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What Happens to Your Mortgage When You SellBy Steve Depoe, REALTOR, with The Rose Realty Team If you're planning to sell your home in Denton County and you still have a mortgage—don’t worry, you’re not alone. Most sellers *do*. But what really happens to that mortgage when your home sells? Does i...

By: Steve Depoe | The Rose Realty TeamLocation: Denton County, TXMost people plan their retirement—but not their real estate. Here’s why that needs to change.Ever feel like you’ve got bits and pieces of a plan—but no real roadmap for your real estate future? If you’ve bought a home, inherited one...

By: Steve Depoe | With The Rose Realty TeamBalancing buying and selling at the same time can feel overwhelming, especially in a market like Denton County. But the good news? With the right strategy, you can buy your next home before selling your current one—and avoid the stress of double moves or...

"How to Build Generational Wealth with Real Estate—Starting Today"By: Steve Depoe | The Rose Realty TeamWant to build wealth that lasts? Real estate is one of the best ways to do it—and you don’t have to wait. Today we’re diving into how to start building generational wealth with property—startin...

Avoid This Home Selling Mistake in DentonBy Steve Depoe, Realtor, with The Rose Realty TeamIf you're getting ready to sell your home here in Denton County, there's one critical pricing mistake I see over and over—and it’s one that can sabotage your entire sale. I’m Steve Depoe with The Rose Realt...

 Buying a Home with Less-Than-Perfect Credit: A Fresh Path ForwardBy Steve Depoe, Realtor – The Rose Realty TeamBuying a home is one of the most exciting—and financially significant—milestones in life. But what if your credit score isn’t exactly brag-worthy? You’re not alone, and better yet, you’...

Spring is here, and so is the busiest season in real estate. More buyers are out looking for homes, which means more competition for you. If you want to put yourself in the best position to buy, there’s one step you can’t afford to skip, and that’s getting pre-approved for a mortgage.Some buyers ...

  When searching for a home, you don’t want to skip over new builds as an option. Right now, there are more newly built homes to choose from than there would normally be in the market. And those added choices come with some pretty incredible benefits. Talking to your agent is the best way to see ...

North Texas Real Estate Market Trends 2025: Insights from The Rose Realty TeamThe North Texas real estate market, particularly in Denton and Dallas, is set for significant developments in 2025. Steve Depoe of The Rose Realty Team recently shared his expert insights on anticipated trends, emphasiz...

You may be wondering if home prices are going to crash. And believe it or not, some people might even be hoping this happens so they can finally purchase a more affordable home. I had a client 3 years ago who fit into this category. He waited 2 years. Guess what, it never happened. But experts ag...