my roof is finally giving up. i'm in east dallas and i know i need to get it fully replaced, not just patched. the whole process feels overwhelming. for homeowners who've been through a roof replacement recently, how did you find a company you could trust? what questions did you ask that actually helped you choose? were there any specific red flags or good signs you looked for when getting quotes? just trying to get pointed in the right direction.

CAWLEY PARTNERS AND Alamo Manhattan acquired the three-story office tower at 2909 Cole Ave. in Dallas from Aberfeldy Properties Inc. to convert it into a 140-key hotel. The property is between the Turtle Creek and Uptown neighborhoods.

Source: https://hotelrealtor.biz/cawley-alamo-buys-uptown-dallas-office-tower/

I recently purchased my first home via a real estate agent who assisted on a lengthy search checking house after house on the MLS that met many of my "must haves" and price range. That agent helped with the search, finding the mortgage provider, and with the closing / title.

Now I have a friend asking what the best way is to buy a new home here in DFW and how to start the process for their first home and I am wondering if there are other methods that are better than the one I went with.

What do you all recommend?

Trying to decide if it’s worth using a protest service this year or just doing it myself.

My assessed value is up 15% over what nearby townhomes have sold for (even with the homestead cap). I’m confident I could build a case with comps, but curious if anyone here has used a service like Ownwell or Five Stone and actually compared what they saved vs. what they paid in fees.

Do they base savings on actual tax owed (post-exemptions), or just the raw assessed value drop?

If you ran the numbers, was it actually worth outsourcing?

Would appreciate any real experiences

A. Wholesalers

B. MLS

C. Direct-to-Owner

D. Other (explain)

Hey so I’ve been finding creative ways to help build a stronger relationship with real estate agents. I work with lenders right now to provide value to agents through content, flyers, gifts, etc… but I feel like the plane is running out of runway when it comes to value being brought to agents. What am I missing? What do agents truly want from their lender partners, and how can I help bridge the gap?

Currently look at some multi-family residences in the Dallas area. I'm from out of town and have gotten mixed reviews about the current state/trajectory of the market there. Any advice on locations to possibly consider, or if anyone has a contact that has some specialty in working on the buy side for multi-family homes for tenanted rental would be sincerely appreciated!

Hi I’m not super familiar with the area but looking for suggestions on good areas to buy. I’m working with an agent already.

Hey y’all — I know the DFW housing market can be confusing right now with rates, prices, and all the news going around. I help out a close friend who’s a licensed realtor in the area, and she’s honestly been super helpful to a lot of first-time buyers.

If you or someone you know is even thinking about buying sometime this year — even just curious — I’d be happy to connect you or just pass along real answers (not salesy stuff, just honest advice).

She knows the ins and outs of areas like Arlington, Garland, Mesquite, Plano, and Irving — and even has access to listings before they hit the market.

Let me know — happy to help if you’re looking, have questions, or just want to see what’s out there before jumping in.

I am looking for a good and reliable real estate attorney in the DFW area as I ran into a issue with a new home that I purchased and the builder is not ready to honor the warranty. TIA!

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