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The surprising reasons why people move in Dallas-Fort Worth

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Spring has traditionally been the best and most popular time to sell your home in Dallas-Fort Worth, but contracts tend to keep flying through the summer. Once fall and winter hit, however, things tend to slow down and seasonality sets in. In fact, 60 percent of people who buy or sell across the country do so before August, and we see much of the same in DFW.

With the traditional homeselling season in DFW having just come to a close, Opendoor has brand-new, fresh data on why local homeowners chose to sell in the first place. During the peak spring and summer months (February-August), Opendoor helped tens of thousands of local homeowners move on to the next chapter in their lives.

The top five were fairly predictable, but it's the percentages that tell the real story. Nearly a quarter of those surveyed, or 22 percent, said they moved to upgrade (meaning they needed more space or probably didn't want to take on DIY home repairs and renovation projects). One of the benefits of selling with Opendoor is that the company will take care of those upgrade projects for you, saving untold hours related to finding workers and supervising home repairs, and saving you from having to splash out tons of cash on the home before putting it on the market.

An equal number of people (22 percent) moved because they wanted to downsize to a smaller home, while 9 percent said they were retiring.

Six percent said they were selling an investment property, and in cases like those, Opendoor is an ideal way to handle the transaction: less involvement needed on the seller's part, with Opendoor handling everything from start to finish.

Only 14 percent moved because they were relocating, and in those cases, Opendoor's quick offer is especially valuable. To sell your home through Opendoor, you need only answer a few questions about your home's condition, features, and upgrades, and then you'll get a guaranteed offer back within 24 hours.

Likewise, the 10 percent who sold because they needed the cash probably also appreciated the quick turnaround and lack of hassle when it comes to dealing with showings and repairs.

Opendoor is the largest acquirer of single-family homes in both Dallas and the U.S. Because of that status, the company is able to look at its volume of homes, ask consumers directly about their needs and wants, and track trends to keep Dallas buyers and sellers in the loop on what they need to know about the market.

Thinking about all the reasons why you personally want to move? Visit Opendoor.com to browse the huge selection of Dallas-Fort Worth homes, or learn more about selling your home through Opendoor's painless process.

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Fort Worth clothing brand Dickies to relocate HQ to California

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After more than a century, workwear clothing brand Dickies is leaving Fort Worth for new headquarters on the West Coast. It will be moving from its current space at 500 Taylor St., at the top floor of The Tower, to California, with an estimated completion date of late spring 2025.

The company is relocating to Costa Mesa, home of its parent VF Corp, the footwear and apparel firm that owns brands such as Vans, The North Face, Timberland, Jansport, and Eastpak; VF Corp acquired Dickies in 2017.

"By co-locating Dickies with our Vans team in Costa Mesa, we will create an even more vibrant campus where creativity and best practice sharing can thrive through greater collaboration and connections – creating a dynamic and innovative environment similar to our other VF co-branded offices," says a Dickies representative in a statement, according to NBC 5.

According to Dickies, about 120 employees at the headquarters will be affected, but not those working at the local distribution facility, warehouses, and stores.

"We are deeply grateful for our Dickies associates’ dedication and hard work and want to recognize the camaraderie and commitment they have shown to the brand," the Dickies representative said in a statement. "Our priority is to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and care throughout this process. We will provide resources and assistance to help them navigate the next steps in their careers."

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker chimed in on the relocation decision, stating that it's an example of a Fort Worth success story.

"While we understand companies are sometimes forced to make difficult budget decisions under new leadership, we think VFC will find – as others have – that Fort Worth, Texas is ultimately a more competitive place to do business,” Parker said in a statement.

Established in Fort Worth in 1922, Dickies brand impact, which was first founded by C.N. Williamson and E.E. "Colonel" Dickie, will still be felt, even after it leaves the city: In 2017, it gained naming rights to the 14,000 square-foot Dickies Arena next to the Will Rogers Memorial Center, and later opened in 2019.

According to the company, the California move will be managed over an "extended transition period." It's expected to be completed by May 2025.

"While this was a tough call, we are confident this change will help us revitalize Dickies so we can carry on the brand’s heritage for years to come," said the company representative.

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