Updike Pugh

06/02/2026

Berkshire Hathaway (our parent company) continues to show their commitment to housing!

The all-cash deal reflects Berkshire Hathaway’s “commitment to housing” as the company aims to “to deliver the dream of homeownership,” CEO Greg Abel said.

06/01/2026

Is the Dallas 75214 housing market finally softening? 📊 Here is the truth behind the numbers.

We are looking at the latest data, and the big headline might surprise you. While spring inventory is adjusting, sellers who price their homes with integrity are still walking away with 100% of their list price—marking a 16-month high for the neighborhood!

If you are looking to buy or sell in Lakewood or East Dallas, you cannot rely on "on-paper" assumptions alone. You need to know how the reduction in inventory changes your strategy.

Want the full market breakdown? The full episode of Sold with Updike Pugh is streaming now! Click the link in our bio to listen. 🎧✨

#75214

05/31/2026

Open house today, 1–3 PM at 5205 Royal Lane in Dallas.
This is a serious home. 5 bedrooms, 5.3 baths, 3-car garage, and 6,647 square feet priced at $3,967,000 in one of Northwest Dallas's most sought-after pockets.

If you've been watching 75229, this is worth your afternoon. Weston and I will be there. Come say hello.

📍 5205 Royal Lane, Dallas TX 75229
🕐 Today, 1–3 PM
📞 Jeff: 214.597.7229 | Weston: 972.762.2722

#75229

05/30/2026

This Plano home does the work so you don’t have to.

Cement siding. Epoxy garage floors. Tankless water heater. Bosch appliances. Quartz counters and wood floors throughout. Primary suite up top, two more bedrooms with walk-ins, laundry where it belongs.

Steps from Plano’s Historic Downtown Arts District. Restaurants, coffee, parks, weekends already planned.

DM us for a private showing

716 Wooster Ln, Plano TX 75074
3 Bd / 2.1Ba / 2Ga | 1,845 Sqft | $459,900
Full Listing - https://bit.ly/716Wooster_2026
For More Information, REACH OUT TODAY!

05/30/2026

Buyers, this one’s for you.

A 2/1 buydown lets you step into a payment instead of jumping straight to the top. Your rate drops 2% in year one, 1% in year two, and locks at your permanent rate in year three.

That first year savings can be real money. On a $500,000 loan, you could be saving $600 or more per month in year one alone.

The best part: in this market, many sellers are offering to fund it as part of the deal. You get the relief without paying out of pocket for it.

If you want to understand what this could mean for your specific situation, let’s talk. I’m Jeff Updike with Updike Pugh at Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate. 214.597.7229.

05/30/2026

🏡 First-time buyer? Here's something most people don't explain until it's too late.

Earnest money isn't a fee. It doesn't disappear. When you put down a few thousand dollars to show you're serious, that money is simply being held — and at closing, it comes right back to you as part of your down payment.

Think of it as parking your money, not losing it.

If you're getting ready to write your first offer, we'd love to walk you through the process so there are no surprises. Give us a call — we've got 50+ combined years helping Dallas buyers do this right.

📞 Jeff Updike: (214) 597-7229
📞 Weston Pugh: (972) 762-2722
🌐 https://bit.ly/4wXrlqc

05/29/2026

Should you buy a fully renovated, turnkey home or take on the challenge of a fixer-upper?

In this episode of Sold with Updike Pugh, Jeff Updike is joined by special guest Jeremy Radcliffe from SWBC Mortgage while Weston is away on vacation. Together, they tackle one of the biggest questions every homebuyer faces: does it make financial sense to pay top dollar for a completed renovation, or should you buy a house that needs work and invest your own time and money?

We also step inside the highly popular 75214 ZIP code for our weekly Market Watch and take you on a virtual tour of a beautifully remodeled mid-century modern style home located at 7142 Shook Street. Sitting right in the sweet spot of the neighborhood's median price zone, this home perfectly illustrates the value of move-in-ready properties.

Finally, we explore what it takes to finance a million-dollar home in today's market. Jeremy breaks down the 2026 max conforming loan limits, explains how jumbo territory changes the rules for buyers, and shares how creative options like a temporary 2-1 buy-down can ease your monthly payment.

What you’ll learn in this episode:
✅ The 75214 Market Pulse: Why inventory is tightening up and how homes are hitting 100% of their original list price.
✅ Financing a Million-Dollar Home: The magic conforming loan number for 2026 and how it impacts your monthly payment.
✅ The True Cost of Renovation: Carrying costs, unexpected plumbing surprises, and why kitchen remodels cost double what they used to.
✅ Local Hotspots: Why locals flock to White Rock Lake, Cane Rosso, Mont Lake City, and the area's best craft beer growler shops.
✅ Turnkey vs. Renovation: Why getting into a finished product is often the best choice for high-end buyers.

Connect with our Guest:
Learn more about customized home financing options or get in touch with Jeremy Radcliffe directly by visiting his website at jeremyradcliffe.com.

Get more information for 7142 Shook Ave. here: https://www.updikepugh.com/realestate/details/108345016/7142-shook-avenue-dallas-tx-75214

05/29/2026

Turnkey Masterpiece vs. Renovation Chaos: Which would you choose? 🏡💥

Weston is out this week, so Jeff is joined by mortgage expert Jeremy Radcliffe from SWBC to break down the real numbers behind buying a fully renovated home vs. fixing one up.

If you are looking in the high-end Dallas market, the hidden carrying costs and variable construction loan rates might completely change your strategy.

In this episode teaser:

📊 75214 Market Check: Why homes are holding strong at 100% of list price.

💳 The Loan Limit Switch: Where conforming loans end and jumbo loans begin.

🛠️ Renovation Reality: The unexpected wall surprises that can break your budget.

📍 Tour: A sneak peek inside the gorgeous, mid-century inspired 7142 Shook Street!

Full episode drops soon! Tap the link in our bio to subscribe so you can catch the full breakdown. 🎧✨

#75214

05/28/2026

Your Zestimate is not your home's value. It's a computer guessing from a distance. It can't see the kitchen you redid, the lot that backs to nothing, or the street everyone wants to live on. The only number that matters is what a real buyer will pay this month for this house. We can tell you that. The internet can't.

05/27/2026

At the center of this home, a spacious living room with wood beams and a brick fireplace sets the stage for gatherings big or small. Sliding doors open into a bright solarium — the perfect spot for plants, pets, or your morning coffee. It’s a space that blends comfort, character, and natural light, giving your home a true sense of warmth.

113 Overhill Drive, Waxahachie, TX 75165
4 Bd / 3Ba / 3Ga | 3,063 Sqft | $475,000
Full Listing - https://bit.ly/113OverhillDr2025
For More Information, REACH OUT TODAY!