Buying a House in 2021: Everything You Need to Know

With home prices up in North Texas more than 50 percent in the last five years, it’s harder for young first-time home buyers to afford a purchase.

We caught up with Jake from LawnStarter, and he shared his tips to keep your lawn in tip top shape this summer.

There are ton of places around the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex to get delicious Mexican food and dance the cumbia, but for this article we’re focusing on those delicious, salty, tangy, tequila-filled margaritas!

It’s smart to be thinking about the future equity of your home, and these are questions our agents here at HomeCity get asked a lot. There is no one, go to upgrade that will work in every situation and with every budget. However, here are some of our

Conflicting opinions run rampant regarding HOA fees, but trends over the past decade indicate a steady incline, which is alarming to everyone across the nation. Will prices plateau or continue to escalate, making it more difficult to purchase a home?

The real estate tax experts at The Real Estate CPA give us a glimpse at the tax breaks and incentives that are available to homeowners and investors!

Advice for those who are buying or selling real estate in 2017.

Everything you need to know about filing a homestead exemption in Dallas/Fort Worth.

The DFW area broke records this year, in fact, several DFW cities were ranked in Realtor.com's list of most searched zip codes!

Here are some of our favorite events in the DFW area ranging from black tie affairs to drink specials at dive bars.

Dallas and Fort Worth are actually some of the more affordable cities in the US, despite rising home prices.

Market conditions are culminating into the perfect storm for potential homebuyers to get the best deal. Here's why you should buy NOW.

It’s a great time to get outside and discover some of the parks and outdoor eateries the Dallas/Fort Worth area has to offer - here are some of our favorites that focus on warm, hearty fare.

Demand has remained high throughout 2016, as predicted by most market specialists. But is the market reaching unhealthy levels?

It can seem daunting to consider all of these things before setting foot in your first open house, but we promise, it’s important. To make things easier, we caught up with Jason Lewis from Supreme Lending to help walk us through the steps necessary t

Demand is still present year-round in the DFW area, despite the closing of the hot selling season. This keeps the situation competitive, and prices up.

Whether you’re just beginning to think about investing or are planning to start your journey, there are several things to educate yourself about. We caught up with HomeCity investment experts Jonathan Bane and Greg Saunders to give you beginners cras

Prices in the Dallas/Fort Worth area continue to rise in many communities, yet homes are selling faster than they have in years. Buyers are needing to move quickly if they want to score their dream home, and often they will still need to pay over ask

From a starter home to premium living, Texas offers the best real estate options for every living situation that is too promising to pass up.

There are inevitably misconceptions about the industry that real estate agents find themselves explaining to client after client. We asked some of our agents what the most common questions they get are, and what they wished more people knew coming in

Pokemon Go is taking over the tech world and is now being used in real estate.

The market is becoming increasingly competitive as buyers attempt to find the best deals in the most desirable areas. Find out why it's still a great time to buy!

Where you are in life will determine whether or not it makes more sense to buy or continue renting. There are pro’s and con’s to each, but weighing your options is the best way to determine which is more beneficial for you, and could help you avoid m

So what are the advantages vs. disadvantages, what are the differences between condos and townhomes? We’ll do our best to explain.

We list some new, fun, and exciting things to do as a family this summer!

We’ve put together some guidelines to help you figure out the right location for you and your family!

Austin and Dallas have taken two very unique paths when it comes to your land use rights.

The Dallas/Fort Worth area is experiencing what can only be referred to as a seller’s market. While predictable, these numbers point to an overwhelming demand and little supply of homes on the market.

Chinese foreign investors have recently taken over as the largest investors in US Real Estate, replacing Canada as the leader in international investments.

Denton, Texas may be a college town, but it offers a lot of cool spots to relax, grab a drink and enjoy your evening.

Headlines talk about rising home prices and the decreasing supply of homes, but is this something we need to worry about?

The Storms in North Texas, caused softball sized Hail & caused schools to close in the area (Wylie ISD closed).

We rounded up some of our favorite patios in the DFW area to dine on!

Sales of existing homes in Dallas - Fort Worth have grown faster than the national pace in most quarters since the beginning of 2014. Accordingly, sales are currently up 9.7% from last year in Dallas, but is there room for even further acceleration?

We’ve put together some of the best ways to mosquito-proof your back yard (and home) to avoid exposing your loved ones to any potential illness this summer.

Apartmentlist.com recently named the top ten cities in the United States for raising a family. Of these ten, four of the towns were in North Texas!

