
Why Fall Could Be a Really Good Time to Buy a Home in North Texas
If you've been waiting to buy a home because you're hoping something will change, you may be watching the wrong thing. Most buyers I talk to are watching mortgage rates. And I completely understand why. Your interest rate affects your monthly payment, your buying power and, ultimately, what feels co
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Mansfield vs. Midlothian, Texas: Which Is the Better Place to Live in 2026?
If you're thinking about moving to Mansfield, Texas or Midlothian, Texas, you're not alone. These two growing North Texas cities are constantly compared by buyers looking for homes south of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. I'm Stephanie Deeds, Broker and Owner of Point Realty, and after more than a
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DFW Property Taxes Explained: What Home Buyers Need to Know Before Buying in North Texas
If you're thinking about moving to Texas, you've probably heard one of the biggest benefits of living here: Texas does not have a state individual income tax. That's exciting news for many people relocating to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. But then comes the question we hear all the time: "What about
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Most Home Sales Close – Here’s How To Keep Yours on Track
Worried Your Home Sale Could Fall Through? Here’s How to Help Keep It on Track Few things are more stressful for a seller than getting all the way to a signed contract, making plans around your move, and then finding out the buyer is backing out. After all the preparation, showings, negotiations, in
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Explore South of Cowtown with Stephanie Deeds!
Want to see more of what North Texas has to offer? Join Stephanie Deeds on YouTube as she takes you beyond the headlines and inside the communities that make South of Cowtown special! From local restaurants, coffee shops, and hidden gems to new developments, neighborhood tours, real estate advice, and what it's really like living in Mansfield, Arlington, Grand Prairie, Burleson, Midlothian, and Fort Worth, there's always something new to discover.

