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By Zak Schmidt October 27, 2025
Building a new home? Learn which builder upgrades to skip, why decorative add-ons waste money, where to invest in structural options, and how to save time and thousands.
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By Zak Schmidt October 24, 2025
Learn the insider method DFW buyers use to spot cancelled-contract vs inventory homes, read design clues, and negotiate better deals on new construction.
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By Zak Schmidt October 20, 2025
Worried you overpaid for a new-construction home in DFW? Learn how appraisals, builder incentives, rate buydowns and timing affect value — plus practical steps to feel confident in your purchase.
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By Zak Schmidt October 17, 2025
Practical guide for DFW veterans on using VA loans and builder incentives to buy new construction with $0 down — funding-fee options, appraisal tips, Texas tax exemptions, and a negotiation checklist.
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By Zak Schmidt October 15, 2025
Curious what $5,500/month buys in Rockwall, TX? Get mortgage-ready breakdowns: median prices, low tax perks, neighborhoods (Harbor, Sonoma Verde, Park Hills) and lender insight.
By Zak Schmidt October 10, 2025
Walkthrough of Creek View Meadows (Pilot Point address, Celina ISD schools): inventory price reductions, builder incentives, model highlights and pro tips for buying vs building.
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By Zak Schmidt October 6, 2025
Renting in DFW? Discover why builders favor 'clean' buyers, how renters can leverage faster closings and incentives, and step-by-step tactics to buy new construction homes.
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By Zak Schmidt September 29, 2025
Practical, experienced-based guide to buying new construction in Dallas–Fort Worth: inspections, negotiation strategies, builder motivations, and a buyer's checklist.
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By Zak Schmidt September 23, 2025
Model-home tour and neighborhood breakdown of new construction homes in Justin, TX — schools, lot layouts, pricing, builder activity, and why now could be the right time to buy.
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