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Beyond the Realtor Highlight Reel: What Real Estate Actually Looks Like in a Tough Market — video still
By Mathew Dick September 11, 2026
Two Central Texas Realtors share what real estate really looks like: inconsistent income, failed deals, and staying motivated in a tough market.
Podcast promo with orange skyline, black Texas theme, and text: “Building More Than Homes” by Dennis Jones, Episode 18.
By Mathew Dick September 5, 2026
Build a custom home with confidence, plan costs, financing, land, timelines, selections, and inspections before you start.
and this one is enormous.
By Mathew Dick September 4, 2026
Billions in data center investment are reshaping Central Texas. Here's what the infrastructure boom means for Central Texas real estate and residents.
Smiling man giving thumbs up beside a house with bold text “I FOUND THIS DEAL!” and a red arrow
By Mathew Dick August 29, 2026
Explore this completed 2026 Temple TX townhome at $259,900. Get 3 beds, 2.5 baths, 1,774 sq. ft, quartz counters, a fenced yard, and a covered patio.
Podcast promo graphic for “The Next Move,” episode 17, “Across the Brokerage Lines,” with real estate hosts on a black-orange background
By Mathew Dick August 29, 2026
Real estate is changing. Explore brokerage models, industry consolidation, AI, and why today’s Central Texas market is nothing like 2021.
Podcast promo graphic for “The Next Move” on Texas real estate, with orange sunset, barn, and water tower.
By Mathew Dick August 22, 2026
Learn how Texas community property, probate, homestead rights, and deeds can impact title, delay closings, and create estate planning challenges.
Man smiling beside map with arrows and bold text: “MOVING TO Temple Texas!”
By Mathew Dick August 22, 2026
Thinking about moving to Temple, TX? Discover the pros and cons, home prices, jobs, Fort Cavazos access, heat, traffic, taxes, and more.
Podcast promo for “The Next Move” on real estate and the market, with sunset skyline and house imagery
By Mathew Dick August 15, 2026
Clear up Central Texas real estate myths about down payments, VA loans, rates, credit, pricing, renovations, and buying or selling.
American and Texas flags flying above a suburban neighborhood street at sunset
By Mathew Dick August 14, 2026
New construction vs. resale homes in Killeen, TX? Compare costs, maintenance, inspections, financing, commute options, resale value, and more before you buy.
Podcast cover for The Next Move: real estate roundtable on what’s working, what’s not, and life at eXp
By Mathew Dick August 8, 2026
Learn what’s working in Central Texas real estate, from smarter marketing and open houses to buying, selling, and long-term growth.
Sunset over a suburban town with houses, roads, and trees beneath a pastel sky
By Mathew Dick August 7, 2026
PCS orders to Fort Hood? Compare Killeen vs. Harker Heights for home prices, commute time, neighborhoods, construction options, and which city best fits a military family’s BAH budget and long-term goals.
Podcast cover: “The Next Move” on data farms, solar, and wind farms, with two hosts and solar panels at sunset
By Mathew Dick August 1, 2026
Central Texas is growing with data centers, solar farms, and wind projects. Learn how they affect real estate, buyers, sellers, and landowners.
The Next Move podcast cover with two hosts and text: “Should I buy or sell right now?”
By Mathew Dick July 25, 2026
Thinking of selling? Learn why homes are still selling, how to price with market data, and what buyers are willing to pay more for today.
Airfield at sunset with soldiers and civilians unloading luggage near a transport plane
By Mathew Dick July 22, 2026
Discover where most military families live near Fort Hood. Compare popular communities, commute times, schools, housing options, and local amenities.
Podcast promo with two hosts, sunset desert backdrop, title “The Next Move,” and “Should I buy or sell right now?”
By Mathew Dick July 18, 2026
Wondering if now is the right time to buy? Explore today's market with more inventory, less competition, and better buyer opportunities.
Man pointing at a brick house with bold text “UNDER $360K” on a bright blue background
By Mathew Dick July 14, 2026
Moving to Temple, TX? Tour a 5-bedroom Lake Pointe home under $360K and explore Belton ISD, nearby shopping, and everyday living.
Podcast cover with “The Next Move,” bold brokerage fit text, and two hosts against a fiery Texas skyline.
By Mathew Dick July 11, 2026
Choosing a brokerage? Compare training, culture, mentorship, commission splits, fees, tech, leads, and long-term growth before you join.
Military family unloading moving boxes outside a home during a PCS move to Fort Hood, Texas
By Mathew Dick July 8, 2026
Avoid costly PCS mistakes when moving to Fort Hood. Learn what military families should know about housing, timing, schools, and local resources.
Podcast cover for The Next Move, featuring two hosts and bold text: “Building wealth & impact through real estate.”
By Mathew Dick July 4, 2026
Discover how a construction-first mindset navigated the 2005 boom, 2008 crash, foreclosure auctions, and a path to investing.
Text graphic reading “NEW VA LOAN RULES 2026” with a man posing thoughtfully against a city skyline.
By Mathew Dick July 4, 2026
Learn the 2026 VA loan updates on appraisals, property requirements, fees, timelines, low appraisals, and myths to avoid costly mistakes.
Podcast promo graphic for “The Next Move” on insurance strategies for homeowners and investors, with hosts’ photos and a house
By Mathew Dick June 30, 2026
Learn how Texas homeowners insurance works, what's covered, common exclusions, deductibles, replacement cost, and smart claim tips before filing.
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By Mathew Dick June 27, 2026
Explore a luxury Eagle Oaks home near Belton ISD and Lake Belton with solar, Powerwall, pool, smart features, and an ideal Belton, TX lifestyle
Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with curving streets, houses, ponds, and a sunset skyline in the distance
By Mathew Dick June 22, 2026
Which town near Fort Hood is right for you? See the top 7 places ranked by commute time, home prices, amenities, schools, and everyday living.
The Next Move promotional poster with sunset water tower, house, and event details for “What Really Happens Behind the Scenes”
By Mathew Dick June 20, 2026
What happens after you sign? Learn how title searches, escrow, Schedule C, payoffs, and title insurance work behind the scenes to keep your closing on track.