What an FHA Appraiser Writes Up in a Lancaster Home That a Conventional Appraiser Walks Right Past
by: Steven J. ThomasPublished on: 24/08/2026FHA appraisals flag repairs conventional appraisals ignore. What HUD requires on a Lancaster TX home, who pays, and how long the appraisal lasts.
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Your Cedar Hill HOA Had a June 1 Deadline With the State. Most Sellers Have No Idea It Existed
by: Steven J. ThomasPublished on: 24/08/2026Texas SB 2586 gave HOAs a June 1, 2026 deadline to file rules with TREC. What Cedar Hill sellers should check at hoa.texas.gov before listing.
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Red Oak New Construction: Bring Your Own Agent (2026)
by: Steven J. ThomasPublished on: 20/07/2026In a Red Oak new-construction deal the model-home rep works for the builder. Your own agent costs you nothing, the builder already prices in the co-op.
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Buyer Repair Requests in DeSoto, TX: What to Fix, Credit, or Refuse in 2026
by: Steven J. ThomasPublished on: 16/07/2026A DeSoto seller's guide to buyer repair requests in 2026: what to fix, what to credit, what to refuse, and the math that protects your profit.
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