Your January NewsLetter

The North Texas single-family home market in 2025 showed a noticeable shift compared to 2024. While 2024 had a strong momentum with high buyer demand and competitive sales, 2025 brought a more balanced environment between buyers and sellers. Sellers still experienced opportunities for favorable sales, but buyers gained more negotiating power, making the market feel less rushed and more strategic. Prices remained robust, though the pace of growth eased slightly, reflecting the market’s natural adjustment after the intense activity of the previous year. Overall, 2025 allowed both buyers and sellers to approach transactions with a bit more confidence and flexibility, creating a healthier, more sustainable market dynamic.
A new year brings a sense of reset. Suddenly we’re staring down 2026 and while a lot continues to shift around us, one thing hasn’t changed: my commitment to being a steady, year-round resource for you. Whether you’re actively planning a move, curious about market conditions, or just want to talk through an idea over coffee, I’m always happy to be a sounding board and connector. Optimism remains strong for the Texas housing market. Population gains (and the subsequent need for housing) along with a resilient local economy are keeping momentum in place, with forecasts pointing toward relatively stable mortgage rates as the year unfolds. All signs suggest the Spring Market will arrive quickly – and with energy. If 2026 includes a move, an investment opportunity, or early-stage planning, now is a great time to start the conversation. I’m ready whenever you are and look forward to what this year has in store.
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Lifestyle Roundup
6 Kitchen Trends You’ll See Everywhere In 2026
If there’s one room in a home that shows its age the fastest, it’s the kitchen. We’re not just talking about wear and tear here – the trend cycle also plays a major role.
7 Ways Organizing Pros Declutter Garages Fast (and Keep Them That Way)
During wintertime, we all know how easy it is to let exterior home maintenance take a backseat. However,this time of year is actually great for assessing and organizing your garage.
Got 3 Minutes? This Habit May Help Boost Hope and Reduce Stress
Our social media feeds can push us to the dark side, with content full of strife and anger, or videos that make us feel bad about ourselves. But there is a way to reprogram what you see by making different choices.
The Best Places to Go in 2026
Our list of the “Best Places to Go” in 2026 is a reminder of the paradox that our world is at once very big, and very small. Every year, we manage to unearth intel on places that many readers have yet to consider visiting.
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Marie Walton
REALTOR
Ebby Halliday – North Dallas
16000 Preston Road, Suite 100
Dallas TX 75248

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