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Shawna King, Realtor Allow me to open new doors to your future. Shawna brings a wealth of experience to us here at VIP Realty! Let Shawna do the leg work!

Schedule your "no obligation" consultation over the phone to discuss your Real Estate needs and your next move: https://calendly.com/shawnarealtor/30min She has been involved with residential real estate throughout Dallas/Fort Worth since 2005. Shawna finds real estate fascinating and it shows in her follow up and attention to detail. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business in 2004, which assists her very well with real estate activities. Buying and selling real estate can be quite stressful, and her goal is to minimize this stress for clients. She is hardworking and will always look out for your best interests. Shawna is one of the Firm's top producers, has lead the company in sales volume in 2008 and 2009, is a Senior Listing Agent and acquired her Broker's license in 2010. Her goal is to offer home buyers and seller the best service and to ensure they have the best experience with their Real Estate transaction. She'll negotiate on her clients behalf to make sure they get the best price for their home. Shawna specializes in single family residential, luxury homes, condos, first-time home buyers, corporate relocation, executive leasing and foreclosures.

🏡 Seller Tip of the Week: Sell, rent, or hold? It's the question I'm hearing most from North Texas homeowners this fall,...
10/17/2026

🏡 Seller Tip of the Week:

Sell, rent, or hold? It's the question I'm hearing most from North Texas homeowners this fall, and honestly, it's a great one to be asking.

Here's the quick DFW snapshot:

Mortgage rates are back above 7%
Builders are offering big incentives (and some are even leasing unsold homes)
Good rental homes are leasing fast
That means the "right" answer looks different for every homeowner. Some folks should sell now, some should rent, and some should sit tight and wait for better timing.

I wrote a full guide to help you sort it out, including a quick gut-check to see which way you lean. Link in the comments, or message me and I'll run your numbers for free. No pressure, just clarity.

King Realty Shawna King 🏡💙

King Realty Seller Tip of the Week 💙🏡
10/16/2026

King Realty Seller Tip of the Week 💙🏡

Your comeback is coming. And it has a plan. 👑🏡If you're working to get out of debt and into a place of your own, whether...
09/29/2026

Your comeback is coming. And it has a plan. 👑🏡

If you're working to get out of debt and into a place of your own, whether that's a lease with YOUR name on it or keys to a home you own, this one's for you.

Introducing The King Realty Comeback Plan: your 12-month path home 👇

1️⃣ RESET: Know your numbers and lower your cost of living
2️⃣ STABILIZE: Emergency fund, autopay, clean up your credit reports
3️⃣ BUILD: Pay down cards, boost your score, stack your move-in fund
4️⃣ LAUNCH: Get pre-approved or application-ready and let's go shopping!

It's FREE and includes a budget worksheet, credit tracker, savings calculator, and a monthly checklist to keep you on track. 📋

No judgment. No pressure. Just real steps and a team that wants you to WIN. 💛

💬 Comment "HOME" or DM us and we'll send you your copy!

Know someone working their way back? Tag them. Sometimes a plan is all it takes. 🙌

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CREDIT TIP #4Do Not Sign Up for Debt Consolidation Before Buying a Home👑 CREDIT TIP OF THE WEEK | King Realty TexasDebt...
09/22/2026

CREDIT TIP #4

Do Not Sign Up for Debt Consolidation Before Buying a Home

👑 CREDIT TIP OF THE WEEK | King Realty Texas

Debt Consolidation Can Hurt More Than It Helps

If you are carrying debt and thinking about buying a home, you may have seen ads for debt consolidation or debt settlement programs promising to simplify your payments and lower what you owe. Before you sign anything, read this first.

Here is what debt consolidation actually does to your credit:

🚫 Debt settlement programs negotiate to pay creditors less than you owe, and that "settled" status gets reported on your credit report and can drop your score by 100 points or more

🚫 Consolidation loans open a new credit account which temporarily lowers your score and adds a hard inquiry

🚫 Enrolling in a debt management program can flag your accounts as "enrolled in credit counseling" which some lenders treat as a red flag during underwriting

🚫 Some programs ask you to stop paying creditors while they negotiate; meaning you accumulate late payments and collections that devastate your score

The better option is to build your credit back the right way:

✅ Pay on time every month: even minimum payments. Payment history is 35% of your score and consistency rebuilds it faster than anything else.

