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Real Estate Agents Serving all YOUR Real Estate needs throughout North Dallas counties.

Selling your home, Buying a home, New Construction or Pre-existing, Investing, Leasing, Tax appraisal evaluations,

10/30/2026

“A city is a place where interesting always beats beautiful.” — Megan Harlan

10/30/2026

🏡 8572 Rochdale Ct, Frisco, TX 75035 — take a look inside this Frisco home!

📞 Call The Tom May Team at 214-223-4600.

10/29/2026

🏡 Frisco update: 922 homes for sale in Frisco right now (NTREIS, Oct 29), median list price $699,000. If you've been waiting for choice and negotiating room, this is your window. Read why it's a great time to shop for a home: https://thetommayteam.com/932-homes-for-sale-in-frisco-right-now-why-this-is-a-great-time-to-shop-for-a-home/
📞 Call The Tom May Team at 214-223-4600.

10/29/2026

Plano voters decide Tuesday, Nov. 3 on Proposition A — five visitor-paid venue taxes (rental car, hotel, parking, admissions, venue use) that would put up to $700M from the city toward a new city-owned arena at Willow Bend, with no property tax increase. Early voting is underway. Read what it means for the proposed Dallas Stars district: https://thetommayteam.com/plano-voters-to-decide-nov-3-on-taxes-for-the-proposed-dallas-stars-district-at-willow-bend/
📞 Call The Tom May Team at 214-223-4600.

10/29/2026

🍂 Fall in North Texas doesn't ease in gently — one week it's 90°, the next it's a hard freeze. New on our blog: your North Dallas fall home maintenance checklist before the first freeze — foundation and our clay soil, heater check, protecting pipes, gutters and roof, detectors/chimney/pests, and what NOAA's wetter winter outlook means for drainage now.

A weekend or two of this now beats the emergency calls on the first freezing morning.

📞 Call The Tom May Team at 214-223-4600.

https://thetommayteam.com/fall-home-maintenance-in-north-dallas-your-checklist-before-the-first-freeze/

10/29/2026

Builder’s “below-market” rates sound tempting, here’s how to check if it’s truly the best deal for your North Texas home search. 🏡

With borrowing costs up and builders eager for sales, more new homes come with flashy rate offers and incentives. But what looks like a simple win can hide tradeoffs, so always slow down and weigh each piece before you say yes:

- Confirm if the rate is fixed long-term or only for the first few years. 🔍

- Double-check which specific homes and loan types qualify, many offers are limited.

- Calculate the full monthly payment, factoring in property taxes, insurance, and any mortgage insurance.

- Review whether lender fees or required points offset the advertised savings.

- Ask if the offer is tied to using the builder’s preferred lender and what that means for your options.

- Compare the incentive to closing-cost credits or price reductions, it’s not just about the rate.

- Get competing quotes from outside lenders on the same home for a full-picture decision. 📑

A little extra homework upfront can help you turn a builder incentive into real buying power, especially with shifting North Texas market dynamics. Thinking about a new build or builder offer? Save this list, and reach out if you want a second set of eyes on the fine print!

Feel free to call us anytime! 214-223-4600

10/28/2026

Debating on whether or not it's time to move? All you have to do is call. Let's chat about it!

10/28/2026

New construction perks vs. resale pricing, what really tips the scale in today’s Dallas market? 🏡

Buyers are noticing builder incentives look more tempting as market conditions shift, but it pays to look closer before jumping in. Below-market rate offers, closing-cost help, and limited-time deals can seem like an easy win, yet every incentive comes with fine print and sometimes trade-offs you might miss in a fast-moving search.

- Builder incentives often target select homes and lenders, so flexibility is limited.

- Softer demand gives buyers more time to compare resale and new construction options side by side. 📋

- Some rate incentives lower payments for a short time but may cost more over the full loan term.

- Price reductions or closing credits on resale homes can sometimes match, or even outshine, builder perks.

- Every advertised rate or deal comes with eligibility rules, lender preferences, or deadlines to meet.

- Setting your home search by monthly payment, factoring taxes, insurance, and HOA, is often more revealing than just comparing sticker prices. 💡

- Negotiation is back: seasoned agents are finding room for extras, whether it’s an upgrade with a builder or credits from a motivated seller.

When incentives get the spotlight, comparing the whole package, total cost, location, and terms, makes the biggest difference.

Have you compared builder deals with resale opportunities lately? Save this checklist for your next house hunt or send it to someone considering both paths!

Feel free to call us anytime! 214-223-4600

10/27/2026

See Yourself in this fabulous Frisco Pool home for the holidays.! -- 11616 Meridian Dr, Frisco, TX .
4 beds/ 3 Full baths/ Half Bath/ Game room/ Dining room and More,! Beautifully updated,, Great location.
Call us for a preview 214-223-4600.

10/27/2026

A slower DFW market shifts the power in negotiations, here’s how buyers can use these changes to their advantage: 🏡

With less buyer competition and more time to compare options, today’s Dallas area shoppers can push for concessions, favorable pricing, or flexible closing terms that felt out of reach just months ago. Below-market mortgage incentives and builder offers also become worth a closer look, but the key is understanding which costs matter most over the long run.

- Longer days on market can give buyers a stronger hand to request repairs, upgrades, or price adjustments before moving forward.
- Builders may introduce incentive packages, explore these, but read the fine print and compare full costs, not just the advertised rate. 📝
- Sellers who aren’t seeing quick offers may be more willing to assist with closing costs or negotiate on contingencies.
- Focusing your search on the payment, not just list price, helps align your budget with the true cost of ownership, including taxes and insurance.
- A little patience now often means you can compare both resale and new construction side-by-side, rather than rushing into a decision.
- Comparing quotes from different lenders reveals where a “deal” is actually a smart fit for your goals and qualifications. 💡
- Flexibility and preparation allow buyers to move quickly when the right opportunity appears, without feeling forced to compromise.

In today’s Dallas market, negotiating skills and a clear understanding of total costs set you up for a win.

How has the recent shift changed your own home search or offer strategy? Save this checklist for your next negotiation, or tag someone who could use a confidence boost.

Feel free to call us anytime! 214-223-4600

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