Wide open-water view across the cove from the private dock at a sold waterfront home on Lake Palestine in Frankston TX Selling on Lake Palestine
Updated August 24, 2026 · 5 min read

Selling a Waterfront Home on Lake Palestine: What One Frankston Sale Showed

What a sold waterfront home in The Meadows near Frankston shows Lake Palestine owners about pricing: cove vs open water, dock and boathouse value, and what to sort out before you list.

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Private dock and boathouse on Lake Palestine at golden hour in East Texas Neighborhood Guide
June 18, 2026 · 12 min read

Lake Palestine Neighborhoods Guide: Every Community on the Lake

A GRI REALTOR who lives on Lake Palestine walks through every neighborhood, north end to south, plus waterfront lifestyle, boat access, schools, and what to know before you buy.

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Calm, sheltered cove on Lake Palestine with private boathouses and a bass boat Lake Palestine
July 22, 2026 · 6 min read

Cove vs Open Water on Lake Palestine: How to Pick Your Waterfront

Calm, shaded cove or big open-water views? A Lake Palestine local breaks down the real tradeoffs, depth, wind, privacy, stumps, and water levels, and how to choose the waterfront that fits how you actually use the lake.

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Property survey boundary lines on a lot near Lake Palestine TX Seller Tips
July 1, 2026 · 6 min read

Do You Need a Survey to Sell Your Home in East Texas?

What a property survey actually is, when you need one to sell, and how to keep it from slowing down your closing. Paired with Charlene's video walkthrough.

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Property survey document over a Lake Palestine East Texas backdrop Buyer Tips
July 1, 2026 · 6 min read

Property Survey Mistakes That Can Cost East Texas Homebuyers

Fence lines, easements, and old surveys that don't match the property. What to check before you close on a home in East Texas.

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Brand new 2024 barndominium for sale Chandler TX across from Browns Landing Lake Palestine New Listing
June 7, 2026 · 6 min read

Brand-New Barndominium For Sale in Chandler TX - Right Across from Brown's Landing at Lake Palestine

Water views, no HOA, 1 acre, 25x35 shop, spa primary suite, and a chef's kitchen, right across the street from Brown's Landing gated community at Lake Palestine. $425,000. MLS# 103368.

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Buyer Tips
May 24, 2026 · 6 min read

Earnest Money in Texas Real Estate: Everything You Need to Know

How much do you need? What happens if the deal falls through? Charlene breaks down one of the most misunderstood parts of every Texas real estate transaction.

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Lake Palestine waterfront home aerial view Chandler TX Lake Palestine
May 20, 2026 · 6 min read

Lake Palestine Waterfront Homes in Chandler, TX: Pool, Boathouse & Open-Water Living

What makes open-water homes on Lake Palestine's Chandler shoreline so appealing, from pools and boathouses to the low-key lake lifestyle, and how the area stacks up on value.

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Seller Tips
April 18, 2025 · 5 min read

10 Things That Will Instantly Boost Your Home Value Before Listing

You don't need a full renovation to sell for top dollar. These simple, budget-friendly upgrades make a massive difference when buyers walk through the door.

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Lake Life
April 5, 2025 · 4 min read

Why Lake Palestine Is East Texas Best Kept Secret

From stunning sunsets to thriving waterfront communities, here is why buyers are flocking to Lake Palestine in 2025.

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