The trigger-lead law took effect in March. So why are DFW buyers still getting the calls?

by: Steven J. ThomasPublished on: 17/08/2026

The trigger-lead law took effect in March 2026, but DFW buyers still get the calls. What it banned, the carve-outs, and what to do before you apply.

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The trigger-lead law took effect in March. So why are DFW buyers still getting the calls?

The Mansfield Home Insurance Binder Check to Run Before Closing

by: Steven J. ThomasPublished on: 12/08/2026

What a Mansfield TX buyer should check on the insurance binder before closing: wind/hail percentage deductible, roof settlement, and the 2026 appraisal clause.

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The Mansfield Home Insurance Binder Check to Run Before Closing

DeSoto Sellers: Unpermitted Work and Open Insurance Claims

by: Steven J. ThomasPublished on: 12/08/2026

Selling a DeSoto TX home with unpermitted work or an open hail claim? What to resolve before listing, real permit costs, and how it hits appraisal.

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DeSoto Sellers: Unpermitted Work and Open Insurance Claims

Escrow Shock: Why Your DFW Mortgage Payment Jumps After Year One (2026)

by: Steven J. ThomasPublished on: 09/07/2026

Your rate didn't change but your payment did. Why 65% of escrow accounts are short in 2026, what it costs DFW buyers, and how to protect your budget.

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Escrow Shock: Why Your DFW Mortgage Payment Jumps After Year One (2026)