DSmith Realty
Residential Real Estate Services Serving the DFW area, specializing in Irving/Las Colinas
I am an independent broker with over 20 years local experience specializing in Residential properties. My background is in design, marketing, environmental science and I have been in construction for over 25 years. Servicing the entire Dallas/Fort Worth area, with concentration on the central cities including Arlington, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, Grand Prairie, Irving, and Las Colinas. I've been local resident for over 55 years, and an Irving resident since 1995. I'm a graduate of Texas Christian University (Go Frogs!), member of the NAR, TAR, and the Metrotex Board of Realtors. Earning my real estate license in 2004, my brokers license in 2006, I have several designations... the Council of Residential Specialists (aka the Residential Real Estate Council), Graduate Realtor Institution, and Certified Negotiation Expert among others.
Apparently, as I've seen today, there are some rather extreme consequences for missing your highway exit... based on the behavior of those who have come close to missing their exit.
I run across this so often! Businesses contacting me and immediately grilling me for information without identifying themselves or their purpose. Who else is running into this extremely poor business practice?
Heads up folks!
Most of the time, leased solar panels do NOT add value to your house when you sell. In fact, until the panels are paid off and there is no contract or other financial obligations that potential buyers will have to obtain, having leased solar panels will hinder you ability to sell your house for market value.
I've seen some solar panel contracts that require the owner to pay $300+ monthly on top of the electric bill. Those payments may increase in time and the company may not buy back any electricity. The contract lengths I've seen are between 25 and 45 years. This is a HUGE obligation that is likely to be passed on to the next owner.
I have yet to find anyone that has a positive experience with leased solar panels. If that is you, please comment and tell me the other side of this scenario. Why would a buyer ever take on a decades long financial obligation that increases with time, without significant benefits?
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Property tax values for 2026 are posted. Did yours go up or down?
If you need help/tips on protesting contact me.
01/11/2026
Check your water heater model number if you installed a Rheem water heater between 2019 and 2023.
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07/23/2025
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Loans and Home Down Payment Assistance - Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC) The Homes for Texas Heroes and Home Sweet Texas Home Loan Programs are available for teachers, fire fighters, police and correctional officers, veterans, and low and moderate-income homebuyers.
I've seen a lot of advertising lately for companies that want to buy houses. Many of these companies advertise cash offers, but what they don't tell you is why that might be desirable to you as a homeowner/seller. One advertises that they will buy your house and lease it back to you until you are ready to move, if ever.
The advantage of a cash offer is typically a quick close and no repairs, however that can change once these companies view or inspect the property. I'm not sure what advantage there is to selling your house then leasing it back. I can't imagine that the math works for sellers on those deals. Some of these companies are wholesalers who will get the property under contract then resell it to another buyer for a higher price.
If you are considering selling your house to a company like this, I urge you to remember that they are in business to make a profit. And that profit most likely is coming out of the sellers pocket. Their primary targets are desperate sellers who are willing to choose time over money or want to just get the sale done.
I'm available for consultation and free market analysis to help sellers determine the best path for their situation. Feel free to contact me.
05/30/2025
Down payment assistance in Irving.
https://www.cityofirving.org/567/Homebuyer-Down-Payment-Assistance-Progra
https://www.cityofirving.org/567/Homebuyer-Down-Payment-Assistance-Progra
Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program | Irving, TX - Official Website This program provides financial assistance to qualified applicants to assist with down payment and closing cost to purchase a home within Irving.
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