DFW Real Estate Weekly

It’s never been harder to be a first-time homebuyer—and now even U.S. mayors and Realtor.com are teaming up to tackle the housing crisis head-on. But what does that mean for you right now, especially in DFW?

This week, Todd and Ian dig into:

🏘️ Why first-time buyers are struggling—and where opportunity still exists 🌴 Even California is relaxing its environmental laws to speed up new construction

📍 DFW Area Deep Dive: Why Wylie, Sac...

We’re officially past the “safe zone” of the summer market—and the bold are the ones who win right now. In this episode, Todd and Ian break down how to beat the late summer DFW real estate market with smart, strategic moves.

🚨 People are getting desperate. That could mean a $20,000 advantage—if you work with the right agent.

PLUS:

🏡 Why even J. Lo & Ben Affleck can’t sell their $60M mansion—and what it reveals about overpricing,...

We're officially past the "comfortable margin of error" before school starts—so what does that mean for the summer real estate market? Todd Tramonte breaks it down.

In this episode:

👉 Artificial Ian runs the real numbers—how FAST can you sell your house?

🌱 Todd gets into the weeds—literally—with his Texas gardening obsession (yes, he's growing apples).

📍 Why is Prosper holding steady while Frisco wobbles? Get Todd's take on local ma...

How do agents choose where to live when they are EXPERTS?? We discuss why we live where we live and what considerations we made in the process!

We love where we live and have some HOT TIPS for you! If you don’t love your situation - we can help you!

Courtney asks the questions - How is it possible that in the same market you have agents that have a waiting list and agents that are mad at rates?! And if I’m a home seller or home buyer...

We have some mortgage updates for you this week. We answer some confusing questions like, what's a "2:1 Buy Down" ? Courtney learns real estate is always a favorite segment!

Todd RIPS APART a big article that Redfin put out with the title "The U.S. Housing Market Has Nearly 500,000 More Sellers Than Buyers—the Most on Record. That Will Likely Cause Home Prices to Fall"

This week we highlight MCKINNEY TEXAS and what is happening there...

Two of our incredible buyer agents, Gibson and Mari, join us on the show this week to brag about how our clients are winning big in the market right now. That could be YOU!

This week we are highlighting HASLETT, TEXAS - good spot for HOMES ON LAND in neighborhoods! West of Southlake and North of Fort Worth the Northwest ISD is highly regarded. About 20% of the homes that were sold in the last year were homes on half an acre to ten...

We are digging into the tough subject of PROBATE today. Asking all the questions:

• What is probate?
• What happens when you HAVE to sell a house?
• How does selling a house in probate work?
• How do people get taken advantage of?

When did DFW home values actually dip? Ian and Todd discuss.

The luxury market is super healthy right now! There's a new private gated golf course community located in southwest Fort Worth. So what’s next for ...

The summer window of real estate is fast closing! Courtney is surrounded by people wanting to buy and sell right now but everyones attitudes are still in 2020. People are not satisfied with the inventory in the market. Todd responds.

What should people be doing right now in the their homes and yards to have an amazing summer?

Whats the state of the market right now? Aren't a lot of agents struggling?

This week we talk DOWNTOWN FORT...

How How How?? Buying and selling a home can foster lots of questions and Todd is answering them today! Including how fast have home prices gone up? And is this a good time to get into real estate?

We also highlight a special area of PARKER, TEXAS!

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Call or TEXT us with your questions for the show -214-310-0008!

Check your HOME BUYER READINE...

People have questions! That's WHY we are here! Todd answers some big questions in this show to help you level up your real estate:

• How do you get into the home you actually want as fast as you can versus a first time buyer - it seems like people always wish they would have leveled up!
• What’s the difference between an agent and a broker?
• What actually is a real estate team?

If you love to travel, Dallas really is a brilliant lo...

We hear this all the time - "Real estate is taking a hit" - is this true? Is EVERYTHING taking a hit?

We dive into the recent reporting from the New York Times and The Daily and their FLAWED LINE OF THINKING.

Todd responds to the new rules that the housing market has and how realtors are evading these rules.

Courtney got to ask one of her burning, FULL PRICE questions:

Are we renting our homes in 2026 during the World Cup and shoul...

Dallas Morning News says, "Turbulence lies ahead even though we led the nation in sales".

Todd speaks to the fear people have about the market in general and gives us a big market update.

We also answer the question - How do you choose the right agent?

(Republic Title came by yesterday and it just reinforced how excellent our agents are.)

We highlight PLANO TEXAS this week and all the JOB opportunity.

DP Lambert calls in to address insu...

Today we are focusing on the Buying and Selling Summer timeline! Todd breaks down the calendar because you need to be rolling. Many people are asking:

- When is the best time to buy?

- Is this summer a good time to be a buyer?

- Are rates good enough to buy a house now?

- Can I sell & buy this summer and do well?

We can help you figure this out for YOU!

The market is HOT - the DFW metroplex topped the U.S. for closed home sales in Ma...

It's time to PROTEST your Property Taxes - you have until May 15th to make this happen! The questions we are asking:

• Is there any reason to not protest my taxes?
• Will it hurt me later?
• How much am I really saving?
• Does it affect my appraisal?
• Would you move to a different county for a different rate? and would it be worth it?!
• Who has the lowest and highest tax rates?

In the second half of the show, it's a show down! COLLIN COUNT...

The stock market is a wild ride these days! Todd breaks down why you should consider your real estate options. And rates are dropping a little …but what you really should be watching is the 10 Year Treasury Rate.

Todd answers some rapid fire questions about what you need to do and how to prepare if you want to buy or sell THIS Summer. That's soon, folks!

And we get into some really helpful property tax and property value questions to...

We are celebrating Ian's birthday today! Lots of laughing. So grateful that we have this guy in our lives.

Spring is here and so is the HAIL! And we here from a roofer about what we need to know.

POLITICS ASIDE! Non-permanent residents have until May 25th to buy a home using FHA financing. Without getting political, this is an updated FHA policy stemming from executive actions prioritizing using federal resources for U.S. Citizens ...

On today's show, we are debunking the headlines that in January 2025, pending home sales in the United States declined to an ALL-TIME LOW, as reported by the National Association of Realtors. Seems like click bait to us and not considering that maybe, just maybe!, it had ANYTHING to do with the fact that we just experienced the coldest January in 25 years!

Mari Arstein joins us on the show to talk about what makes WEATHERFORD, TX s...

Activity is up and Todd is breaking down the demand we are seeing and also how the market is moving in two directions!

Right now, buyer interest is strong and mortgage activity is picking up.

Courtney also raises the question of the Millennial experience and how they can't expect the same results our parents saw.

We are looking for two great agents in FORT WORTH to join our team!

We also discuss what makes SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS such a great...

We have a fun show for you today! We are talking PLANNING, PICKLES AND PIGS!

School is out in 2 months! Is it TOO EARLY to start planning for the summer??

Do National Sporting Events, like March Madness and the Masters impact when you go live on the market?

MANSFIELD, TEXAS has their annual PICKLE PARADE this month and here to comment is our resident Pickle Expert and Buyers Specialist, GRADY DILL...

Call or TEXT us with your questi...