Stephanie Chesser- Real Estate

11/04/2025

Tuesday Tip: Texas REALTORS®: There is still time!

TODAY is Election Day! You still have time to make your voice heard and cast your vote. Turnout will be low, so your vote counts even more.

Use this text as your official voting guide! From historic property tax relief to investing in Texas’s future, these are the TR-supported propositions on TODAY’S Ballot:

Prop 1 - Career Tech Training for a More Educated Workforce

Prop 2 - Banning the Home Equity Tax

Prop 4 - Dedicated Funding for Water Projects

Prop 8 - Protect Texans from the Death Tax

Prop 9 - Tax Savings for Small Business Owners Like YOU

Prop 10 - Temporary Property Tax Exemption for Property Destroyed by Fire

Prop 11 - Increased Homestead Exemption for Seniors and Disabled Texans

Prop 13 - Increased Homestead Exemption for All

Prop 17 - Property Tax Exemption for Private Land Used for Border Security Improvements

Vote For Propositions 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13 & 17 TODAY!

11/01/2025

🫖Value add: A well-executed custom garage can enhance home value and appeal since it’s an elevated part of the home, not just a storage shed.
• Lifestyle fit: Because of the shift to remote work, home-fitness, hobbies, having a flexible garage space meets real lifestyle demands.
• Budget & planning: These upgrades (custom cabinetry, premium flooring, smart tech) can add cost—so you’ll want to prioritise features that you’ll actually use.
• Functionality first: Great design is one thing, but you still need the garage to work for the core function (parking, vehicle access, storage) and handle things like moisture, temperature, durability.
• Future-proofing: With EVs, changing home use, ageing-in-place considerations, it’s smart to build for flexibility now.

10/31/2025

The only thing spookier than Halloween? Missing out on the perfect home because you didn’t get pre-approved! Don’t let the homebuying process haunt you—let me handle it.

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10/31/2025

We celebrate Halloween because it’s a mix of ancient traditions, religious influences, and cultural evolution over time. Here’s a simple breakdown:

🎃 1. Ancient Origins — Samhain (pronounced “sow-in”)
• Halloween began over 2,000 years ago with the Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrated in what is now Ireland, the UK, and northern France.
• The Celts believed that on the night of October 31, the boundary between the living and the dead blurred, and spirits could return to Earth.
• People lit bonfires and wore costumes to scare away these wandering ghosts.

✝️ 2. Christian Influence — All Saints’ Day
• In the 8th century, the Christian church established All Saints’ Day (or All Hallows’ Day) on November 1 to honor saints and martyrs.
• The night before became known as All Hallows’ Eve, which eventually turned into Halloween.

🍬 3. Modern Traditions — Trick-or-Treating & Costumes
• Over time, Halloween blended with local customs, especially in America, where immigrants (especially the Irish) brought the traditions.
• Trick-or-treating likely came from “souling” (people going door-to-door asking for food in exchange for prayers for the dead) and “guising” (wearing costumes for treats).
• Pumpkins replaced turnips as easier-to-carve jack-o’-lanterns in the U.S.

🎉 4. Today’s Celebration
• Today, Halloween is mostly a fun holiday — about costumes, candy, parties, haunted houses, and community — though it still carries echoes of its ancient roots about life, death, and the supernatural.

10/30/2025

Find your dream home!

10/29/2025

Reach out to Amanda Gordon - Certainty Home Lending

**Get ready to buy tomorrow, today🫖🏡🇺🇸

10/28/2025

Check out Campbell Custom Homes

• Campbell Custom Homes lists a Dallas-based operation: address 5950 Berkshire Ln, Suite 280, Dallas, TX 75225. 
• According to their website, the Dallas-based firm (founded January 2020) focuses on luxury custom homes in neighborhoods such as the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. 
• They emphasize craftsmanship, luxury finishes, and a “family-based workshop” approach to building homes. 

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🌟 Why they might be a strong choice
• Their Dallas operation clearly targets high-end custom homes in premium neighborhoods, which suggests experience with quality materials and high standards.
• Their website links to a legacy of real estate development by the owner’s family (mentioning a grandfather, Sanders Campbell, who developed in Dallas) which may imply local knowledge. 
• Being listed on the Dallas Builders Association directory (5950 Berkshire Ln address) gives a credible professional presence. 

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⚠️ Considerations / Things to ask
• Since the Dallas-based firm was founded in 2020, it may have less long-term track record (compared to some builders with decades of history).
• With custom homes in luxury neighborhoods, costs and timelines may be higher — make sure to clearly define budget, finish levels, what’s included, and change-order processes.
• Ask whether they include design, permitting, lot acquisition (if needed), and full contractor management, or whether you need to bring some pieces.
• Visit recent homes they’ve completed (photos, walkthroughs) to judge craftsmanship and quality for yourself.

10/27/2025

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10/26/2025

Coming Soon: 2 acres in Gunter, Texas. (Zoned residential/no mobile homes allowed.

Building a home in Gunter offers growth-stage opportunity: access to land, the benefits of a strong school district, evolving infrastructure, and proximity to DFW — all wrapped in a more relaxed setting than many built-out suburbs.

However, it is not exactly pristine rural anymore, and as Gunter grows you’ll want to make sure your particular lots/neighborhood align with your lifestyle goals (whether that’s space and quiet, or being close to new amenities). If you’re comfortable being a bit ahead of the curve and don’t mind a region that’s evolving, it could be a smart move.

**🫖 check out Builder Scott Post Homes

10/26/2025