How do I find a good realtor in Princeton?
Look for an agent who works Princeton specifically - not just "the DFW metroplex" - and can show recent, verifiable closings there. Mali Gariani is a licensed Texas real estate agent who represents buyers and sellers across Princeton and the surrounding North Texas suburbs, with local sales you can look up on Zillow and reviews from Princeton-area clients. The fastest way to start is a no-pressure call to talk through your timeline and price range.
How much does a realtor cost in Princeton?
Real estate commissions are negotiable and are not set by law. Since the 2024 National Association of Realtors settlement, buyer-broker compensation is agreed in writing before you tour homes, so you always know the terms up front. For sellers, Mali will walk you through what a listing costs and what it nets you before you sign anything. Ask for a straight answer on fees - a good Princeton agent gives you one.
Does Mali help with both buying and selling in Princeton?
Yes. Mali represents both buyers and sellers in Princeton: for buyers, that means finding homes (including off-market and new-build), touring, and negotiating; for sellers, a free comparative market analysis, pricing strategy, and full listing marketing. If you're doing both at once - selling to buy - she coordinates the two closings so you're not caught between them.
Which parts of Princeton does Mali cover?
All of Princeton, including Whitewing Trails. Because she works the whole city rather than one subdivision, she can compare neighborhoods on schools, commute, HOA, and resale for your specific shortlist instead of steering you to one pocket.
Is Princeton, TX really the fastest-growing city in the country?
It was, per the Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 population estimates: Princeton grew about 30% in the single year ending July 1, 2024, reaching just over 37,000 residents, the fastest growth of any city or town in the United States. If you see a much lower figure (25,229) quoted elsewhere, that is the ACS 2024 5-year estimate, which averages 2020 through 2024 and simply cannot keep pace with growth like this. Both numbers are accurate for what they measure; the 37,000 figure is the current one, and today's population is almost certainly higher still.
Did Princeton pause new home construction?
Yes, and the dates matter, so here they are precisely. On Sept. 23, 2024, Princeton's city council imposed a temporary moratorium on new residential development, because water, wastewater, roads, fire and police could not keep up with the growth. It was then extended repeatedly: a 180-day extension carried it through July 12, 2025, and on June 23, 2025 the council approved a further 160-day extension running to Nov. 30, 2025. Everything in that paragraph is past tense on purpose. We could not confirm the moratorium's status in 2026, and the city's own site does not state it, so we will not tell you whether Princeton is or is not pausing development today. Call the City of Princeton and ask about current permitting status before you rely on any new-construction timeline.