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10/15/2026

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


10/15/2026

One of our neighborhood favorites: TJ's Seafood Market at 6025 Royal Lane in Preston Royal. They've been serving Dallas since 1989.

Half fish market, half restaurant. Buy fresh fish and shellfish at the counter, take home prepared food, or stay for lunch.

Their catering is a lifesaver for hosting, with party platters for pickup or full-service catering with bar service, staffing and rentals. Holiday orders are open online now.

And if you want to cook at home, just ask. They'll give you recipe cards and show you how to shuck an oyster or make ceviche.

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


10/14/2026

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


10/13/2026

Don't let a historically normal rate cost you a 43x wealth multiplier.

That's the whole segment in one sentence.

Here's the thing people forget: rates where they are today are not a crisis. They're roughly the fifty-year average. The 3% years were the outlier, and now a whole generation of buyers is benchmarking every decision against a number that was never normal.

While they wait, the wealth gap keeps compounding for everyone who bought anyway.

That's why a home like 5152 Brickellia Drive makes real sense for a first-time buyer right now. Lower entry point, 75209 address, three bedrooms, 1,799 square feet, built in 2019, listed at $599,000. We had Jeremy run quick numbers on it and the monthly comes out close to what you'd pay renting a comparable three-bedroom of the same age.

Same payment. One builds your equity. The other builds somebody else's.

Want us to run those numbers for your situation? Reach out.

Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/4y0Hk70



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10/13/2026

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.

10/12/2026

What's the best neighborhood park in East Dallas?

Our vote goes to Tietze Park. Head south on Skillman from Mockingbird and you'll find it where Lakewood, the M Streets and Lower Greenville come together. Locals call it the neighborhood's living room, and it earns the name.

It's where you walk the dog, bump into neighbors and let the kids burn off energy. There's a historic stone pavilion at its center, plus a tennis court, baseball field, playground and pool, all tucked under mature shade trees. The Friends of Tietze Park say it's the most-used park in Dallas per square foot. There's always something happening.

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



10/12/2026

When is the best time to buy a home? The data says: earlier than you think.

https://bit.ly/3TmmNLa 's 2026 report measured net worth at age 50 and compared buyers against people who rented their whole lives. The curve drops off a cliff.

Buy by around 30 and you're about 22.5% ahead by age 50 — roughly $119,000.
Wait until 33 to 37 and that head start drops to about 11%.
Wait until 38 to 42 and it's down to 1.5%. Essentially gone.
Buy after 43 and there's no measurable head start at all.

The part people misread is that last line. It doesn't mean late buyers end up worse off than renters. It means the tree never had enough time to grow. The engine never got going.

So the honest answer to "when should I buy" isn't when the market feels perfect. It's while the clock is still on your side.

If you want to know where you land on that curve, that's a conversation we're happy to have.

Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/4y0Hk70



10/12/2026

September saw a slight dip in new listings, but inventory remains similar to last year, giving buyers time to decide. For sellers, pricing correctly in the first two weeks is crucial. While closed sales were down year-over-year, year-to-date figures show a slight increase. The median sales price saw a dramatic spike, but this was influenced by a few high-end sales, making it a bit misleading.

10/11/2026

Looking for a first date spot in Dallas where you can actually hear each other? Here's ours.

Chocolate Secrets & W**e Garden, on Oak Lawn. It's a gourmet chocolate and w**e boutique-café, and it also books live jazz and blues Wednesday through Saturday from 7:30 to 11. That mix is unusual anywhere. In this part of town it's a small miracle.

It isn't Deep Ellum. It's not a bang-and-bar situation. It's the kind of room where a conversation has a chance.

They also do a lovely afternoon tea with multiple seatings through the day, so call ahead if that's the plan.

Our favorite part is a story. The owner speaks French fluently, and one night we walked in on French lessons happening right there in the shop. The teacher she'd brought in did not speak French as well as most of the patrons sitting around her. Total fail. Absolutely delightful to witness.

Chocolate Secrets & W**e Garden — 3920 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas.

Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/4y0Hk70



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