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Monday, March 23, 2026   /   by Lauren Kerschen

The Biggest Shift in the DFW Housing Market Since 2020 (And How to Win Right Now)

Are you ready to take advantage of the biggest shift we've seen in the DFW real estate market since 2020?
Because the window is open right now. And it won't stay that way.
Here's what just happened: Rates dropped below 6%. Inventory shot up (DFW has the 4th largest increase in the country). Prices are adjusting down 3.4% over the past year.
Translation? Buyers have negotiation power they haven't had in years. Sellers need smarter strategy than they did in 2021.
But here's the problem. Most people don't know how to capitalize on this.
They're either rushing in without a plan or sitting on the sidelines waiting for the "perfect moment" that'll never come.
So I put together a free 5-day crash course to help you win in 2026, whether you're buying or selling in DFW.
Here's what you'll get:
• The 3 things you NEED before you start house hunting (skip these and you'll regret it)
• The biggest mistakes that cost buyers $$$$ (and how to avoid them)
• How to go from "c ...

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026   /   by Lauren Kerschen

The Real Cost of Overpricing Your DFW Home in 2026

In 2026, overpricing is officially the biggest mistake a seller can make. It is the one thing that causes realtors across North Texas to roll their eyes because the consequences are so predictable and so preventable.
When you price a home even 3% to 5% too high in a market where buyers are picky and inventory is creeping up, you are not just "testing the market." You are actively hiding your house from the right buyers. In the current DFW landscape, the margin for error has disappeared. If you miss the mark, you get skipped by algorithms, judged by buyers, and you almost always end up selling for less than if you had priced it right from day one.
None of these outcomes are great for your bottom line. To help you avoid the common traps of the 2026 market, let's break down the four biggest mistakes and the real cost of overpricing your home.
Mistake 1: Digital Algorithms Punish You Immediately
The modern real estate market is driven by data. Platforms like Zillow, Redfin, and the l ...

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026   /   by Lauren Kerschen

Why I’m Limiting Myself to 3 New Buyer Clients This Month

This month, I’m capping my buyer clients at three new people.
Not because I’m trying to create exclusivity. Not because I want to sound in demand. But because I refuse to stretch myself so thin that my clients get anything less than the attention they deserve.
Real estate is not a volume game for me. It is a service business. And service requires time, energy, and focus.
What Working With Me Actually Looks Like
When you hire me as your buyer’s agent, you are not getting someone who unlocks doors and sends automated listings. You are getting someone who is fully in it with you.
I answer texts at 8pm when you find a listing you love and want to see it tomorrow morning.
I rearrange my schedule to tour houses with you on Saturdays. All day if that is what it takes.
I explain the same mortgage concept four different ways until it finally clicks and you feel confident moving forward.
I call listing agents directly to find out why a house is priced strangely, how muc. ...

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Arlington, TX 76016
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