Selling a house with furniture still in every room is a common situation after a parent moves into assisted living. The house in Dallas sits empty of people but full of everything else: the recliner, the china cabinet, decades of closets. The family wants to sell, nobody has the weekends to empty it, and the parent still owns the house. That last part shapes everything. This is not an estate, because nobody has died. The parent is the owner, and either the parent signs or someone with legal authority signs for them. This post covers who can sign, what happens to the property tax exemption while the house sits, three ways to deal with the contents, and what the disclosure form asks about a house nobody lives in. I read the statutes quoted here on October 9, 2026. Who can sign when the ow... 10/09/2026

What Defines Richardson New Construction Home FeaturesRichardson, Texas, offers a selection of newly built homes within an established Dallas-Fort Worth community. Located in Dallas and Collin counties, the city includes traditional residential neighborhoods, newer townhome developments, and opportunities for residential infill construction. For buyers researching Richardson new construction home features, understanding floor plans, building materials, energy-efficient systems, and available upgrades is an important part of comparing properties.Unlike cities with extensive undeveloped land, Richardson has a substantial inventory of established housing. New residential construction increasingly involves vacant infill parcels, redevelopment sites, and smaller planned communities. Buyers s... 10/13/2026

How to sell a condo in Irving starts with a document most owners have never seen: the resale certificate from the association. Across Irving, Las Colinas included, I see the unit itself cause fewer problems than that paperwork. A buyer reads it, finds a special assessment or a rule about renting, and the sale changes shape. I buy houses and condos for a living, so this is written from the buyer's side of the table. Where something is law, I name the section I read. Where it is my experience, I say so. How to sell a condo in Texas: what the law makes you hand over Texas condos fall under the Uniform Condominium Act, Chapter 82 of the Property Code. Section 82.002 says the chapter covers condos whose declaration was recorded on or after January 1, 1994, and it lists Section 82.157 among t... 10/14/2026

Where Yale Park neighborhood walkability beginsYale Park is an established residential neighborhood in Richardson, Texas, known for its tree-lined streets, sidewalks, and nearby recreational facilities. Located in the eastern part of the city, the neighborhood contains single-family homes and access to public green spaces. For homebuyers interested in Yale Park neighborhood walkability, the area offers opportunities for neighborhood strolls, outdoor recreation, and pedestrian access to selected local destinations.The neighborhood centers around Yale Park, a public recreational area near North Yale Boulevard and East Collins Boulevard. Residential streets connect homes with the park and surrounding roads. Buyers considering properties in Yale Park should examine sidewalk conditions, cros... 10/13/2026