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10/23/2026

Thinking about selling sometime in the next six months? We'd start on this list today.

The new appraisal report from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac goes mandatory for most conventional loans on Nov. 2, 2026, and it asks for a lot more detail about your home. So pull together receipts, permits and dates for every update. Find out how old your roof is, because without paperwork the appraiser has to estimate it. Fix the deferred maintenance now instead of the week before you list. And get every room ready for its close-up, since the appraiser will photograph all the kitchens, baths, bedrooms and living areas.

A little prep now protects your price later. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/PUYD4m5pz88?si=5MqufE8OnXfEQ5kL



10/23/2026

Should you wait for the Fed to cut rates before buying a home?

We hope you're comfortable, because the Fed's own September projections show no rate cuts through 2027.

Meanwhile, the market is shifting in buyers' favor. In our business, buyer interest is up because there's more inventory and real room to negotiate. Buyers aren't having to give up everything to get a contract the way they did for years.

If you've been sitting on the sidelines waiting for a rate cut, this is a good moment to run your real numbers. Full episode: https://youtu.be/PUYD4m5pz88?si=5MqufE8OnXfEQ5kL



10/23/2026

An $800M development and a fight over 240-foot towers at Preston Royal! 🏠🏙️

In Episode 362 of Sold with Updike Pugh, Jeff and Weston explore Knox-Henderson and break down the upcoming November 10th City Council vote that has all of North Dallas talking!

Here’s what’s inside this episode:
• Market Watch: Why Knox-Henderson homes are selling in just 17 days (30 days faster than last year!), while overall inventory gives buyers negotiating room.
• Property Tour: A walk-through of 2300 N Carroll Avenue—a 4,000 sq ft Josh Nimmo design featuring a private pool courtyard, a second-floor sky lounge with downtown skyline views, and an independent 665 sq ft income casita.
• Homeownership 101: The Preston Royal Showdown! Learn about the requested zoning changes from 54 feet to 240 feet, the 92% neighbor opposition, and the District 13 recall petition.
• What Locals Love: Kimchi fries at Hungry Belly, live patio shows at The Rustic, and cattle-ranching history along the Katy Trail.

👉 View full property photos and listing details here:https://www.updikepugh.com/realestate/details/78159843/2300-n-carroll-avenue-dallas-tx-75204

10/23/2026

Discover a unique property that pays for itself and learn about the intense development battles happening at Preston Royal. We also break down why homes are flying off the market in Knox Henderson and share local favorites you cannot miss. Have you noticed these changes in your neighborhood?

10/22/2026

What most people miss about the DFW market right now: sellers pulled back too.

August numbers for single-family homes: DFW had a 4.3-month supply, and Dallas County sat right at 4 months. That's the line between a seller's market and a balanced one.

The DFW median price was $390,000, flat year over year. Dallas County was $369,000, down 1%. Homes sold in a median of 58 days for about 95% of list.

And the piece that explains it all: active listings are down 6% from a year ago, new listings are down 10%, and pending sales are down 11%. Fewer buyers, but fewer sellers too.

Full episode: https://youtu.be/PUYD4m5pz88?si=5MqufE8OnXfEQ5kL


10/22/2026

Does a foreclosure start mean someone is losing their home?

No. A foreclosure start is a legal notice filed after missed payments. Plenty of owners resolve it, refinance, or sell long before it goes further.

Locally, DFW is averaging a little over 800 foreclosure starts a month, up about 24% according to ATTOM. Sounds alarming until you compare it with 2015, a calm year, when DFW averaged more than 1,000 a month.

Older loans still make up the majority of starts, and those owners usually have equity. About 47% of DFW mortgaged homes are equity-rich, meaning the owner owes less than half the home's value. That equity lets people sell on their own terms.

Full episode: https://youtu.be/PUYD4m5pz88?si=5MqufE8OnXfEQ5kL



10/21/2026

Looking for something different to do in North Dallas? Visit Valley House Gallery & Sculpture Garden at 6616 Spring Valley Road.

Donald and Peggy Vogel founded it, and this is Valley House's 70th year. The gallery shows rotating exhibitions, currently David A. Dreyer: Cenote-Resonant Light through November 21. The sculpture garden outside is the reason to linger.

Two of our favorite artists are represented here, Mark Messersmith and Deborah Ballard. One of us even has a Messersmith at home.

Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Full episode: https://youtu.be/PUYD4m5pz88?si=5MqufE8OnXfEQ5kL


10/20/2026

Is Texas a buyer's market? Our verdict: balanced, leaning toward buyers.

The numbers from July 2026 tell the story. Texas had a 5.5-month supply of homes. The median price sat at $339,000, flat from last year, while sales ticked up about 2%. Homes took about 63 days to sell, and the typical price cut was $13,000, or 3.6% off the original list price.

Builders are a big part of it. They kept inventory coming and kept buying down rates, and that put real pressure on resale sellers.

Two more things every Texas homeowner should know. Insurance: the Dallas Fed found the typical premium rose 60% from 2019 to 2024, double the national increase. Taxes: the homestead exemption is now $140,000, and $200,000 if you're 65 or older or disabled.

Austin and San Antonio are the softest. DFW is the tightest. Thinking about a move? Call us before you price or make an offer.

Full episode: https://youtu.be/PUYD4m5pz88?si=5MqufE8OnXfEQ5kL


10/20/2026

Here's a number we can't stop talking about: 43.

That's how many times more net worth the typical homeowner has compared to the typical renter. About $430,000 versus about $10,000. Federal Reserve numbers, not ours.

What surprised us most is that the rate isn't the story. The clock is. https://bit.ly/3TmmNLa 's 2026 data shows that buying your first home by 30 puts you 22.5% ahead in net worth by age 50. Wait until after 43 and that advantage disappears. Today the median first-time buyer is 40.

You can refinance a rate. You can't refinance time.

If you're in your 20s or 30s and wondering whether now makes sense, that's a conversation, not a guess. Call us at 214-597-7229 or visit https://bit.ly/3DWF1uP .

Weston and I unpacked all of it on Episode 356 of SOLD with Updike Pugh. Full episode in the comments. And remember, we want to be your realtors for life.

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