Steven J. Thomas - Realtor

05/27/2026

Price just dropped on this one — and the numbers already didn't make sense to pass up.

1924 Kelva Dr, Haslet, TX 76052
4 bed | 3.5 bath | 2,846 sqft | Built 2023 | $449,000

Here's what makes this different from everything else in this price range:

The assumable VA loan. 4.875% interest rate. In today's market, that's not a feature — that's the whole conversation. A qualified buyer can take over this loan and skip the 7%+ rate entirely. That one detail alone could save you hundreds of dollars a month for the life of the loan.

The price per square foot. At $158/sqft, you're buying well below the neighborhood average of $187/sqft. That's not a typo. The market says this home is worth more than what they're asking.

The energy efficiency. Full foam insulation and a tankless water heater keep the average electricity bill at $168/month year to date. In a 2,846 sqft home. That's rare.

Now here's what you're actually living in:
- Primary suite is downstairs — private, quiet, away from the action upstairs
- Dedicated home office or flex room
- Upstairs gameroom — the kids or guests have their own zone
- Open-concept kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a butler's pantry
- Fireplace in the living area | 2-car garage

Northstar — a 750-acre master-planned community. HOA is only $83/month. Northwest ISD schools. Annual taxes: $11,444.

MLS #21246925

DM us or go to stevenjthomas.com/chat-with-steve to ask questions or schedule a tour.

05/15/2026

We are back at it!

It’s Closing Day!

Shoutout to my Envision Home Lending partners Lance Wilmore and Dalton Maxwell for pulling this one over the finish line with all the hurdles we had!

05/14/2026

It's Closing Day!!!

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05/12/2026

Roughly 1 in 20 home sales in DFW fall apart before closing — and right now, the cracks are showing in five very predictable places: inspection surprises, low appraisals, title issues, buyer financing collapse, and last-minute cold feet during the option period.

If you have already been burned once on a deal that fell through, you do not need a pep talk. You need a plan. I broke down all five deal-killers and exactly how to prep your DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Lancaster, Glenn Heights, or Red Oak home to dodge them.

Read the full breakdown: https://stevenjthomas.com/deal-killers-dallas-home-sales-desoto

05/12/2026

The Dallas-Fort Worth market just changed. Active listings are up about 11% year over year. Days on market are near 62. Median prices slipped a little. In DeSoto, homes are sitting 43 to 49 days and the median is around $350K. Buyers — you finally have real negotiating power on price, closing costs, and rate buydowns. Sellers — you can still win, but you have to price right and prep early. I broke down exactly what's happening across southwest DFW and how to use it on the blog. Read it here →

Buy, sell, or invest in DFW with trusted Realtor Steven J. Thomas. Explore DeSoto TX listings and Dallas Fort Worth homes.

05/11/2026

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05/06/2026

🏡 Thinking about selling your DeSoto TX home in 2026?

Before you decide, get the REAL numbers — not guesswork.

📊 Median home price: $345K
📅 Average days on market: 43 days
💰 Equity insights + a step-by-step seller strategy — all inside

The DeSoto TX market has shifted. Knowing the data could be the difference between leaving money on the table and walking away with max profit.

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https://stevenjthomas.com/dallas-fort-worth-real-estate-tips/b/should-i-sell-my-home-desoto-tx-2026

03/26/2026

Dallas just did something almost no other big city did in 2025.

Cost of living went down.

While inflation stayed elevated nationally — Dallas dropped 0.8% and landed 1.5% below the U.S. average.

Here's what that means for DFW homeowners right now:
🏡 Your equity has been building while costs cooled
📉 DFW rents dropped ~2.5% — easing the market for your next move
💰 Builder incentives are still on the table for new construction
📍 DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Red Oak, Glenn Heights — all in strong sell zones

If you've been thinking about a sell and build in Dallas, this is the data that says go.

👇 Drop PLAN in the comments or tap the link in bio to book your free Sell + Build Game Plan call. One conversation, zero pressure.

03/25/2026

The Dallas housing market just hit an inflection point.
Buyers are active. Inventory is tight. Your home is priced firm.

But if rates spike from here — that changes fast. ⚠️

Here's what smart move-up buyers in DFW are doing right now:
🏡 Selling while buyer demand is still strong
💰 Capturing equity before the market cools
🔨 Locking in DFW builder incentives — rate buydowns, design credits, free upgrades
📍 Moving into new construction in Frisco, Prosper, or Celina

Selling your house in Dallas doesn't have to mean starting over. It means starting fresh — in a brand new home.
The best time to sell in Dallas is when buyers are competing. Right now, they still are.

👇 Drop UPGRADE in the comments or DM me that word and I'll send you a free breakdown of how the sell-and-buy process works in today's DFW market.

12/25/2025