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08/14/2026

The latest National housing report contains an interesting tension:

Home affordability improved compared with last year—but existing-home sales still declined 1.7% in July.

That tells me payment isn’t the only thing holding buyers back.

People are also weighing job confidence, available inventory, cash reserves, insurance and tax costs, and whether a home actually fits their family’s long-term plan.

Nationally, inventory held at a 4.6-month supply and prices were still 2% higher than last year. So this isn’t simply a buyer’s market or seller’s market everywhere.

It’s a more balanced and selective market—one where preparation and property-specific analysis matter more than broad headlines.

NAR's July Existing-Home Sales Report shows sales declined 1.7% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million but increased 0.7% from a year earlier. The median existing-home price rose 2.0% to $434,100, marking 37 straight months of annual price gains, while housing inventor...

08/13/2026

Fort Worth is taking a closer look at one of the fastest-growing parts of the modern economy: data centers.

The City Council has created a commission to evaluate their impact on electricity, water, economic development and nearby neighborhoods.

Major development can create jobs, investment and a stronger tax base. It can also place new demands on infrastructure and affect how surrounding land is used.

For homeowners and investors, the lesson is that property value isn’t shaped by the house alone. Utilities, zoning, transportation and neighboring development can all influence the long-term picture.

Good growth isn’t just about attracting investment. It’s about understanding the tradeoffs before decisions become difficult to reverse.

The 11-member Data Center & Infrastructure Commission is tasked with evaluating developments, with first report due at Nov. 3 work session.

07/28/2026

I’m keeping a closer eye on back-to-school spending this year with this free checklist. Grab yours here:

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07/09/2026

I’m sharing a free guide with easy, everyday habits that help me keep more of what I earn and still enjoy life. Grab your copy here:

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07/08/2026

If you’ve been wanting more income or flexibility, my office is expanding and looking for people to WFH. It helped me grow a ton, and I’ll share the questions you should ask before getting started.

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07/08/2026

Happy July! Bring on the sunshine and new beginnings. What plans do you have for July? Comment or message me I would love to hear.

05/25/2026

Comparison without context is dangerous.

Different incomes.
Different priorities.
Different starting points.
Different goals.

This weekend is a good reminder to stop measuring your financial life against everyone else’s highlight reel.

Instead:

Meet with a professional.
Create a plan.
Understand your path.

Because financial wisdom isn’t about keeping up with someone else’s journey.

It’s about having clarity and confidence in your own.

05/11/2026

Quick homeowner reminder for Tarrant County:

✔️ Protest your property value before May 15
✔️ Make sure your homestead exemption is active and renewed if needed

A lot of people overpay simply because they don’t realize they can challenge the value.

Financial wisdom isn’t always about making more money.

Sometimes it’s about paying attention to the money you don’t need to lose.

Share this with a homeowner friend as a reminder before the deadline.

And if you’d like help understanding what a reasonable protest value might look like, give me a call—I’d be happy to help

05/06/2026

There are seasons where it’s hard to think creatively.

Where everything feels tight.
Limited.
Unclear.

And that doesn’t just happen in life…
it happens with money too.

In those moments, it’s easy to assume there aren’t many options.

But sometimes the issue isn’t the situation…

It’s that we haven’t created space to think clearly about it.

I’ve found that regularly reviewing your finances—
your plan, your priorities, your direction—

creates space for something most people overlook:

Clarity.

And with clarity often comes creativity.

Maybe stewardship isn’t just about managing money.

Maybe it’s about creating space
to see what’s possible.