✅ Become an authorized user: Ask a family member with excellent credit to add you as an authorized user on one of their oldest, lowest-utilization cards. You inherit their positive history without needing to use the card.

✅ Open a secured credit card: A secured card requires a deposit as collateral. Use it for one small recurring charge (like a streaming subscription) and pay it in full every month. After 6 to 12 months of perfect payment history it rebuilds your score significantly.

✅ Credit builder loan: Many credit unions and online banks offer small credit builder loans specifically designed to rebuild credit. You make payments into a savings account and the on-time payment history gets reported to all three bureaus.

✅ Keep old accounts open: Length of credit history is 15% of your score. Never close old accounts even if you are not using them. The age of those accounts is working in your favor every single month.

✅ Ask for goodwill deletions: If you have a one-time late payment on an otherwise clean account call the creditor and ask them to remove it as a goodwill gesture. Many will; especially if you have been a long-standing customer with an otherwise good history.

The honest timeline: Rebuilding credit the right way takes 6 to 18 months depending on how much damage exists. But it produces a clean, lender-ready credit profile that debt consolidation companies simply cannot give you; and it does not create the red flags that kill mortgage approvals.

I work with excellent local lenders who specialize in helping buyers get credit-ready for homeownership. If you want a referral to someone who will give you a straight assessment and a real game plan, just reach out. Zero cost. Zero pressure.

📞 214-697-1742
✉️ [email protected]
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Shawna King · Broker/Owner · King Realty Texas · TREC #9014648 · Equal Housing Opportunity King Realty Shawna King, Realtor Shawna King 💙☀️🏡

📍 McKinney · Rockwall · Fate · Collin County homeowners: this one's for you.If you've been thinking about selling but fe...
09/17/2026

📍 McKinney · Rockwall · Fate · Collin County homeowners: this one's for you.

If you've been thinking about selling but feel like your home is just sitting in a sea of new construction, you're not wrong; and you're not alone.

Here's the honest picture right now:

🏗️ Resale homes in Collin & Rockwall County are competing directly with builders offering rate buydowns, free upgrades, and closing cost credits. By early 2026, the gap between new home prices and resale prices narrowed to just $15,500; the smallest difference in modern history. That changes the game.

But here's what the headlines are missing:

📈 The economic story behind YOUR neighborhood is genuinely powerful.
→ Samsung is moving its entire U.S. HQ to Plano
→ AT&T is consolidating 10,000+ employees to a new Plano campus
→ Toyota, TIAA, Goldman Sachs & the Texas Stock Exchange are all here
→ Texas is growing at 2.5x the national rate

That demand is real, it's building, and it directly affects the value of your home.

So what are your options right now?
✅ Sell now & price strategically to compete with builders
✅ Lease your home and wait out the closeout wave (12–18 months)
✅ Wait for spring 2027 when the market hopefully rebalances

The builder closeout wave is temporary. The economic growth coming to Collin County is not.

I've been in this market for 21 years. I'll give you the real picture. Not the version that just sounds good. Let's talk about what makes sense for your specific situation.

📞 (214) 697-1742 | KingRealtyTexas.com
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🏡 NEW LISTING | Sachse, TX! 🏡I am SO excited to share this one: 2404 Acorn Ct just hit the market, and the photos do not...
07/22/2026

🏡 NEW LISTING | Sachse, TX! 🏡

I am SO excited to share this one: 2404 Acorn Ct just hit the market, and the photos do not disappoint. 📸King Realty

This corner-lot townhome has been completely refreshed top to bottom: new white oak hardwood floors, new Samsung kitchen appliances, new countertops, new tile in all 3 bathrooms... the list goes on and on.

3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a private balcony off the primary suite, epoxy garage floor, and a low-maintenance HOA that covers the roof, fence, irrigation, insurance AND yard maintenance. 🙌 Zoned to Garland ISD, minutes from Firewheel Town Center, with easy access to GBB Turnpike and 78.

📍 2404 Acorn Ct, Sachse, TX 75048
💰 $325,000
🔑 Move-in ready. Zero projects, just move in and enjoy!

Know someone looking in Sachse/Garland? Tag them below or send me a message. I'd love to show it! 💛

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McKinney & Prosper $500K–$600K market check-in: the data tells a story sellers need to hear and buyers need to act on.I ...
07/16/2026

McKinney & Prosper $500K–$600K market check-in: the data tells a story sellers need to hear and buyers need to act on.

