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VA LOANS · DALLAS–FORT WORTH Can VA buyers pay their real estate agent in Dallas, TX? Yes. Since VA Circular 26-24-14 took effect on August 10, 2024, veterans and active-duty buyers using a VA loan can pay a reasonable and customary buyer's agent commission — reversing a long-standing prohibition. The fee cannot be financed into the VA loan (it is paid in cash at closing) and requires a written buyer-broker agreement. Sellers can still pay it, and when they do, it does not co

Why Two Similar Southlake Homes Sell for Very Different Prices Buyers arriving in Southlake notice this within a week. Two homes of roughly the same size and age, a short drive apart, transact at prices far enough apart that square footage cannot explain it. Market guides answer with a price-per-square-foot range so wide it tells you nothing. The gap is not noise. It is the sum of six specific variables, most of which are attached to the land rather than the house, and all of

Shaddock Homes in DFW: The Closest Thing to Custom Quality in a Semi-Custom Package — Every Community, What to Expect, and Who This Builder Is For (2026) Updated August 2026 | By Nitin Gupta, CRS, GRI, ALHS, CLHMS | Broker Associate, Competitive Edge Realty | 480+ Transactions | 300+ New Construction Closings | $250M+ Career Volume Shaddock Homes is not DFW's biggest builder. They do not have the most communities, the widest geographic footprint, or the lowest price point. Wh

Pecan Square in Northlake: New Construction Guide to DFW's Farm-to-Table Community with Northwest ISD (2026) Updated August 2026 | By Nitin Gupta, CRS, GRI, ALHS, CLHMS, PSA | Broker Associate, Competitive Edge Realty | 480+ Transactions | 300+ New Construction Closings | $250M+ Career Volume Pecan Square is Hillwood Communities' farm-forward master plan in Northlake — a 1,200+ acre community that merges resort-level amenities with genuine agricultural elements (a 2-acre work

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Custom Home in DFW? Price Per Square Foot, Hidden Costs, and the Budget Reality Check (2026) Updated August 2026 | By Nitin Gupta, CRS, GRI, ALHS, CLHMS | Broker Associate, Competitive Edge Realty | 480+ Transactions | 300+ New Construction Closings | $250M+ Career Volume "What does it cost per square foot to build a custom home in DFW?" This is the first question every prospective custom home buyer asks — and the answer is more nuanced than a

International Relocation to Celina, TX: A Guide for Global Buyers (2026) By Nitin Gupta, CRS, GRI, MRP — Broker Associate, Competitive Edge Realty | 480+ transactions · $250M+ career volume · D Magazine Best REALTOR® 2020, 2023, 2024 Quick answer: Foreign nationals can generally buy a home in Celina, TX — U.S. citizenship or residency is not required to own real estate. Celina appeals to international buyers for its brand-new construction, larger lots, strong value versus pri

International Relocation to Irving, TX: A Guide for Global Buyers (2026) By Nitin Gupta, CRS, GRI, MRP — Broker Associate, Competitive Edge Realty | 480+ transactions · $250M+ career volume · D Magazine Best REALTOR® 2020, 2023, 2024 Quick answer: Foreign nationals can generally buy a home in Irving, TX — U.S. citizenship or residency is not required. Irving, anchored by Las Colinas, is the most cosmopolitan and diverse suburb in DFW, home to a large international population,

Highland Homes in DFW: Every Community, What Makes Them DFW's Most Popular Semi-Custom Builder, and How to Get the Best Value (2026) Updated August 2026 | By Nitin Gupta, CRS, GRI, ALHS, CLHMS | Broker Associate, Competitive Edge Realty | 480+ Transactions | 300+ New Construction Closings | $250M+ Career Volume Highland Homes is the most frequently recommended semi-custom builder in DFW — and after closing more Highland Homes transactions than most agents close with all build