Thinking about finding a new place? To make an informed decision, here’s a breakdown of the cities’ cheapest and most expensive zip codes to rent in (for both Dallas and Fort Worth), courtesy of apartment search website RENTCafé

The Dallas/Fort Worth real estate market is setting up for a steady year in 2016. While prices and sales are expected to increase as usual, they are expected to do slow more steadily.

Smart home technology was a focal point of this year’s CES conference, as more than 150 exhibitors debuted their impressive home integration technology. These were some of our favorites!

We gathered some quick ways to add some flare and freshen up your backyard patio during springtime.

In the wake of the recent tornado tragedy, many DFW residents are showing their support by donating and volunteering to those in need.

Your Dallas/Fort Wort homestead exemption guide 2016!

Our picks for best places to spend your NYE in the DFW area!

Although the Federal Reserve has raised the Fed Funds Rate by 0.25 percent, this is unlikely to affect mortgage rates for the moment. However, consumers who are on the edge of bein

In this day and age, most home searches start online. Photos that are bright, well positioned and accurately representative of the home are more likely to draw the eye of a potential buyer than poorly lit, bad quality photos.

We’ve already curated a list of holiday events in Central and Downtown Dallas, but this time, we decided to concentrate on our friends in the North!

Jobless claims have stayed at extremely low levels, coming in as the lowest numbers since 1973, which is contributing to the DFW area having one of the strongest housing markets in the country.

It’s hard to ignore the rising home prices in our area, but what about mortgage rates? Supreme Lending's Jason Lewis helps us understand the consequences of waiting to buy.

The holidays are right around the corner, which means YOU need to start planning how you're going to take advantage of all of the activities our great city offers.

Home ownership has both financial and social benefits, we explain the top 10!

We scoured Pinterest for the most creative and cost efficient fall décor ideas and we’re going to share them with you!

You’ll want to make the most you can off of your sale, however, you and your agent must be wary of the pitfalls involved in pricing your home too high. What many people don’t realize is that pricing your home too high initially may end up getting you

Putting your best face forward on LinkedIn is just as important as the other social networks, and if used correctly, can help you grow your business!

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Social media marketing is all about developing relationships with your followers while adding value to the conversations relevant to your industry. You want to become known as an expert in your field who should be referenced whenever questions arise,

While planning the purchase of a home as a young person many be intimidating, there are many ways to tell if you are financially and emotionally stable enough to begin the process. Once you decide that it’s time for you to take the plunge, consider t

With an average of 150 people moving to the city every day and a booming economy, Austin Business Journal reported Austin as the fastest growing large city in America. Unfortunately, with this growth come the ever-increasing costs of living popular a

The Dallas-Fort Worth housing market continued building on recent trends in April, as home prices continued to increase moving toward the summer home buying season.

HomeCity Real Estate is offering recently sold home prices to homebuyers in the Dallas, Ft. Worth, and Austin areas. Our website now provides homeowners recently sold home prices, sales price history, and home value information.

Continuing on the recent trend, March saw a steep increase in home prices throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Likewise, the overall Housing Affordability Index, which was rated at 164, recorded a mild dip of 0.8% from the previous year, bucking th

Dallas and Austin are two cities that have recently made a significant impact in the housing market. A structural engineer tells us how these markets may differ.

With Austin’s landscape changing so rapidly, both the physically and digitally, HomeCity Real Estate has recently updated its website, www.homecity.com.

February featured rising home prices throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, as has been the trend for the past few months

DFW market statistics for the month of January, 2015.

Your guide to filing your homestead exemption in 2015.

We've compiled a list of what we think are the best light shows, events, and displays in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

October continued the trend of rising home prices throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, complete with a massive increase over the statistics from just a year ago. Affordability showed a dip of 2.2% down to a 167 on the affordability index.

NTREIS released it's latest Dallas real estate market statistics, see how 2014 compares to 2013!

The Texas State Fair in Dallas is a family friendly event, and it's coming up soon! Get the details here!

The North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS) recently released their latest housing market statistics which show DFW selling 9,286 single family homes this July. This is 7.3% less than July 2013.

Upcoming events in the DFW area in late August/early September!

July marks the middle of the year for 2014, and the North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS) has released their market statistics. Let's take a look at the mid-year snapshot.

North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS) recently released the latest housing market stats which showed Dallas/Fort Worth-area home sales decreasing 10.6% to 8,866 single-family homes sold in May 2014.

The North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS) recently released their market data for last month, and it shows an overall increase in activity. HomeCity gives it's real estate market update for the DFW area.

Your Dallas/Fort Worth housing market update from HomeCity Real Estate.

DFW, what are you doing this weekend? Events for the week of April 8th, 2014.

Dallas/Fort Worth Events for the week of April 1st, 2014.

