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CRMLS Limited Exposure Coming Soon: What LA Sellers Should Know
FIELD NOTESJUL 31, 2026

CRMLS Limited Exposure Coming Soon: What LA Sellers Should Know

CRMLS launched Limited Exposure Coming Soon in June 2026, letting LA sellers block Zillow syndication pre-market. Here's what it does and when to use it.

What Does It Actually Cost to Live in Frisco, Texas in 2026?
FIELD NOTESJUL 31, 2026

What Does It Actually Cost to Live in Frisco, Texas in 2026?

Frisco homes are trading in the mid-$600s in 2026, with some of the higher combined tax rates in Collin County. Here's the real cost breakdown, how Frisco compares to Plano, and what Fields West and Grand Park mean for buyers now.

Over-65 Property Tax Freeze in Texas: What Dallas Homeowners Need to Know in 2026
FIELD NOTESJUL 31, 2026

Over-65 Property Tax Freeze in Texas: What Dallas Homeowners Need to Know in 2026

Texas seniors 65+ can freeze school district property taxes at their current level. Here's how the exemption works in Dallas and Collin County, how to apply, and what happens when you move.

A $14 Million Fryman Canyon Contract: What It Signals for Studio City Sellers in 2026
FIELD NOTESJUL 31, 2026

A $14 Million Fryman Canyon Contract: What It Signals for Studio City Sellers in 2026

A $13,995,000 Fryman Canyon estate topped LA County's slowest luxury week of 2026. What the contract signals for Studio City sellers.

The Liquidated Damages Clause in California Real Estate: What Los Angeles Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
FIELD NOTESJUL 30, 2026

The Liquidated Damages Clause in California Real Estate: What Los Angeles Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

In California, if a buyer defaults, the seller can keep up to 3% of the purchase price as liquidated damages. Here's how the clause works and what's at stake in LA.

What Does It Actually Cost to Live in Los Feliz in 2026?
FIELD NOTESJUL 30, 2026

What Does It Actually Cost to Live in Los Feliz in 2026?

Los Feliz median home price hit $1.95M in 2026. Here's how price bands split by sub-area, and how it compares to Silver Lake and Hollywood Hills.

What Does a $21.5 Million Listing on Red Wolf Lane Say About Plano's Luxury Market?
FIELD NOTESJUL 30, 2026

What Does a $21.5 Million Listing on Red Wolf Lane Say About Plano's Luxury Market?

A West Plano estate just listed for $21.5M, one street over from where a $15.9M sale set a Collin County record a year earlier. Here's what both numbers say about the Willow Bend market right now.

How to Remove PMI in Texas: What Every Dallas Homeowner Needs to Know
FIELD NOTESJUL 30, 2026

How to Remove PMI in Texas: What Every Dallas Homeowner Needs to Know

Dallas homeowners paying PMI can often cancel it once they hit 80% LTV, but Texas servicers won't do it automatically. Here's exactly how to request cancellation and what it costs.

The Backup Offer in California: What Los Angeles Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
FIELD NOTESJUL 29, 2026

The Backup Offer in California: What Los Angeles Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

A backup offer in California can save a deal or resurrect one. Here's how the BUO addendum works and whether a backup position is right for you in Los Angeles.

What Does It Actually Cost to Live in Lake Highlands, Dallas in 2026?
FIELD NOTESJUL 29, 2026

What Does It Actually Cost to Live in Lake Highlands, Dallas in 2026?

Lake Highlands homes are trading around $650,000 in 2026, up double digits year over year. Here's what the Town Center redevelopment means, why RISD (not Dallas ISD) zones the neighborhood, and how it compares to Lakewood.

A $24.5 Million Strand Contract: What It Signals for Manhattan Beach Sellers in 2026
FIELD NOTESJUL 29, 2026

A $24.5 Million Strand Contract: What It Signals for Manhattan Beach Sellers in 2026

A $24.5M Strand listing in Manhattan Beach just went into contract. What the deal signals for luxury sellers on the Sand Section in 2026.

New Construction Design Center Upgrades in DFW: What Every Dallas Buyer Needs to Know
FIELD NOTESJUL 29, 2026

New Construction Design Center Upgrades in DFW: What Every Dallas Buyer Needs to Know

At your DFW design center, buy structural upgrades and skip cosmetic ones. Here's what to spend, what to skip, and how to budget 12-17% of your base price.