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Can a Buyer Back Out of a Texas Real Estate Contract After Signing?

Yes, but there is an important distinction between terminating a contract under a contractual or statutory right and simply deciding you no longer want to buy the property. Once a seller accepts an offer, the buyer generally has a binding contract, and the buyer’s ability to walk away without being in default depends on the specific contract, addenda and applicable law. Read more in the blog post linked below.

Can a Buyer Back Out of a Texas Real Estate Contract After Signing? Yes, but there is an important distinction between terminating a contract under a contractual or statutory right and simply deciding you no longer want to buy the property. Once a seller accepts an offer, the buyer generally has a binding contract, and the buyer's ability to walk away without being....

It’s official! 🏆 Honored and beyond grateful to be named one of D Magazine’s Best Real Estate Agents for 2026!

This recognition means the world to me, but the real win is getting to guide so many incredible clients home across Dallas.

Thank you to everyone who has trusted me with one of life’s biggest moves, and to my wonderful clients, friends, and community for your unwavering support! Here’s to making more dream homes a reality this year! ✨🏠

Jennifer Lindsey Cloud Jennifer Cloud, Esq., Broker/Founder of Prominus®, LLC, is a Texas-licensed real estate broker and Texas and New York-licensed attorney with an office in Uptown Dallas. Her company motto is "You should expect more from your Realtor," and every day she strives to show her clients why.

The Dallas-Fort Worth housing market is looking sweeter than ever, just not if you’re trying to sell! 🏠✨

D Magazine breaks down the shifting dynamics for home buyers in DFW, from shifting inventory to navigating mortgage trends. Plus, check out this year’s top-rated real estate agents, mortgage pros, and insurance experts to help you make your next move with confidence.

📲 Read the full article at the link below!

🔗https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/2026/september/state-of-the-market-home-buyers/

It’s official: Dallas is officially a top 10 buyer’s market in the U.S. 📉🏠

According to recent data from Redfin, sellers in DFW now outnumber buyers by 107%, giving house hunters more leverage and negotiation power than we've seen in years. In fact, nearly 80% of DFW homes are selling below original asking price!

So, how much below asking price should you actually offer without insulting the seller or leaving money on the table? 🤔

We broke down the exact strategy in our latest blog post on our website! Learn how to read the market, evaluate days on market, and structure a win-win offer in today’s Dallas housing market.

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Dallas declared one of the top 10 buyer's markets in the U.S. right now The tide has turned for the Dallas housing market, and buyers now have more power than ever to negotiate on their forever home, a new real estate report has confirmed.

Is the Texas housing market turning into a buyer’s market? 🏠📉

With rising inventory and high mortgage rates keeping buyers selective, home sellers across Texas are getting aggressive with price cuts. In some counties, up to 70% of listed homes have seen price reductions, while other sellers are choosing to pivot and rent out their properties instead.

Whether you're buying, selling, or just watching the Lone Star State real estate market, here is what’s driving the shift:

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A lot of Texans are cutting the prices of their homes to attract buyers The widespread cuts are happening as inventory climbs and higher mortgage rates hit buyers.

As AI and data centers rapidly expand, who should foot the bill for massive power grid upgrades? ⚡️

The House is voting on the Ratepayer Protection Act—a bipartisan bill designed to shield everyday homeowners from skyrocketing electricity costs caused by energy-hungry data centers.

Read more about how this proposal aims to hold large-scale tech users accountable while keeping your utility bills in check 👇

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House To Vote on Bill Protecting Homeowners From AI Data Center Power Costs Lawmakers are set to vote on a new bill that would shield ratepayers from costs brought by large data centers.

An attorney REALTOR® is a real estate broker or agent who is also a licensed Texas attorney. That means the professional may operate within two distinct professional frameworks: Texas real estate brokerage rules and, when acting as an attorney, the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. Texas law allows a licensed Texas attorney to handle real estate brokerage activities without holding a separate real estate license at all. See Tex. Occ. Code § 1101.005(a)(1). An attorney who also holds a real estate broker’s license, however, brings a legal analysis skill set that a real estate license alone does not provide.

Why Should You Use an Attorney REALTOR® in Texas? An attorney REALTOR® is a real estate broker or agent who is also a licensed Texas attorney. That means the professional may operate within two distinct professional frameworks: Texas real estate brokerage rules and, when acting as an attorney, the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct.

Dallas buyers may have more room to negotiate than they did in the peak market years. In July 2026, Dallas homes closed at a median 97.2 percent of list price, and a majority sold below their original asking price. On a home that has sat for 60 days or longer, or is demonstrably priced above recent comparable sales, a buyer may have a stronger case for opening 5 to 10 percent below asking. The right number for any single house depends on its days on market, how it’s priced against recent closed comps, and how many other offers are realistically in play.

How Much Should I Offer Below Asking Price in Dallas? Dallas buyers may have more room to negotiate than they did in the peak market years. The right number for any single house depends on its days on market, how it's priced against recent closed comps, and how many other offers are realistically in play.

If someone has died in a Texas home, does the seller have to disclose it to a buyer?

Generally, no. But Texas law draws an important distinction based on how the person died and whether the death was related to the condition of the property. Texas Property Code §5.008(c) specifically addresses certain deaths and provides an important exception to the seller’s disclosure obligations. However, the statute is narrower than many sellers and buyers might realize.

Does a Texas Seller Have to Disclose a Previous Death in the House? If someone has died in a Texas home, does the seller have to disclose it to a buyer? Generally, no. But Texas law draws an important distinction based on how the person died and whether the death was related to the condition of the property.