Big Builders Close Their Books September 30. Here Is What That Means for a Midlothian New Construction Buyer

Big Builders Close Their Books September 30. Here Is What That Means for a Midlothian New Construction Buyerby: Steven J. ThomasPublished on: 07/09/2026

D.R. Horton, Beazer and Pulte close a reporting period September 30. What that does to Midlothian TX builder incentives, with real payment math.

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Big Builders Close Their Books September 30. Here Is What That Means for a Midlothian New Construction Buyer

Your Cedar Hill Listing Agreement Is About to Expire. Read the Protection Period Before You Sign With Anyone Else

Your Cedar Hill Listing Agreement Is About to Expire. Read the Protection Period Before You Sign With Anyone Elseby: Steven J. ThomasPublished on: 07/09/2026

Your Cedar Hill listing is expiring. What the Paragraph 5E protection period does, the 10-day notice rule, and how to avoid paying two commissions.

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Your Cedar Hill Listing Agreement Is About to Expire. Read the Protection Period Before You Sign With Anyone Else

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

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?

Duncanville homeowners over 65: your school tax ceiling moves with you as a percentage, not a dollar amount

Duncanville homeowners over 65: your school tax ceiling moves with you as a percentage, not a dollar amountby: Steven J. ThomasPublished on: 17/08/2026

Duncanville homeowners 65+: your school tax ceiling moves as a percentage, not a dollar. See the Form 50-272 math on Duncanville ISD's rate.

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Duncanville homeowners over 65: your school tax ceiling moves with you as a percentage, not a dollar amount