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Crystal DeBacker Real Estate Group Van Alstyne TX Realtor® at eXp Realty

Specializing in Land and Homes In North Texas

Real estate is FULL of advice that sounds true, gets repeated constantly, and might have even worked 20 years ago… but t...
10/09/2026

Real estate is FULL of advice that sounds true, gets repeated constantly, and might have even worked 20 years ago… but that doesn’t mean it applies today.

Markets change. Strategies change. And what makes sense for one buyer, seller, or house might make zero sense for another.

So before you let an algorithm decide what your house is worth… talk to someone who actually works in your local market every day. 😉

A real estate team telling people to wait. Groundbreaking, we know. 🤯But here’s the thing:→ Some of you should be buying...
10/08/2026

A real estate team telling people to wait. Groundbreaking, we know. 🤯

But here’s the thing:

→ Some of you should be buying this October.
And some of you should absolutely wait until spring.

It’s not just about rates or timing the market. It’s about whether buying makes sense for you right now.

Swipe for 4 reasons we’d tell you to start looking this fall, and 4 reasons we’d tell you to wait. →

If you're somewhere in between, DM us and let's chat about your situation. We'll give you a real answer, not a sales pitch.

Your home's first showing to a buyer in today's market is a two-second scroll on someone’s 6-inch phone while they’re ha...
10/06/2026

Your home's first showing to a buyer in today's market is a two-second scroll on someone’s 6-inch phone while they’re half watching TV. 😅

And the first thing they see? The outside of your home.

That’s why your home's curb appeal matters, especially as we head into the colder months when everything outside isn’t quite as green, bright, and naturally beautiful.

Some quick tips:
✓ Fresh mulch, trimmed landscaping, a clean walkway, and a welcoming front entry can go a long way in making your home stand out.

You don’t need a major landscaping overhaul. You just need to make those first few seconds count. 👀

Because you only get one chance at a first impression...and these days, it happens on a screen.

Stop measuring your progress against someone else’s highlight reel. 👀It’s so easy to feel behind when you’re constantly ...
10/05/2026

Stop measuring your progress against someone else’s highlight reel. 👀

It’s so easy to feel behind when you’re constantly watching what everyone else is doing. And the truth is, progress doesn’t always feel like progress when you’re in the middle of it.

Think about where you were a year ago. The things you didn’t know yet. The hard things you hadn’t worked through yet. The goals that still felt out of reach.

Now look at you.

Sometimes you have to look back to realize just how far you’ve actually come. 🤍

Realtor .com named September 27–October 3 the “best week” of 2026 to buy a house. 🙃(And yes, if you just checked the cal...
10/04/2026

Realtor .com named September 27–October 3 the “best week” of 2026 to buy a house. 🙃

(And yes, if you just checked the calendar… that was last week).

But the buyer-friendly conditions didn’t magically disappear on October 4th. Especially when you factor in something national data can’t fully measure: seller motivation.

A home that’s been sitting since summer may have a seller who’s much more willing to negotiate on price, terms, or concessions.

So no, you didn’t miss your chance. Swipe → to see why fall could still be a great time to make a move.

Would your home pass the test if disaster struck tonight?While prevention is key to reducing fire risks, it’s just as im...
10/02/2026

Would your home pass the test if disaster struck tonight?

While prevention is key to reducing fire risks, it’s just as important to know exactly what to do if a fire does occur, before you ever need to.

This October, in honor of Fire Prevention Month, 🔥 let’s make sure your home is safe and your family is prepared. Swipe → for simple steps to protect what matters most.

Busy busy week! So excited for our clients on this deal. New listing in Plano coming up and a couple other exciting deve...
10/01/2026

Busy busy week! So excited for our clients on this deal. New listing in Plano coming up and a couple other exciting developments!

Before you dive into the Halloween décor, set aside a few hours this month to give your home some seasonal TLC and avoid...
10/01/2026

Before you dive into the Halloween décor, set aside a few hours this month to give your home some seasonal TLC and avoid any spooky surprises this fall. 👻

One important reminder: schedule your heater service before the cold weather really sets in. Enrolling in a maintenance plan means fewer breakdowns, improved energy efficiency, and a longer lifespan for your HVAC system!

Swipe for the full October checklist and save it for later! →

It’s our job to answer your questions, guide you through the process, and give you clarity about the buying or selling j...
09/30/2026

It’s our job to answer your questions, guide you through the process, and give you clarity about the buying or selling journey — whether you’re moving tomorrow, six months from now, or just starting to think about it.

And the truth is, we genuinely love what we do. Helping people at every stage is why we are here.

Have a question (or a few) about your home, the market, or even just where to start? Reach out anytime — that’s what we're here for!

Anyone can send you listings. Zillow does that for free...The right realtor isn’t there to convince you every house is "...
09/29/2026

Anyone can send you listings. Zillow does that for free...

The right realtor isn’t there to convince you every house is "the one". They’re there to ask the right questions, challenge your must-have list, catch what you might overlook, and help you make a decision you’ll still feel good about years from now.

If your agent checks these boxes, hold onto them. If you haven't found that agent yet... you know where to find me. 😉

→ Send this to someone starting their home search — it might save them from settling for less!

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