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Click. Sold. What it's like to sell a Dallas home with Opendoor.

Miriam Glover says she would use Opendoor again in a heartbeat.

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Selling your home can be a hassle and the timeline can be uncertain, but Opendoor is trying to change that. The innovative company has been helping sellers — and homebuyers — navigate the world of real estate since it launched in 2014, and those who have tried it say they'll never go back to doing things the old way.

One such happy seller is Miriam Glover, a Dallas-based writer who recently used Opendoor and wanted to share her experience.

CultureMap: How did you hear about Opendoor?

Miriam Glover: I do a lot of writing for real estate agents, and because of that I knew I didn't want to go through the traditional, uncertain process of selling my home through a Realtor. I was driving around my neighborhood when my daughter spotted an Opendoor sign in front of a house. She suggested I try it out, because I'm so busy with work that I didn't want to deal with the stress of traditional showings. An hour later, we heard a commercial for Opendoor and thought it must be a sign. We did our research on the company, read their amazing reviews and news articles, and decided to go for it.

CM: How was the process?

MG: Right from that initial finding, it was very smooth. One of my concerns was that most everything with the company is done online or over the phone, so I was worried I wouldn't be meeting anyone in person. I was hesitant, but then they connected me to a great Opendoor rep who took amazing care of me. She was always available for me, answered all my questions immediately, and explained how the process would be beneficial to me — because I don't have a traditional 9-5 job, I would find the old mode of showing a house intrusive. It was all handled so well!

CM: How long did it all take?

MG: From the initial conversation to the closing, I'd say it took less than a month. It felt even faster, because I didn't have to do all the out-of-pocket steps you usually do when getting your home ready to sell, like repairs, decluttering, and keeping my house show-ready. Opendoor took care of all that for me, plus I didn't have to constantly vacate my home for showings. That really worked for me.

CM: What did you think of the offer that Opendoor submitted to you?

MG: I was ecstatic. It was more than I thought it would be, especially considering I didn't have to do any of the work. It was exactly in line with what other homes in the market like mine were selling for. I had been in a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home and my youngest was going away to college — I just didn't need all that space. This came at such a good time, because I was ready to move into the heart of Dallas and a more low-maintenance home lifestyle. Because I was able to sell my house at such a fair and comfortable price, I could make that transition happen.

CM: Would you use Opendoor again?

MG: Not only would I use it again, I highly recommend it to all my friends and family. The ease of use is unlike anything you could imagine, and it has allowed me to live the lifestyle I want to live now. This is the easy, hassle-free future of real estate, and I hope people take that initial step and try it out!

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2 Dallas suburbs have the highest rents in DFW right now, report finds

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After American shoppers spent $11.5 billion on Black Friday this year, it's safe to say many people are watching their wallets this holiday season, including renters. And a new report is shedding light on the North Texas cities that are shelling out the most for their rent.

Zumper's newest monthly rent report, released December 2, analyzed active listings from the previous month across all cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. It tracked the most and least expensive rent prices for one- and two-bedroom apartments, and determines the cities with the fastest growing rents. Listings were aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.

Frisco and The Colony tied for having the highest rent prices in Dallas-Fort Worth in November. According to the study's findings, the median rent price for a single-bedroom apartment came out to $1,620 last month in both cities. In Frisco, that's $10 lower than what it cost for the same apartment in June.

Frisco residents are expected to budget $3,491 for their holiday presents this year, WalletHub says, which means they might be watching their spending a lot more than other North Texas residents.

For two-bedroom units, median rent prices in Frisco rose 3.3 percent from October to $2,200. A two-bedroom apartment in The Colony rose 0.9 percent month-over-month to $2,130.

Grapevine's median rent prices were the third-priciest out of all cities in Dallas-Fort Worth. Zumper found that the median price for a one-bedroom apartment came out to $1,470, and two-bedroom units cost $1,840 in November.

Dallas tied with Plano for the fourth-highest rents in the metro area, the report said. Single-bedroom units cost the same amount between both cities ($1,470) while two-bedroom units were more expensive in Dallas ($2,060) than in Plano ($2,030).

For comparison, the price of one bedroom unit in Dallas was $30 cheaper in October, while two bedroom units cost $20 less than November's asking price. In September, asking rent for single-bedroom apartments added up to $1,480, while two bedroom units cost $2,100 per month.

These are the median rent prices for one- and two-bedroom apartments across Dallas-Fort Worth:

Richardson – $1,420 for one-bedroom units; $1,750 for two-bedroom units
McKinney – $1,400 for one-bedroom units; $1,850 for two-bedroom units
Carrollton – $1,360 for one-bedroom units; $1,730 for two-bedroom units
Lewisville – $1,300 for one-bedroom units; $1,700 for two-bedroom units
Burleson – $1,250 for one-bedroom units; $1,620 for two-bedroom units
Weatherford – $1,240 for one-bedroom units; $1,370 for two-bedroom units
Irving – $1,220 for one-bedroom units; $1,650 for two-bedroom units
Fort Worth – $1,190 for one-bedroom units; $1,450 for two-bedroom units
Grand Prairie – $1,170 for one-bedroom units; $1,560 for two-bedroom units
North Richland Hills – $1,160 for one-bedroom units; $1,460 for two-bedroom units
Haltom City – $1,150 for one-bedroom units; $1,430 for two-bedroom units

DFW cities with affordable rent compared to the statewide median
Zumper found the statewide median rent for a one bedroom apartment came out to $1,126 last month.

Cleburne had the most affordable rent for a one-bedroom unit in all of Dallas-Fort Worth, with median prices adding up to an even $1,000. The report also found that Cleburne's single-bedroom rent costs are 10.7 percent lower than they were a year ago. The median cost for a two-bedroom unit in Cleburne ($1,190) is 8.5 percent lower than it was in November 2024.

Six more Dallas-Fort Worth cities had more affordable single-bedroom rent prices than the statewide median: Bedford ($1,110), Mesquite ($1,110), Hurst ($1,100), Denton ($1,090), Arlington ($1,080), and Benbrook ($1,020).

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