The DFW
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Market intelligence, neighborhood deep-dives, and honest guidance from Heera Khan. Your North Dallas luxury specialist.
Will DFW Be the Next Boomtown Hit by the Hidden Home Equity Tax?
NAR's May 2026 research says the capital gains exclusion is quietly becoming a Sun Belt problem too. Here's what every long-tenured Plano, Frisco, and McKinney homeowner should know before listing.
The Hidden Tax DFW Sellers Don't See Coming
New NAR research finds 13.1 million U.S. homeowners now have unrealized gains above the federal capital gains exclusion — a 1997-era threshold that hasn't moved while DFW home prices have tripled. If you bought in Plano, Frisco, or McKinney between 2015 and 2019, this is the conversation to have before you list.
DFW Luxury Market: Q1 2026 in Review
Inventory levels across North Dallas corridors shifted meaningfully in the first quarter. Here's what the data shows and what it means for buyers and sellers navigating the spring market.
Why Prosper, TX Is the Fastest-Growing Luxury Corridor in DFW
Once considered a small town north of Frisco, Prosper has become one of the most sought-after addresses in the metroplex. What's driving the migration and is it too late to get in?
Relocating to DFW? 7 Things Your Agent Should Tell You (But Often Won't)
Relocating from out of state brings a specific set of blind spots. A candid look at the questions every buyer should ask and the honest answers that make the difference.
The Pre-Market Window: How Smart Sellers Generate Competition
The days before your home hits the MLS are more valuable than most sellers realize. A disciplined pre-market strategy can generate genuine buyer competition before a single showing.
Allen vs. McKinney: A Buyer's Honest Comparison
Two neighboring cities, two very different lifestyles and price dynamics. If you're weighing Allen against McKinney for your next home, here's the comparison no algorithm can give you.
The Architecture of North Dallas: What Luxury Looks Like in 2026
From contemporary farmhouse to transitional modern, the aesthetic vocabulary of luxury homes in Collin County has evolved. A visual guide to what buyers are requesting and what endures.
Interest Rates & the Luxury Buyer: A Different Calculus
How rate sensitivity differs in the $1M+ segment and why luxury buyers are often operating under entirely different financial logic than the broader market.
New Construction vs. Resale in Frisco & Celina: What You're Actually Choosing
The new-construction boom in Celina looks compelling on paper. But resale homes in established Frisco neighborhoods offer something the builders cannot and vice versa.