Relocating to Dallas

06/18/2026

5205 Royal Lane isn't just a house. It's the one people drive by and wonder about.

Weston and I are proud to bring this Russwood Acres gem to market. We're talking a beautifully renovated home in one of Northwest Dallas's most sought-after neighborhoods — the kind of property that doesn't come along often and doesn't sit long when it does.

If you've been waiting for something special, this is it.

📍 5205 Royal Lane, Dallas TX

📞 Call or DM us to schedule a private showing.

06/18/2026

In case you missed it — this one's worth a listen.

We did a full episode on the recent HUD guideline changes around emotional support animals, and it's generating a lot of questions from buyers and sellers alike.

The rules have shifted. What landlords can ask. What documentation actually qualifies. Where the line is between an ESA and a pet — and why it matters in a real estate transaction.

If you own a home, rent one out, or are in the middle of a purchase, this affects you more than you might think.

🎧 Catch up on the latest episode of SOLD with Updike Pugh — link in the comments.

06/18/2026

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.

06/17/2026

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!

06/17/2026

There's a quiet shift underway in Dallas. Some of the biggest names in American finance — Goldman Sachs, Charles Schwab, Blackstone — have moved major operations here, drawing talent from the coasts to what people are now calling "Y'all Street." With no state income tax, a family relocating from New York can keep well over $100,000 more every year.

The capital has arrived. And we have the home to meet it.

We're honored to present 5205 Royal Lane in Russwood Acres — a gated, one-acre estate set on a private cul-de-sac. Five bedrooms, 6,647 square feet, a pool, and the kind of privacy that's increasingly rare this close to the city.

5205 Royal Ln, Dallas TX 75229
5Bd | 5.3Ba | 3Ga | Pool
Offered at $3,967,000.

It would be our honor to show it to you. Reach out anytime to schedule a private tour:

— 214.597.7229 — 972.762.2722 [email protected]

06/16/2026

Your City on Your Terms

Walk to work. Walk to dinner. Walk to the Meyerson, the Nasher, the Pearl, or the game. At 1200 Main St #701, the city is the amenity. This one-bedroom condo in The Metropolitan puts you in the middle of downtown Dallas at $389,900. Concierge, fitness center, rooftop pool. No commute. No compromise. Come see it.

3Be | 2.5Ba | 2Ga | $389,900
214-597-7229 972-762-2722

06/15/2026

Did you know the Dallas Arts District is the largest contiguous urban arts district in the United States? We're talking 68 acres in the heart of the city, home to the AT&T Performing Arts Center, the Nasher Sculpture Center, the DMA, and more. It's one of the things that makes living in Dallas genuinely special. This reel is a quick look at why we love this city.

06/14/2026

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.