Property taxes are an important factor to consider when selecting your suburb. Find out the top five highest and lowest 2021 property tax rates for DFW-area suburbs, as well as factors determining rates and how you may be exempt from some taxes or may qualify for a reduction.
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Sellers are taking advantage of DFW’s hottest sellers market since the 70s and buyers will pay the price in more ways than one. If you felt relieved to buy your home this spring only offering 10% over list price then don’t be surprised when the big bad tax assessor comes to town. Here are some things to expect and be better prepared for if you’re in the market.
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Have you noticed the lack of houses on the market? Have you started to wonder when this will come to an end? Are you wondering where you will move to in 2021 and what homes will be available to you? Yeah I have been thinking about that too. Could new construction be the answer?
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“According to the real estate information company Zillow, the median home value for the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area rose to around $256,000 as of June 2020. That was an increase of 2.4% from the same month a year earlier, by their estimation.
The chart below, created by Zillow, shows the median home value for the DFW area over the past year or so. As you can see, prices began to climb steadily in 2014 and followed that trajectory for several years. The company’s forecast for Dallas home prices is shown in the green shaded area.
In June, Zillow’s research team stated: “Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metro home values have gone up 2.4% over the past year and Zillow predicts they will fall -1.9% within the next year.”
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I wrote this article as a reaction and response to Logan Mohtashami’s piece on Housingwire.com earlier this year. He makes some interesting points on the U.S. housing market in the spring and summer of 2020. But how do his findings compare to the Dallas/Fort Worth market?
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You hear these phrases often: “Oh, you should list your home now. It’s a seller’s market.” or the opposite, “Buy now because there is not a lot of competition. It’s a buyer’s market.”
News organizations, businesses, and individuals love to talk about the DFW real estate market in these generalized terms. Maybe they feel savvy and cool for using such lingo. The truth is that the market is not as simple as they make it sound…
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The Dallas/Fort Worth real estate market is hot, but that does not mean you have to sacrifice quality to stay in your budget. In fact, single-family homes constructed in the last ten years under $300,000 are available in DFW and the surrounding area in good neighborhoods. See our list!
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Lewisville is becoming one of the hottest Dallas-area markets for young professionals and middle-aged folks alike. You won't believe the growth and cultural updates happening to this town. Read more for details about the exciting developments.
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You'll likely receive your 2018 tax assessment for your property very soon. As far as property taxes go, it’s been a rough couple of years for DFW’s middle class. In 2017, we saw some record valuation stay high, and 2018 likely won't be much kinder to most. Protest your property taxes to potentially save yourself a large chunk of change. Nail & Key Real Estate Group can help you maximize your savings by giving you the most accurate home valuation. Contact us today so we can help you with that! Once you've obtained that info, continue on using our instructions below.
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If you’re rated 8/10 or higher on GreatSchools.com, you’re likely going to be in that area where school district drives your sales.
For example, a home that would sell for $310,000 in the summer months would probably only sell for $300,000 in winter.
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Ground will be breaking in April 2018 on The Edge, the first new Coppell-based office development in likely more than a decade. Located off of 121 Frontage Rd and the southwest corner of N. Denton Tap Rd in Coppell, the building site will encompass approximately 5.4 acres.
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Nail & Key Real Estate services is the first real estate group in Dallas/Fort Worth to sell a condo accepting the world’s first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin.
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If you're currently using Zillow or plan to use this tool to assist your home search, it's important to understand the "Zestimate" feature of the app.
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Nail & Key co-founder, Brandt Barham, specializes in investment properties. Read his valuable insights below before you purchase a foreclosure.
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Young? Long-time renter? Afraid you're not ready to invest in a home? It's time to STOP RENTING. You may be more ready than you think. Our trusted local lender of Integrity Mortgage, Brittany Wilson, shares about why you should consider buying instead of renting.
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If you checked your mail in the last week or so, you’ve likely received your 2017 tax assessment for your property. As far as property taxes go, it’s been a rough couple of years for DFW’s middle class. In 2016, we saw some record valuation spikes, and 2017 hasn’t been any kinder to most.Rioting and disputing your valuation are certainly acceptable responses and Nail & Key can assuredly help you with the latter. Here’s what you need to do.
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THE FUTURE OF HOME-SELLING MIGHT HAVE JUST HIT THE DFW METROPLEX. Opendoor, a Silicon Valley startup, has allegedly reconfigured the entire home-selling process for you– modernizing an industry that has seen little change over time.
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There are horror stories in the DFW housing market right now. Putting your offer in only to find out that you’re competing with 13 other bids and it goes for $10,000 above asking price. You’re not alone. Hundreds of families across the Metroplex are shaking their heads and saying “the market is just so hot right now.”
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Nail & Key Co-Founder, Brandt Barnham, has a few predictions to share about the 2017 market in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. We think you will want to take notes, as Brandt is known for his ability to recognize trends in our area.
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