"Plano, TX is one of the most popular destinations for out-of-state relocation buyers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Known for its highly rated Plano Independent School District, safe neighborhoods, and proximity to major corporate campuses, Plano offers a combination of quality of life and long-ter...

Navigating the North Texas commute requires understanding our highway layout. US-75 is the main free highway connecting Dallas, Richardson, and Plano. The Dallas North Tollway (DNT) and President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT) are essential paid expressways that require an NTTA TollTag. For public tran...

“Your first 30 days in North Texas require setting up specific local systems. First, you must navigate Texas deregulated electricity using the Power to Choose website. Second, out-of-state vehicles must pass a Texas state inspection before you can register them at the tax office. Third, set up your...

Buying a house in North Texas comes with a few local quirks. First, Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are higher to balance this out. Second, our clay soil means you will need to actively water your foundation in the summer to prevent shifting. Finally, seasonal hail means you should...

“Looking for a quick answer?Richardson is the "inner-ring" sweet spot—diverse food, mature trees, and a 20-minute commute to downtown. Plano is the "corporate powerhouse"—newer builds, massive shopping districts like Legacy West, and top-tier schools, but a longer drive. Dallas is the heartbeat—nigh...

Why So Many People Are Moving to Richardson, Texas in 2025People are moving to Richardson more than ever before — and it’s not hard to see why. This city, just north of Dallas, has become one of the most sought-after places in the metro area. With its easy access to major highways, strong local econ...

We all have our usual cleaning to-do list that we run through weekly – laundry, vacuuming/mopping, tidying the kitchen, freshening up the bedrooms and de-griming the bathrooms – but with springtime comes a desire for a little more sparkle and shine in our home - or as Marie Kondo would say, a passio...

For many, the real estate market ended on a flat note in 2018, leaving us all feeling a little anxious about 2019. As we crept into January, the market started to level out. What do I mean by that? Well, our listed properties started to receive a more normalized amount of showings and homes that had...

One of the major benefits to owning a home is being able to take advantage of the tax exemptions associated with homeownership. An “exemption” is a form of tax relief designed to reduce the taxable value of your property, which in turn reduces the amount of tax you pay on your home. You may qualify...

Dallas-Fort Worth has been reaping the benefits of a multi-year upswing in its housing market, but we’re starting to see a shift in that trend as DFW pumps the brakes on home sales. In August, Fort Worth managed to eke out a 1% increase in sales, but Dallas saw a 4% decline, and North Texas overall...

Multiple buyers waging a bidding war on a newly-listed home is, in many ways, the ideal scenario for most sellers. The solution seems simple - choose the one who offers the highest price and call it a day, right? Not necessarily.In a fast-paced market, multiple offers on homes in good locations are...

Dallas | May 31, 2018 — Rach Potter with Housed Real Estate + Relocation in Dallas, Texas recently earned The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing’s Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist™ (CLHMS) designation in recognition of experience, knowledge, and expertise in high-end residential propertie...

Howdy! If you're traveling to the Big D for Worldwide ERC's Americas Mobility Conference, we'd love for you to stop by booth #611 to meet our team and register to win our giveaways!MEET THE AWESOME HOUSED TEAM:You'll meet three of our friendly faces, Rach Potter, Kelly Wicker and Andrea Miller!ENTER...

Housed Real Estate + Relocation Team Partners with Habitat for Humanity and Give Back Homes for Dallas Build DayFrom day one of building the Housed Real Estate + Relocation brand, we made a commitment to give a portion of our earnings back to our community. Not long after our start we were connected...

Over the past decade, the real estate market in Texas has fluctuated from bursting its bubble and bottoming out in 2009 to making a tough climb back up to stability. In 2017, the market actually performed better than expected, with the total value of all residential home sales in North Texas increas...

We typically don’t think about the holiday season as a particularly good time to sell a home. Contrary to popular belief, going on the market this time of year can actually benefit sellers. Buyers who are looking to purchase a home during the winter are generally more serious and in a hurry to find...

The old adage that two brains are better than one may explain why business owners create partnerships, but it’s not just the brains that need to work well together. Partners’ core values, work ethic and personalities need to get along too --and let’s not underestimate the importance of liking one an...

From Dallas we've watched and read and heard about the destruction of Hurricane Harvey across the Texas coast. Thousands of homes are damaged or destroyed, and many people are in need of assistance. As we all search for ways to assist our friends and loved ones in Houston and all the affected areas...

If you’re thinking about buying a home in Richardson, Texas, or if you currently live there, you should know about the city’s Home Improvement Incentive Program. The City of Richardson will literally pay you to remodel, rehabilitate and care for your home, and has already paid out over $1 million in...

Forget everything you thought you knew about Dallas. Big hats, big hair, big egos, ruthless oil men… okay, well, some stereotypes are true, and we still have some of those. It’s part of the charm. Today’s Dallas, however, is more accurately described as a modern, thriving American city that prides i...

When I transferred to Dallas from North Carolina six years ago, I thought I’d be stepping into a scene from “Urban Cowboy” -- a countryfied city with a shimmering skyline, lots of big hair, thick drawls, and real cowpokes in boots and spurs, tipping their 10-gallon hats to me on every street corner....