I pulled the last 90 days of NTREIS activity for Prosper ISD homes priced $500K-$600K across McKinney and Prosper. 152 total listings. Here's what the receipts show:

📊 57 active listings currently competing in this price band
📊 27 listings (21 cancelled, 6 expired) came off market without selling
📊 Cancelled listings averaged 112 days on market before the seller gave up
📊 Expired listings averaged 193 days
📊 Homes that closed sold at an average of 96% of list price, taking 70 days on average to get there

This is a market correcting in real time. Inventory has built, days-on-market has stretched, and sellers who priced ambitiously six months ago are now adjusting or walking away without a sale.

For sellers: pricing strategy and presentation matter more right now than they have in years. The homes closing at 97-100% of list aren't the ones sitting; they're the ones priced right from day one.

For buyers: this is the leverage window. Sellers with 60+ days on market are motivated" for price, for concessions, for rate buydowns. That leverage doesn't last forever. Once rates improve and confidence returns, this same inventory gets absorbed fast, and buyers go right back to competing against multiple offers instead of negotiating them.

If you're weighing a purchase in this range or thinking about listing, happy to walk through the full data set. This snapshot barely scratches the surface of what it tells us about pricing strategy right now. KingRealtyTexas.com King Realty

If you're wondering what all this means for your home value, your next move, or your investment strategy, I'd love to ta...
07/02/2026

If you're wondering what all this means for your home value, your next move, or your investment strategy, I'd love to talk it through with you. This is exactly the kind of market intel I live for. 💛
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06/25/2026

The sellers just put $10,000 on the table. 💵
At 2728 Country Church Road in McKinney's Timberridge community, buyers are being offered $10,000 in concessions, and you get to decide how to use it. Close with less cash out of pocket. Buy your rate down. Whatever makes the most sense for your financial picture.
And this is what that $10,000 gets you into:
✅ 3,337 sq ft of beautifully designed living space

✅ 2018-built in a boutique community of just 100 homes

✅ Private pool with professional landscaping and stone edging

✅ Chef's kitchen flowing into a family room with gas fireplace

✅ Main-level primary suite: garden tub, generous proportions, true retreat energy

✅ Game room + dedicated home office (freshly painted and ready)

✅ Floored walk-in attic storage: one of those upgrades you didn't know you needed

✅ Epoxy garage floors

✅ Zoned to Prosper ISD: including the brand-new Walnut Grove High School

✅ NO City Tax · NO MUD · NO PID · Low HOA

✅ Adjacent to open countryside; room to breathe
Easy access to US-380, the Tollway, Preston Rd, and a future 380 Bypass that makes this location even stronger over time.
McKinney. Pool. Prosper ISD. $10K toward your closing. This one checks a lot of boxes.
📲 DM me or call/text 214-697-1742 to schedule your private tour.
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The sellers just put $10,000 on the table. 💵At 2728 Country Church Road in McKinney's Timberridge community, buyers are ...
06/25/2026

The sellers just put $10,000 on the table. 💵
At 2728 Country Church Road in McKinney's Timberridge community, buyers are being offered $10,000 in concessions, and you get to decide how to use it. Close with less cash out of pocket. Buy your rate down. Whatever makes the most sense for your financial picture.
And this is what that $10,000 gets you into:
✅ 3,337 sq ft of beautifully designed living space

✅ 2018-built in a boutique community of just 100 homes

✅ Private pool with professional landscaping and stone edging

✅ Chef's kitchen flowing into a family room with gas fireplace

✅ Main-level primary suite, garden tub, generous proportions, true retreat energy

✅ Game room + dedicated home office (freshly painted and ready)

✅ Floored walk-in attic storage, one of those upgrades you didn't know you needed

✅ Epoxy garage floors

✅ Zoned to Prosper ISD, including the brand-new Walnut Grove High School

✅ NO City Tax · NO MUD · NO PID · Low HOA

✅ Adjacent to open countryside; room to breathe
Easy access to US-380, the Tollway, Preston Rd, and a future 380 Bypass that makes this location even stronger over time.
McKinney. Pool. Prosper ISD. $10K toward your closing. This one checks a lot of boxes.
📲 DM me or call/text 214-697-1742 to schedule your private tour.
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