• Looking for a Picturesque Neighborhood in Van Alstyne? Let's Talk About Mantua,Beth Lowry

    Looking for a Picturesque Neighborhood in Van Alstyne? Let's Talk About Mantua

    If you've been searching for a neighborhood in Van Alstyne that actually feels like a community and not just a subdivision, Mantua deserves a spot on your list. What Makes Mantua Different Mantua has the pieces that make a neighborhood feel like home: trails to walk in the evening, a pool for the su

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  • What Are Closing Costs, and How Much Should I Actually Budget?,Beth Lowry

    What Are Closing Costs, and How Much Should I Actually Budget?

    Down payment gets all the attention, but closing costs are the number that catches a lot of buyers off guard. Here's what you need to know before you sit down at the table. Plan on roughly 2–5% of your purchase price on top of your down payment. On a $450,000 home, that's somewhere between $9,000 an

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  • Is Now Actually a Good Time to Buy a House in North Texas,Beth Lowry

    Is Now Actually a Good Time to Buy a House in North Texas

    If you've been watching the headlines about home prices dropping in Collin County, I get why you might be hesitant. But here's the honest picture, not the scary version. Collin County has shifted into a more balanced market in 2026. Inventory is up, homes are sitting a little longer, often 45 to 70

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