Category: Blog
Top 3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring | The Hornburg Real Estate Group
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the spring market. And hoping that when spring does hit, you’ll see: Mortgage rates drop a little more. More homes hit the market. But here’s what most buyers don’t realize. Buying just a few weeks earlier could mean paying less, dealing... Read More
It’s Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home | The Hornburg Real Estate Group
There’s finally a little good news for anyone who’s been priced out or sitting on the sidelines. Buying a home is getting more affordable. Monthly payments have started to come down, and the squeeze buyers have been feeling for the past few years is slowly loosening. Now, that doesn’t mean everyone can suddenly afford a... Read More
Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan For | The Hornburg Real Estate Group
Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. And homeowner’s insurance is what protects that investment. Think of it as your safety net. NerdWallet explains it: Covers Repairs and Rebuilding Costs: If your home is damaged by fire, storms, or other covered events, it helps pay for repairs and possibly even... Read More
Top 2026 Housing Markets for Buyers and Sellers | The Hornburg Real Estate at One West Real Estate Co.
Who doesn’t love a top 10 list? Well, here are two top 10 lists for the housing market this year. But before you take a look, there’s something you should know. If a move is on your radar for 2026, here’s the most important thing you need to understand upfront: there isn’t one housing market... Read More
Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now | The Hornburg Real Estate Group
For a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real. According to Realtor.com and the Census, nearly 12,000 people will turn 65 every day for the next two years. And the latest data shows as many as 15% of those older Americans are planning to retire in... Read More
You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the Market | The Hornburg Real Estate Group
When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic. You start thinking: What’s wrong with it? Why hasn’t anyone bought it yet? Am I missing something? That mindset made sense a few years ago. But in today’s market, you may actually miss out. More Time... Read More
Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal. | The Hornburg Real Estate Group
If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening. And they recently crossed an important milestone. Rates officially dipped their toes into the 5s – something that hasn’t happened in about 3 years. This moment marked a critical threshold. Now, rates are sitting in the... Read More
Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t a Red Flag for Today’s Housing Market | The Hornburg Real Estate Group
If you’ve seen headlines saying foreclosure activity has been climbing for 10 straight months, it’s easy to assume that’s a sign of trouble for the housing market. But when you look at the full picture, a few simple truths become clear: Today’s foreclosure numbers are in line with what’s considered normal High home equity is... Read More
Home Updates That Actually Pay You Back When You Sell | The Hornburg Real Estate Group at One West Real Estate Co.
Planning to sell this spring? While you may be tempted to hold off until the first blooms or the spring showers hit, that’s actually waiting too long to get started by today’s standards. Buyers have more options than they did a few years ago. So, it’s worth it to tackle repairs now and make sure... Read More
Where to Eat the Best Steaks in Dallas
Dallas has outgrown its reputation as a steak town, but don’t get it twisted — the steakhouses here are still some of the best in the country. The city remains a haven for anyone who deny the appeal of a perfectly-grilled hunk of USDA prime beef, and knows some of the best cuts from Texas... Read More