Cash is King

Dallas-Fort Worth real estate experts share how to stand out as a buyer

Money talks, especially in real estate.

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So many people are moving to Dallas that it's become one of the hottest housing markets in the U.S. And with low mortgage rates, low supply, and high demand, home prices continue to climb, with the median list home price up 8.6 percent across Dallas compared to last year.

Whether it’s your first home or your fifth, all buyers need a competitive edge to help them stand out, especially in today’s market. Unsurprisingly, sellers favor cash offers for the certainty of their home sale. In fact, 36 percent of home sales are all-cash.

To help DFW homebuyers have a competitive edge in today's market, Opendoor introduced a cash-backed offers program to make it possible for everyone to reap the benefits of being an all-cash buyer. Opendoor enables buyers to present the certainty of an all-cash offer to a seller, free of financing, appraisal, and home sale contingencies, even if you need a home loan. Buyers don't need to drain their bank accounts upfront, either for a downpayment or full offer.

Buying with a competitive advantage
According to Chris Westrom, Opendoor's regional general manager in Texas, all-cash offers are more likely to be accepted in a competitive market, as they provide sellers with a stronger sense of certainty.

"Buyers who have made offers with Opendoor’s cash-backed offers program have an average acceptance rate that’s 50 percent higher than those who made offers without our cash backing," he explains.

Buying a home with Opendoor is managed fully online and through its app, which is the preference of 75 percent of homebuyers that the company surveyed. But the added benefit here is that you have a team of experts behind you every step of the way.

There's no extra work, no surprises, and no additional costs. Opendoor provides qualifying buyers the benefits of an all-cash offer while allowing them to skip the many hurdles required by other companies, such as a full pre-underwriting process or charging extra fees.

Good news for sellers
But it’s not only buyers who can reap the benefits — sellers can too. Robin Keating was commuting 45 minutes to work, so she and her husband decided it was time to move closer to their jobs. They found the perfect place in Euless, which was more centrally located between both Dallas and Fort Worth, but needed to sell their current home first.

"We really wanted a simple solution that bypassed all of the stressful steps of an open market: negotiation with buyers, cleaning and staging our home, and hosting open houses," says Keating. "We also wanted to move quickly and stick to our agreed upon timeline. Opendoor provided us with the most competitive all-cash offer. From start to finish, the entire process was a breeze."

Now, Robin commutes only five minutes to work and absolutely loves it.

For Dallas-Fort Worth residents who may be looking to buy or sell, Opendoor empowers homeowners to move quickly, easily, with certainty, all on their own timeline. Go online or download the app today to find out more.

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Surprising Dallas neighbor ranks among hottest ZIP codes in U.S.

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Movers are loving Lavon for its small-town feel and proximity to the big city.

A recent analysis of American relocation trends has revealed the small city of Lavon outside Dallas was one of the top five hottest ZIP code for movers nationwide in October 2025.

Lavon's 75166 ZIP code ranked No. 5 on MovingPlace's new list ranking the U.S. cities with the highest number of new movers per 1,000 current residents during the month of October.

According to the study's data, 961,650 moves took place across the nation last month. Lavon (population: 13,800) saw 10.8 moves per 1,000 residents in October, the fifth highest moving rate out of all U.S. cities.

Lavon is located 32 miles northeast of Dallas in Collin County. It was praised as a highly sought-after locale for movers who want to live somewhere affordable outside Dallas while still reaping the benefits from a community with a small-town feel.

The report also added that Lavon's 75166 ZIP was the No. 1 hottest ZIP code in September, but relocations dipped 7.7 percent from September to October.

"When looking at the top ZIP codes in each state, it’s clear that less populated ZIP codes often show dramatic month-over-month increases, sometimes exceeding 100 percent," the report said. "Larger cities, by contrast, maintain consistently high move volumes without extreme spikes, because their larger populations dampen the impact of individual moves."

These are the top 10 hottest U.S. ZIP codes based on moves per capita in October:

No. 1 – 78616 in Dale, Texas
No. 2 – 34987 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida
No. 3 – 37228 in Nashville, Tennessee
No. 4 – 80019 in Aurora, Colorado
No. 5 – 75166 in Lavon, Texas
No. 6 – 32461 in Inlet Beach, Florida
No. 7 – 10004 in New York, New York
No. 8 – 43137 in Lockbourne, Ohio
No. 9 – 30346 in Atlanta, Georgia
No. 10 – 78656 in Maxwell, Texas

The hottest U.S. ZIP codes by total move volume
Five Texas ZIPs ranked among MovingPlace's separate analysis of the top 10 hottest U.S. ZIP codes based on total move volume.

McKinney's ever-popular 75071 ZIP code ranked No. 5 on the list after gaining 298 new residents last month, only 72 residents shy from No. 1-ranking Washington, D.C.'s new resident count.

This North Dallas suburb also previously ranked as the No. 8 most popular ZIP for movers during the first five months of 2025.

The report said McKinney's most attractive qualities are its safety, its high-performing schools, and its proximity to outdoor recreational activities. it also helps that the suburb consistently ranks as the No. 1 hottest housing market in America, and it frequently tops lists comparing the best cities for renters or the most affordable cities in the U.S.

The top 10 hottest American ZIP codes in October based on total move volume were:

No. 1 – 20002 in Washington, D.C.
No. 2 – 78130 in New Braunfels, Texas
No. 3 – 78641 in Leander, Texas
No. 4 – 77433 in Cypress, Texas
No. 5 – 75071 in McKinney, Texas
No. 6 –32256 in Jacksonville, Florida
No. 7 –77493 in Katy, Texas
No. 8 – 85142 in Queen Creek, Arizona
No. 9 – 98052 in Redmond, Washington
No. 10 – 28269 in Charlotte, North Carolina

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