Kathleen Hopgood, REALTOR

08/03/2026

Pouring my coffee and sharing my market notes-
🏡 Quick Market Update

A few things on my radar right now:

📉 40% of homes nationally have taken a price cut. Pricing right from the start has never been more important.

📊 Mortgage rates are hovering between 6.5% – 6.9%. Every dip is a window of opportunity — and rates are expected to rise this fall.

⚡ Tiered marketing works. Homes with a strategic, multi-option marketing plan sell 34% faster and see 29% fewer price reductions.

💰 Home insurance costs are up 47% over the last 5 years — that's about $100 more per month on the average payment. A good reason to leave a little cushion in your budget.

Thinking about buying or selling? Let's talk about what these trends mean for you. I'm just a message away.

07/17/2026

📊 ELLIS County Market at a Glance for June 2026
Median Sold Price $415,000
Active Listings 1391
Median Price per sf $179
Median Days on Market 50
Percentage of Original Price 96.8 %
Month Supply 4.5
Closed Sales 379
The market has shifted in favor of buyers — more inventory, more time to decide, and more room to negotiate. Whether you're thinking about making a move or just curious what your home is worth, I'm always happy to chat. No pressure, just straight answers.
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💭 Final Thought
As always, I'm here for you—whether it's a real estate question or just wondering what that house down the street sold for. Reply to this post or give me a call anytime.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend!!
Kathleen Hopgood KW Realty Ellis County
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03/09/2026

🏡 New Listing Alert!
Welcome to 701 Queens Drive — a beautiful place to call home! Featuring inviting spaces, great natural light, and a location you’ll love, this home is ready for its next chapter.

✨ Schedule your private showing today!
🔗 Click here for more info: https://listings.dfwpropertymedia.com/701_queens_dr-8299

03/04/2026

✨ JUST LISTED in Waxahachie, TX ✨

This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 2,059 sq ft of comfortable living space — plus a 3-car garage you don’t find every day!

Step outside to a spacious backyard perfect for entertaining, grilling, and making memories.

💰 Offered at $343,900
📍 Close to local amenities
🚗 3-Car Garage
🌿 Entertainer’s Backyard

Click this link to check out this wonderful property & schedule your tour! https://listings.dfwpropertymedia.com/order/fb9cc87c-5919-4fbc-1677-08de7845391e

Brokered by Keller Williams Realty, Ellis County.

02/16/2026

Affordability conditions are improving....so that is good news!

01/01/2026

09/06/2025

Hey, check it out!

Foreclosures are rising slightly, but they’re nowhere near the levels of 2008. And delinquency trends don’t point to a crash ahead.

This is something industry professionals are going to watch in the days ahead. If you want to stay up to date, let’s connect so you always have the latest information.

Keller Williams Realty, Kathleen

You may be seeing headlines about how foreclosures are rising. And if that makes you nervous we’re headed for another crash, here’s what you should know.

09/04/2025

Hey, check it out!

If you're not finding a home you love, the new home market is buzzing with opportunity. With record-high incentives, price cuts in play, and builders itching to move inventory, this is the best time in years to buy new construction.

Curious how far today’s incentives could stretch your budget? Let’s connect so you can see what builders are offering in our area.

Keller Williams Realty, Kathleen

Even with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the right price.

09/01/2025

Hey, check it out!

Before you decide to rent your house, make sure to carefully weigh the pros and cons of becoming a landlord. For some homeowners, the hassle (and the expense) may not be worth it.

Keller Williams Realty, Kathleen

If your house is on the market but you haven’t gotten any offers you’re comfortable with, you may be wondering: what do I do if it doesn’t sell? 

08/30/2025

Hey, check it out!

If today’s housing market feels stuck, remember it’s never stayed down for good. Slowdowns end, activity returns, and people get moving again. So, let’s connect, because when the next wave of buyers shows up, you won’t want to miss it.

As activity picks up again, will you be ready to put your house back on the market, or do you need to move sooner?

Keller Williams Realty, Kathleen

Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes off the market.