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Springtime Splendor in North Texas: A Season of Renewal and Celebration

With winter in the rear-view mirror, North Texas is bursting to life, welcoming spring with open arms. Our region, known for its diverse landscapes and vibrant communities, undergoes a spectacular transformation during spring, making it a cherished time for locals and a delightful discovery for visitors. Spring in North Texas is not merely a season; it’s a vibrant celebration of nature, culture, and community.


Springtime in North Texas is synonymous with the blooming of wildflowers. The area...

80 Years of Heart: Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate Honors the Ebby Halliday Companies’ Legacy of Service

For eight decades, the Ebby Halliday Companies have stood for more than exceptional real estate service — we’ve stood for community. At Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate, that commitment shines through in everything we do. Founded on principles of integrity, service, and connection, our agents take pride in giving back to the Dallas–Fort Worth neighborhoods we call home.


As part of our company’s 80th anniversary celebration, every Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate office participated in a special Day...

Dave Perry-Miller Agents Enjoy Power-Packed Summit at Winspear

Ebby Halliday Companies held its highly anticipated CONNECT: EHC Summit 2024 at the stunning Winspear Opera House in the heart of the downtown Dallas Arts District. The exclusive, agent-only event brought together real estate professionals from Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate, Ebby Halliday Realtors, and Williams Trew for a day of inspiration, learning, and networking.


Almost 1,000 agents from the three brands – with some coming from offices as far away as Stephenville, Cedar Creek Lake and Tyl...

Dallas-Fort Worth the Nation’s Leader in Population Growth

According to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Dallas-Fort Worth led all metro areas in population growth in 2023. D-FW grew by the size of a large suburb, adding more than 152,000 new residents.
D-FW’s population currently stands at 8.1 million, according to the new estimates, which provide insights into demographic changes across the country in 2023. The Houston metro was close behind D-FW, attracting more than 139,000 people over the same period and raising its population to 7....

The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide to Navigating the Dallas Market

Welcome to the dynamic world of Dallas-area real estate! Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned investor, the DFW market offers a unique blend of opportunities and challenges. This guide is designed to provide you with essential insights and tips to navigate the market effectively, helping you find your dream home in one of America’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas.


Understanding the Market


Before diving into the house-hunting process, it’s crucial to understand the current...

Top Tips for Texas Home Buyers and Sellers

In the past couple of years, the population of Texas has grown at five times the rate of the United States. It’s no secret that the Lone Star State’s housing market is strong, and getting stronger. To help you navigate our local home-buying and selling waters, we polled Ebby Halliday agents and collected their top tips for today’s buyers and sellers.


Buyer’s Tips*  Be qualified. Pre-plan financing by meeting with a mortgage lender ahead of time and receive a pre-approval letter that may be su...

Legendary Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Kicks Off

The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is exciting, it’s fun, and it’s a big part of what makes Fort Worth one of the greatest cities in America. The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo has offered the most authentic Western lifestyle experience anywhere – since 1896.
Rodeo action includes the Best of the West Ranch Rodeo, Best of Mexico Celebración, Cowboys of Color Rodeo, Bulls Night Out PRCA Extreme Bull Riding and Texas Champions Challenge. The FWSSR ProRodeo Tournament tops it off in the world’s most...

Carolyn Rosson Named RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker

Carolyn Rosson, President & CEO of the Ebby Halliday Companies, has been selected as a RISMedia 2024 Real Estate Newsmaker—a dynamic group of key influencers making headlines as a result of their newsworthy contributions to the real estate industry, and their efforts to positively affect the consumers and communities they serve.


RISMedia’s 2024 Real Estate Newsmakers were nominated by RISMedia readers and editors and are showcased in the following categories: Influencers, Trailblazers, Futuri...

5 Reasons to Purchase a Dallas-Area Home Now

In the dynamic landscape of real estate, the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area stands as a beacon of resilience and opportunity. As interest rates saw an upward trend in 2023, many potential homebuyers may have questioned the wisdom of investing in a D-FW home. In this blog post, we’ll explore five compelling reasons why purchasing a home in the Dallas-Fort Worth area remains a smart long-term investment, backed by the region’s robust housing market and promising future.


Economic Strength a...

5 Fort Worth Gems You May Not Know About

Welcome to Fort Worth, where the charm of the Old West meets the modern energy of a bustling city. Beyond the well-known attractions and landmarks, Fort Worth holds a treasure trove of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. In this blog post, we unveil five things about Fort Worth that might just surprise you.
 
The Hidden Trails of Trinity Park
Nestled along the banks of the Trinity River, Trinity Park is a haven for nature lovers and adventure seekers. What many people don’t know is that beyond...

Emily Sparks Named Sales Leader of Cedar Creek Lake Office

Emily Sparks has been named Sales Leader of Ebby Halliday Realtors’ Cedar Creek Lake Office. Carolyn Rosson, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Ebby Halliday Companies, recently made the announcement. 


“An admired real estate industry professional, Emily brings a thorough understanding of all aspects of real estate, from marketing and lead generation, to helping other agents reach their full potential,” Rosson says. “She is the ideal person to succeed Natalie Thomas, who has chosen...

Jamie Adler Named Sales Leader of Dave Perry-Miller Lakewood/Lake Highlands Office

Jamie Adler is the new sales leader of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate’s Lakewood/Lake Highlands Office. Carolyn Rosson, president of the Ebby Halliday Companies, and Malinda Howell, senior vice president of brokerage, recently made the announcement. Betsy Cameron, who has very capably served in this capacity for the past several years, will focus full-time on her role as the Vice President of Business Initiatives for the Ebby Halliday Companies.


“We are so grateful to Betsy for her outstanding...

Stronger Together Conference Brings Together Top Agents

Ebby Halliday Companies’ parent company HomeServices of America just wrapped up its second-annual ‘Stronger Together’ Conference – a three-day event for top agents across the country. And it was fire. Not just because it was in Palm Desert, Calif., in August, but because of the sheer heat generated by all the shoulder-rubbing and hand-shaking happening amongst many of the nation’s most-elite real estate producers. Williams Trew is a proud member of the Ebby Halliday Companies and was well repres...

America’s Boomtown: Dallas-Fort Worth

Imagine San Diego, San Jose, New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Boise all rolled up into the same metropolitan area.
Zoom in: That would give you a sense of just how many people now live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
The big picture: Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the country’s fastest growing metropolitan areas.
The region added more people than any other U.S. metro between 2021 and 2022, with 170,396 new residents.
Zoom out: Texas is one of six states benefiting from a massive southward wealth migratio...

America’s Boomtown: Dallas-Fort Worth

Imagine San Diego, San Jose, New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Boise all rolled up into the same metropolitan area.
Zoom in: That would give you a sense of just how many people now live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
The big picture: Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the country’s fastest growing metropolitan areas.
The region added more people than any other U.S. metro between 2021 and 2022, with 170,396 new residents.
Zoom out: Texas is one of six states benefiting from a massive southward wealth migratio...
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