Tomie Fox Real Estate Group

05/30/2026

The market isn’t bad; it’s just balanced again.

In fact, nearly 40% of sellers now expect they may need to make concessions to close a deal (up significantly from last year). At the same time, buyers are taking longer to make decisions and paying much closer attention to condition, pricing, and overall value.

Homes that are clean, well-presented, and priced correctly are still selling.
Homes priced too high to buy negotiating room are sitting.

That’s because today’s buyers are factoring in everything. Interest rates, repairs, insurance, monthly payments, and the cost of updates after closing.

And sellers are realizing that pricing based on emotional attachment instead of market value usually leads to longer days on market and more price reductions later.

This isn’t a bad market.
It’s just a market that rewards strategy over stubbornness.

05/30/2026

🎈 🎈 O P E N H O U S E 🎈 🎈
TODAY | 10-12 PM

Homes We're Selling Saturday! 🏡

📪 105 Carls Court
Boyd, TX 76052

🛏 3
🛀🏻 2.5
📐 2450

Tomie Fox Scherb - Broker | Owner

For more information on this property, please call or text!
📱940-210-8088 - Tomie
📱940-255-4460 - Lana
📱940-453-0534 - Kristen
📱940-389-2527 - Scott

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05/29/2026

A Pickle ball tournament for a cause? Count me in! Add this fun event to your calendar and head on out to cheer on the teams and take part in this great community initiative.

05/28/2026

This property combines small-town charm, a great location, and room to grow — all wrapped into one inviting home. Schedule your showing today!

from mls: Charming 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom brick home situated on a spacious corner lot just under half an acre in the heart of Chico, Texas! Conveniently located close to schools and town amenities, this property offers both comfort and functionality with plenty of room to make it your own. Inside, y...

05/27/2026

Buying a home in Decatur is one of the biggest financial decisions in a person's life.

And the behind the scenes work is where deals are made or lost.

That's where I spend most of my time.

Calling listing agents, reaching out to my network, and finding homes before they hit the MLS.

Doing diligence on properties before you waste your time touring one with major red flags.

And when it's time to write an offer, I already know what the seller cares about, so we can come in strong without overpaying.

If you want someone who puts in the legwork behind the scenes, I'd love to connect.

I'm Tomie, a real estate agent in Decatur. Follow along for honest takes on buying, selling, and living here.

P.S. Most of my clients start by sending me a message right here on Instagram, so don't be shy!

05/27/2026

👏👏 Testimonial Tuesday 👏👏

05/25/2026

In the midst of the barbecues and the time off and the pool parties, we take a moment to recognize those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

05/24/2026

Homes We're Selling Saturday! 🏡

📪 308 Oakwood Street
Chico, TX 76431

🛏 2
🛀🏻 2
📐 1696

Tomie Fox Scherb - Broker | Owner

For more information on this property, please call or text!
📱940-210-8088 - Tomie
📱940-255-4460 - Lana
📱940-453-0534 - Kristen
📱940-389-2527 - Scott

TOMIEFOX.COM

05/23/2026

Listen… I say this with love.

Just because the house has been in the family for 40 years does not mean buyers are lining up to pay top dollar for original carpet, wood paneling, and a kitchen that still remembers the moon landing.

Today’s buyers are factoring in paint, flooring, roof age, HVAC, kitchen updates, bathrooms, and every “we just never got around to it” project.

That doesn’t mean your home can’t sell well—it absolutely can.

But pricing based on memories instead of market value is usually the fastest way to sit on the market.

The goal is not to price for your emotional attachment; It’s to price for a strong, strategic sale.

Clean, bright, and well-priced beats “perfect” every single time.

05/22/2026

Staying connected to Him changes everything.

Growth doesn’t come from striving harder, rather from abiding deeper. 🌿
When we stay rooted in Christ, the fruit follows.