Events taking place the week of March 24, 2014.

Local events around Dallas and Fort Worth for the week of March 16, 2014.

Local events around Dallas and Fort Worth for the week of March 9, 2014.

Local events around Dallas and Fort Worth for the week of March 2, 2014.

The Dallas/Fort Worth area continues to see a hot market, with the average median sales price rising 9.4% in January.

Don't forget, daylight savings time is Sunday, March 9th!

Local events around Dallas and Fort Worth for the week of Feb 23, 2014.

Need some design inspiration? HomeCity picked out our favorite affordable, contemporary chandeliers!

Texas cities top the list of most affordable, fastest growing US cities!

Local events around Dallas and Fort Worth for the week of Feb 16, 2014.

Local events around Dallas and Fort Worth for the week of Feb 9, 2014.

Local events around Dallas and Fort Worth for the week of Feb 2, 2014.

Local events around Dallas and Fort Worth for the week of Jan 26, 2014.

HomeCity's tips for planning your spring garden.

Local events around Dallas and Fort Worth for the week of Jan 19, 2014.

Your guide to filing your homestead exemption in 2014.

HomeCity shares some of the 2014 DFW restaurant openings we're most excited about.

Local events around Dallas and Fort Worth for the week of Jan 12, 2014.

HomeCity gives some inspiration for remodeling your bathroom.

Local events around Dallas and Fort Worth for the week of Jan 5, 2014.

Local events around Dallas and Fort Worth for the week of Dec 22, 2013.

Polar Bear Swims around Dallas and Fort Worth in 2013.

Places to recycle your Christmas tree in and around the DFW area in 2013.

A DFW area housing market update from HomeCity Real Estate!

We share some of our favorite fireplaces of the season with you!

Local events around Dallas and Fort Worth for the week of Dec 15, 2013.

We share some of our favorite fireplaces with you!

Leave the holiday cooking up to them with HomeCity's list of holiday dining options the DFW area.

Local events around Dallas and Fort Worth for the week of Dec 8, 2013.

Local events around Dallas and Fort Worth for the week of Dec 1, 2013.

November is usually a “cooling off” period for real estate in Dallas/Fort Worth, but the market remains strong with tighter inventory and rising prices.

Local events around Dallas and Fort Worth for the week of Nov 24, 2013.

List of some of the Holiday Festivities in and around Dallas and Fort Worth.

Local events around Dallas for the week of Nov 17, 2013.

Here is a facial hair update on the men at HomeCity Real Estate!

Local events around Dallas for the week of Nov 11, 2013.

Plan your trip to a Texas wine festival with our easy to read guide!

A list of some surprising things to do in Grapevine, TX.

Some men at HomeCity Real Estate have decided to participate in Movember, and we're documenting their journey.

Local events around Dallas for the week of Nov 4, 2013.

Local events around Dallas for the week of Oct 28, 2013.

The housing recovery is gearing up in the North Texas area, with things returning to normal all around the area.

It's easy to make social media mistakes, here are a few of the most common ones that Realtors make, and how to fix them!

Going green in your home doesn't have to mean buying all new appliances and upgrades. There are many small changes you can make right now in your home to greatly reduce your impact on the environment.

Are you ready to buy a home? View our check list to see!

Colleyvilles annual Old Tyme Bar-B-Que raised over $25,000 dollars for Special Olympics Texas, and attracts contestants from all over the United States.

Grapevines annual GrapeFest promises to be an exciting event for those living in and around Grapevine, TX.

The Frisco area is attracting more people, and with them, more new home builder companies.

Carrollton TX is ranked number one in economic development by the Dallas Business Journal in 2013.

Homes in Allen, TX continue to be a good choice for homeowners that value beautification and sustainability.

Homes for sale in Plano, TX - Austin Real Estate

A look at housing market trends in Dallas/Fort Worth TX, and what it means to people searching for homes in Dallas. Contact Homecity @ 1.877.284.2489.

Are you preparing to sell your home? Follow these tips and tricks to sell your home fast!

Are you preparing to sell your home? Follow these tips and tricks to sell your home fast!

The Dallas/Fort Worth area holds six of the 10 top cities in Texas for young families.

What is your home worth? Find out how to determine your homes value, and see some tips and tricks to increase it!

Dallas is one of the worlds richest cities according to WealthInsight. Dallas came in at number 17!

HomeCity's top picks for energy-efficient windows.

Obama administration pushes banks to make home loans to people with weaker credit !

A look at the most-popular home plans. HomeCity.com

Looking to sell your house ? Contact HomeCity for a free home evaluation 1.877.284.2489.