HOA Resale Certificate: The Paperwork Delaying DeSoto Closings

by: Steven J. ThomasPublished on: 31/07/2026

Texas HOAs have 10 business days to deliver a resale certificate. Here's what it costs, who pays, and how DeSoto sellers keep it from delaying closing.

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HOA Resale Certificate: The Paperwork Delaying DeSoto Closings

Buyer Repair Requests in DeSoto, TX: What to Fix, Credit, or Refuse in 2026

by: Steven J. ThomasPublished on: 16/07/2026

A 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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Buyer Repair Requests in DeSoto, TX: What to Fix, Credit, or Refuse in 2026

How Much House Can You Afford in DeSoto in 2026? (At Today's 6.5% Rates)

by: Steven J. ThomasPublished on: 26/06/2026

How much house can you afford in DeSoto in 2026 at 6.5% rates? The income, down payment, and monthly numbers DFW buyers need before they shop.

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How Much House Can You Afford in DeSoto in 2026? (At Today's 6.5% Rates)

Capital Gains Tax When You Sell Your DFW Home in 2026

by: Steven J. ThomasPublished on: 16/06/2026

How capital gains tax works when selling a DFW home in 2026: the $250K/$500K exclusion, the 2-of-5-year rule, Texas tax, and how to keep more of your equity.

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Capital Gains Tax When You Sell Your DFW Home in 2026