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Seller-Paid 2/1 Buydown: How to Get One, Is It Worth It, and Is It Just Prepaid Interest?

Seller-Paid 2/1 Buydown: How to Get One, Is It Worth It, and Is It Just Prepaid Interest? Updated October 29, 2026 With the average 30-year fixed rate at 7.24% (Freddie Mac, October 29, 2026), a lot of DFW buyers are asking the same thing: "Can I get the seller to pay for a 2/1 buydown, and is it ac

The Marco in Prosper, TX: Venice-Style Lagoon Village, Builder, Location, Timeline and Nearby Homes

The Marco in Prosper, TX: Venice-Style Lagoon Village, Builder, Location, Timeline and Nearby Homes Updated October 29, 2026 Prosper is getting its own little piece of Venice. On October 27, 2026, the Prosper Town Council unanimously approved zoning for The Marco, a 143-acre, roughly $2 billion mixe

Why Buyers and Sellers Should Track the MBA Mortgage Applications Index (October 2026 Data)

Updated October 29, 2026 · Data through the MBA Weekly Survey released October 28, 2026 · Category: Market Stats If you want to know where the Dallas–Fort Worth housing market is heading over the next 30 days, don't wait for the monthly sales report. By the time closed sales hit the headlines, the b

How to Cook the Best Turkey: Roast, Bake, or Deep-Fry (2026 Guide)

Few things put more pressure on a host than the turkey. It is the centerpiece of the table, it takes hours to cook, and it is the one dish everyone remembers when it comes out dry, pale, or still pink at the bone. The good news: a great turkey is not luck. It comes down to a handful of decisions you