David DeVout - Realtor

05/20/2026

What is Your Home Worth NOW 🏡

Recent home sales have affected your home's value! 💰 📈

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05/08/2026

Another home in McKinney, TX is now Pending and is expected to close soon. 👍🏼 💰

When this home is sold, it will affect YOUR home's value. 🏡 📈

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05/01/2026

Another home in McKinney, TX is now Pending and is expected to close soon. 👍🏼 💰

When this home is sold, it will affect YOUR home's value. 🏡 📈

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04/21/2026

Is April really the best time to list your home?

Historically, spring has been one of the strongest seasons for home sellers. April specifically tends to bring a surge of motivated buyers who are ready to move before summer. Families want to settle in before the new school year, and the warmer weather makes home shopping more appealing.

With 2026's improving market outlook, we're expecting even stronger foot traffic this spring compared to recent years. More buyers are gaining confidence, and inventory is still relatively tight in many areas—which means well-prepared homes could see multiple offers.

If you're thinking about listing this April, here's one key tip: strategic pricing is everything. Overpricing can cause your home to sit, even in a hot market. Work with an agent who knows your local market data and can position your home competitively from day one.

Also, don't skip the prep work. Curb appeal, fresh paint, decluttering, and professional photos make a massive difference in how quickly your home sells—and for how much.

Bottom line: April can absolutely be a great month to list, but success comes down to timing, pricing, and presentation.

Let us know in the comments

04/20/2026

What is Your Home Worth NOW 🏡

Recent home sales have affected your home's value! 💰 📈

🎯 Go to https://NorthTexas.FreeHomeValues.net to get your new home value estimate FREE and INSTANTLY.

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04/16/2026

Nearly half of multigenerational home buyers say caregiving was a primary reason for their purchase — specifically, caring for or wanting to be near aging parents.

There are now more than 70 million Americans age 65 or older, and the question of how families want to handle aging parent care isn't one most people want to fully outsource. Living together — when it's set up well — gives families proximity without sacrificing everyone's independence.

For families with young kids, it works the other way too. Having grandparents nearby can be transformative for daily support, school pickups, and simply not feeling like you're navigating parenthood alone.

This isn't about making the best of a hard situation. It's about designing a living arrangement that actually supports the people you care about most — on both sides of the generational equation.

Read the full article: https://daviddevoutrealtor.myagent.site/is-buying-a-home-together-right-for-your-family-heres-how-to-think-it-through/

04/14/2026

Thinking about multigenerational living? Before you start house hunting, ask yourself one critical question:

Is everyone genuinely choosing this — or is someone just going along with it?

The families who thrive in multigenerational arrangements almost always have shared intent. Everyone wanted it. Everyone understood what they were agreeing to. That's completely different from one party tolerating it because the math worked out or because it felt easier to say yes.

This matters more than the floor plan, more than the financing structure, and more than how nice the property is. If the foundation isn't mutual commitment, the rest won't hold up.

Other questions worth sitting with: Are the financial expectations truly clear and fair? Does everyone have a realistic picture of what shared space feels like on a random Tuesday — not just on a great weekend?

If the answers are honest and mostly positive, multigenerational living can be genuinely great. But if there's hesitation at this stage, it's worth pausing before you move forward.

Read the full article: https://daviddevoutrealtor.myagent.site/is-buying-a-home-together-right-for-your-family-heres-how-to-think-it-through/

04/09/2026

Here's what derails most multigenerational home purchases: families fall in love with the idea, find the perfect property, and convince themselves the financial details will sort themselves out.

They don't.

Before you start the search, get clear on:

💰 Who's on the loan and what that means — Co-borrowers combine income to qualify for more, but they also share legal responsibility for the debt and the equity. That's different from a co-signer, who carries liability but doesn't own a piece of the property.

📝 How ownership is structured — Joint tenancy vs. tenancy in common affects what happens if someone wants to sell, refinance, or passes away. Equal contributions don't always mean equal ownership makes sense.

🤝 Getting it in writing — A written agreement covering expenses, maintenance, common areas, and exit plans protects everyone and makes future conversations easier.

The families who work this out before closing have far smoother experiences than those who assume it'll work itself out.

Read the full article: https://daviddevoutrealtor.myagent.site/is-buying-a-home-together-right-for-your-family-heres-how-to-think-it-through/

04/07/2026

Not every home is built for multigenerational living — and assuming you can make any layout work is where most families get tripped up.

The properties that actually succeed long-term share three key features:

✅ Privacy by design — Dual primary suites, separate entrances, or a finished basement with its own sitting area aren't luxuries. They're what make shared living sustainable.

✅ Flexibility for the future — ADUs (accessory dwelling units) or convertible spaces give you closeness with breathing room. More cities are loosening zoning restrictions to allow this.

✅ Long-term functionality — First-floor suites, wider hallways, zero-step entries. Think about where everyone will be in 10–15 years, not just today.

The best multigenerational homes support both togetherness and independence. If a property only checks one box, keep looking.

Read the full article: https://daviddevoutrealtor.myagent.site/is-buying-a-home-together-right-for-your-family-heres-how-to-think-it-through/

04/02/2026

Multigenerational living isn't a fallback anymore — it's a deliberate strategy more families are choosing. 🏡

According to NAR, 14% of recent buyers purchased a multigenerational home. These families aren't making the best of a bad situation — they're rethinking what "home" needs to do.

Why families are choosing this path:
• Shared costs make homeownership more accessible
• Caregiving support for aging parents or young children
• Remote work makes living near family more feasible
• Daily support and shared routines that strengthen connections

If this is something your family is considering, the key is getting the strategy right from the start — the right property, clear financial structure, and honest conversations before you sign.

Read the full article: https://daviddevoutrealtor.myagent.site/is-buying-a-home-together-right-for-your-family-heres-how-to-think-it-through/