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The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

These are the new Texas listings with the highest price tags. All properties were listed in the last month.

Pending home sales post surprise gain in February but remain sluggish

The National Association of REALTORS’® Pending Home Sales Index rose 2% month over month in February, topping an expected 0.9% gain. 

Over 90% of first-time sellers are driven by pandemic buying mistakes

Young homeowners are the most likely to regret their home purchases: 94% of Gen Z and 86% of Millennial sellers acknowledged buying mistakes, compared to 48% of baby boomers.

2025 design trends in the Best in American Living Awards

Traditional charm, modern simplicity and an intentional combination of the two are on-trend for 2025 based on the big winners of the just-released 2024 Best in American Living Awards.

Dallas home sales slide year over year in February

Nationally, home sales were down 2.6% year over year and up 8.4% month over month, RE/MAX said. 

Dallas is one of the best places to downsize and save in retirement

The Big D is a perfect match for homeowners looking to downsize in their golden years, according to research from Mirador Living.

NAR: Existing-home sales rise in February; market ‘flashing encouraging signs’

The median existing-home price was also on the upswing last month, providing homeowners a bit of refuge as the stock market undergoes a correction, Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said in the monthly report. 

Housing starts post surprisingly big jump in February

The pace of new-home construction was higher than economists expected, even as homebuilders expressed concern about the impact of tariffs and supply-side challenges. 

Texas REALTORS® report shows sales steadied in 2024 while home availability jumped

While Texas home sales remained steady year over year, buyers enjoyed more options in 2024, according to the Texas Real Estate Year in Review report from Texas REALTORS®.

When’s the best time to sell a home in Dallas?

If you have a would-be seller close to getting ready to put their home on the market, now’s the time to prepare. 

CoreLogic: Home-price growth slows in January, with further deceleration possible

Falling consumer sentiment suggests potential homebuyers are wary of the short-term economic outlook and future inflation, CoreLogic Chief Economist Selma Hepp said. 

Homeowners would rather lose money than sell to their ex

Furthermore, 13% of homeowners said they’d take their home off the market if they learned their ex was considering buying it.

Home prices drive up down payments in December

The higher down payment amount compared to last year is due to higher home prices, resulting in larger deposits for buyers.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

Please note the tie for the sixth-most expensive listings.

New-home sales post unexpectedly large decline in January

At the same time, the median sales price for a new home hit its highest level since 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.   

Case-Shiller: Home prices hit all-time high for the 19th month in a row in December

In Dallas, home prices posted a 1.61% year-over-year gain in December, while they slid 0.01% month over month. 

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