move this year. If the location or size of your current home no longer meets your needs, finding a house that better suits your lifestyle may …

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If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound scary at first. But it doesn’t have to be. One way to take the fear out of budgeting is understanding some of the costs you might encounter.  And to do that, turn to trusted real estate professionals. They can help you plan your finances and prepare your budget. …

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While higher mortgage rates are creating affordability challenges for homebuyers this year, there is some good news for those people still looking to buy a home. As the market has cooled this year, some of the intensity buyers faced during the peak frenzy of the pandemic has cooled too. Here are just a few trends that may benefit you when you go to buy a home today. 1. …

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Get Better Interest Rate

Thinking of buying a home, and want to save money on your next mortgage? Don’t let the fear of rising interest rates keep you from making your move. With interest rates on the rise, getting the best possible rate is even more important than ever — especially since it’ll be around for the next 15 or 30 years. Keep in mind that your interest …

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