Relocation
Now I remember all the fabulous reasons we’re moving. Hint: about 200,000 of them are at Texas Counter Fitters. Never mind that I’m exhausted from mortgage financing, bridge loans, interest rates (LOWER THEM ALREADY!!!), purging, and packing. Some days, I feel I could just pack and ship myself off to Florida. Instead, I have to experience the…
A significant generational shakeup in home-buying activity appears to have set in, with Baby Boomers overtaking Millennials in the market — again. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) published its 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report on Tuesday, and the data suggests that Boomers are flush with cash and buying homes again. Before…
Last week’s windy weather left some property damage in its wake and thousands of North Texans without power. For some residents, that dust storm could be the last straw. Apparently, Google searches by folks looking to sell their home in Dallas exploded on March 4, the day a large storm system blew 60-70 mph winds…
Texas is sitting pretty atop a national ranking by net migration from state-to-state relocations, further cementing its status as one of the most desirable states to live. Data recently published by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that an estimated 612,000 individuals moved to the Lone Star State in 2023 and some 479,000 left it, making…
By Rick Mauch Candy’s Dirt Contributor Wendy LeSage smiles when her business, LeSage Welcome Services, is compared to a longtime popular service called Welcome Wagon. Like that organization, she welcomes folks into their new home and then some. “Yes, but on steroids!” she said with a smile with asked about a comparison. Actually Welcome Wagon…
Dallas-Fort Worth is the top 2021 destination for people relocating to other parts of the country, according to a new report co-authored by Zillow and Allied Van Lines.
The North Texas Relocation Professional fall conference is just around the corner, and professionals will be gathering to hear speakers, network with one another, and check out a host of vendors. Set for Oct. 3, the conference at the Omni Hotel at Park West (1590 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, Dallas) costs $150 for members…
By Jenny Harrison Special Contributor Pop culture stereotypes have ruined the image of Texas — the brave and beloved Lone Star State. For those who haven’t been there or haven’t met someone from Texas, it is the state of short-tempered rednecks, wild cowboys, and dumb blondes. The reality, however, is different and shockingly more interesting.…
Thursday, Feb. 15, is the first “Black Tie Country Concert” featuring performances by Rascal Flatts, and more! The evening is brought to us by Dustin Black and the folks at Black Tie Moving. “We are bringing the DFW real estate community together for one special night full of music, food, drinks, networking, and giving back,”…
We already know the “why” behind people moving to Texas: Jobs. But what about the “where” and “how many”? In the just released Texas relocation report from the Texas Association of Realtors, Texas was ranked as the second most popular relocation destination. “The diverse job opportunities and high quality of life in Texas continues to…
