The 98% Rule: Your Secret Weapon for this Weekend’s DFW Home Search

The 98% Rule: Your Secret Weapon for this Weekend’s DFW Home Search Heading out to look at homes in Aledo or Fort Worth this weekend? Before you go, there is one number you need to keep in your back pocket: 98.0%. As of late April 2026, the DFW market has shifted from a “bidding war” … Read more

🏠 Should You Buy or Sell First? The Texas Homeowner’s Guide to Timing It Right (2026)

🏠 Should You Buy or Sell First? The Texas Homeowner’s Guide to Timing It Right (2026) If you’re a homeowner thinking about making a move, you’ve probably asked this question: 👉 “Should I buy first… or sell first?” And unfortunately, the honest answer is: it depends. Not super helpful—until we break it down the right … Read more

The 98% Rule: What Fort Worth Sellers and Buyers Need to Know in 2026

Energy Realtors Broker Nick Getzendanner stands confidently in a cowboy hat in front of a stone wall, illustrating "The 98% Rule" for maximizing home sales in Fort Worth, Texas.

The 98% Rule: What Fort Worth Sellers and Buyers Need to Know in 2026 In the fast-paced world of Texas real estate, “List Price” is often just a starting conversation. As we navigate the Spring 2026 market, a specific number has emerged as the gold standard for setting expectations: 98.0%. According to the latest March … Read more

📦 Moving to Fort Worth, Texas? Here’s What You Need to Know Before You Relocate (2026 Guide)

📦 Moving to Fort Worth, Texas? Here’s What You Need to Know Before You Relocate (2026 Guide) Thinking about moving to the Fort Worth area? You’re not alone. People are relocating here from all over the country—and for good reason. But before you pack up the moving truck and head to Texas, there are a … Read more

Getting Weekend Ready

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Your Weekend Open House Game Plan Starts *Before* Friday Night You’re ready. You’ve got the Zillow alerts set, the driving route mapped, and you’ve picked out the best brunch spot in Fort Worth for after your home search. But are you *actually* ready to write an offer on that perfect Aledo acreage if it steals … Read more

Rainy Day Real Estate Strategy

A photograph of Nick Getzendanner, a Broker, REALTOR®, MLO, and Marine Veteran, standing in a blue patterned polo shirt and white cowboy hat against a stone wall. Text overlay on his chest reads: "Rainy days are for ROI checks."

Don’t Let the Rain Drain Your Home’s Value: A North Texas Guide It’s a classic, gloomy day here in the Fort Worth area. While the rain is great for our Texas landscapes, it can be a silent “equity killer” for homeowners who aren’t paying attention. In North Texas, our soil behaves like a sponge—expanding when … Read more

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💰 How Much Is Your Home Really Worth in Today’s Fort Worth Market? (2026 Guide)

đź’° How Much Is Your Home Really Worth in Today’s Fort Worth Market? (2026 Guide) If you’ve checked your home value online lately, you’ve probably had one of two reactions: 👉 “Wow… I’m rich.”👉 “There’s no way that’s right.” Truth is—both reactions can be correct. Online estimates are a starting point, but they’re not the … Read more

Beyond the Benefits: How VA Disability Changes the Game for DFW Veterans

Nick Getzendanner of Energy Realtors in Aledo, Texas, explaining the five main VA Disability home loan benefits and Texas Land Board perks for DFW Veterans.

Beyond the Benefits: How VA Disability Changes the Game for DFW Veterans In the North Texas real estate world—from the suburban reaches of Aledo and Weatherford to the heart of Fort Worth—we talk a lot about “value.” But for our Veterans, value isn’t just about a kitchen upgrade or a backyard pool; it’s about the … Read more

Parker County Planting: Soil Specs for Aledo & Weatherford Gardens

A raised wooden garden bed brimming with rich soil on a Parker County acreage property, showing the contrast against the native North Texas clay soil.

The Recon Mission If you’ve just moved to Parker County to claim your piece of Texas acreage, you probably noticed something the moment you tried to dig a post hole: our soil isn’t exactly “user-friendly.” Whether you’re in Aledo, Weatherford, or Peaster, you aren’t dealing with potting soil; you’re dealing with North Texas Clay. As … Read more

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