Dallas–fort Worth Draws Surge of out-of-Town Homebuyers | https://debbiewarford.com
Dallas–Fort Worth continues to attract both local and national buyers. About 32.1% of housing searches come from outside the metro.
Refinance Is Back, but Strategy Matters More Than Rate
The refinance market is quietly reviving, especially in jumbo and conventional loans, driven by strategic timing and data analysis rather than just low rates. Borrowers increasingly seek cash-out refinances for financial repositioning, not lifestyle…
Developers plan 65-unit townhome project in north McKinney
A new residential development, Mercy Court Townhomes, is planned on 11.2 acres near North Lake Forest Drive and Bloomdale Road in McKinney. The project will feature 65 two-story townhome units across 18 buildings, with two-car garages, fenced backyards,…
One Key Sign We’re Not Headed for a Wave of Foreclosures
Foreclosures are ticking up. And that may make your mind jump straight to thoughts of 2008 – specifically to what happened to the market during the housing crash. So, let’s do exactly what your brain already wants to do, and see if there’s any connection…
Housing Supply Gap Over 4M Homes | https://debbiewarford.com
Supply Shortfall: New home construction lagged household formation by ~50,000 units; cumulative gap exceeds 4 million homes. Young Households Missing: About 1.82 million Gen Z and millennial households delayed forming due to high prices and low…
Home Insurance Industry Growth Forecast | https://debbiewarford.com
Average US annual premiums ↑ to about $2,424 in 2026, from roughly $2,110 in 2025. Global home insurance premiums hit about $336B in 2026, ↑ from roughly $312B in 2025. Insured natural-disaster losses crossed $107B in 2025, the 6th straight year above…
If Your House Isn’t Getting Offers, Read This.
Online searches for “can’t sell house” just hit an all-time high according to Google Trends. So, if your house has been sitting on the market without any bites, you’re not the only one. But it’s also not the end of the road. Homes are selling…
Back to Basics: How to Develop a Training Plan
Insufficient training contributes to real estate agent attrition, so brokerages should offer ongoing, updated education tailored to agents' career stages and learning styles. Programs like EXIT Real Estate Experts' four-week "Masters"…
Top Strategies for Real Estate Success in 2026 | https://debbiewarford.com
The 2026 real estate market is highly competitive, with affordability challenges and fewer profitable transactions. Professionals should leverage both agent and investor roles to expand opportunities and increase revenue streams. Learning multiple…
Strong Cash Flow Opportunities in DFW 2026 | https://debbiewarford.com
Dallas-Fort Worth provides strong cash flow and population growth supporting rental demand. Moderate property prices create a low price-to-rent ratio for investors. Target neighborhoods with upcoming development or infrastructure improvements for better…
