We’re officially past the “safe zone” of the summer market—and the bold are the ones who win right now. In this episode, Todd and Ian break down how to beat the late summer DFW real estate market with smart, strategic moves.

🚨 People are getting desperate. That could mean a $20,000 advantage—if you work with the right agent.

PLUS:

🏡 Why even J. Lo & Ben Affleck can’t sell their $60M mansion—and what it reveals about overpricing, poor marketing, and agent mistakes

📍 Spotlight on Fairview, TX—why it’s a stable, under-the-radar market that smart buyers should know about

🌳 Backyard People Series: Why more families want OUT of the suburbs—but don’t know how ✅ What it really means to live “off the grid” near DFW (hint: it’s not about tents—it’s about freedom)

📲 Text 214-310-0008 or reach out at ToddTramonteTeam.com for your custom summer strategy.

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We're officially past the "comfortable margin of error" before school starts—so what does that mean for the summer real estate market? Todd Tramonte breaks it down.

In this episode:

👉 Artificial Ian runs the real numbers—how FAST can you sell your house?

🌱 Todd gets into the weeds—literally—with his Texas gardening obsession (yes, he's growing apples).

📍 Why is Prosper holding steady while Frisco wobbles? Get Todd's take on local market dynamics.

💡 Plus: Why Todd trains agents differently and what the Real Growth Summit is really about.

✅ Whether you’re buying, selling, or just trying to make smart moves in DFW real estate—this episode’s for you.

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How do agents choose where to live when they are EXPERTS?? We discuss why we live where we live and what considerations we made in the process!

We love where we live and have some HOT TIPS for you! If you don’t love your situation - we can help you!

Courtney asks the questions - How is it possible that in the same market you have agents that have a waiting list and agents that are mad at rates?! And if I’m a home seller or home buyer why do I care about you recruiting?

This week we highlight - What is Going on in Frisco?? ALOT!

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We have some mortgage updates for you this week. We answer some confusing questions like, what's a "2:1 Buy Down" ? Courtney learns real estate is always a favorite segment!

Todd RIPS APART a big article that Redfin put out with the title "The U.S. Housing Market Has Nearly 500,000 More Sellers Than Buyers—the Most on Record. That Will Likely Cause Home Prices to Fall"

This week we highlight MCKINNEY TEXAS and what is happening there now and WHY you should consider it!

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Two of our incredible buyer agents, Gibson and Mari, join us on the show this week to brag about how our clients are winning big in the market right now. That could be YOU!

This week we are highlighting HASLET, TEXAS - good spot for HOMES ON LAND in neighborhoods! West of Southlake and North of Fort Worth the Northwest ISD is highly regarded. About 20% of the homes that were sold in the last year were homes on half an acre to ten acres.

We value families! We want you to have the BEST HOME but also the BEST possible LIFE in your home! Which is WHY we made our 2025 Edition of the Summer Fun Guide! Grab your FREE copy at dallashomerealty.com

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We are digging into the tough subject of PROBATE today. Asking all the questions:

• What is probate?
• What happens when you HAVE to sell a house?
• How does selling a house in probate work?
• How do people get taken advantage of?

When did DFW home values actually dip? Ian and Todd discuss.

The luxury market is super healthy right now! There's a new private gated golf course community located in southwest Fort Worth. So what’s next for that area? There is still a ton of land out there. Some of it will inevitably be commercial to cater to all the new homes coming to the area, but there will likely be more residential coming as well.

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The summer window of real estate is fast closing! Courtney is surrounded by people wanting to buy and sell right now but everyones attitudes are still in 2020. People are not satisfied with the inventory in the market. Todd responds.

What should people be doing right now in the their homes and yards to have an amazing summer?

Whats the state of the market right now? Aren't a lot of agents struggling?

This week we talk DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH and how the luxury market is popping!

But is there an attack on home ownership by huge corporations? Do they want us to be a nation of renters?

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How How How?? Buying and selling a home can foster lots of questions and Todd is answering them today! Including how fast have home prices gone up? And is this a good time to get into real estate?

We also highlight a special area of PARKER, TEXAS!

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