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McKinney is still the best city for renters in 2026

In addition to ranking third for cost-of-living and housing and ninth for quality of life, McKinney has a large share of high-end apartments and saw a 35.9% increase in renter household incomes from 2019 to 2024.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

The Lone Star State’s top three priciest new listings are all located in Dallas.

Case-Shiller: Dallas home-price growth rises month over month in June

The pace of home-price growth rose nationally but with significant regional differences.

new-home sales update
HomesUSA: Days on market improves in DFW new-home market as sales stall

New-home sales decreased from 2,095 in June to 1,963 in July. Sales were also down annually, from 2,141 in July 2025.

Century 21 Judge Fite Company to host Runway to Hope fundraiser at Frontiers of Flight Museum

Guests will be treated to live music, a buffet dinner, interactive museum exhibits, silent and live auctions, a raffle and flight-themed games.

Mattamy Homes US COO Chris Lindhorst to replace CEO Keith Bass on Sept. 1

Lindhorst joined Mattamy as COO in February after working at D.R. Horton for the previous 16 years.

Knock Bridge Loan expands to Texas

Texas is the 32nd state to join Knock’s Bridge Loan program.

Frisco, McKinney are the top real estate markets in the country

Thanks to affordability, desirability, new construction and economic viability, Frisco is the No. 1 real estate market in the United States in 2026.

The 10 most expensive Lake Ray Hubbard home sales in July

This month, we’re taking a look at the priciest home sales on or near Lake Ray Hubbard.

Texas homebuyers more likely to use private mortgage insurance than any other state

PMI — which protects lenders on mortgage loans where the down payment is less than 20% and as low as 3% — allowed Texas buyers to save an average of $51,645 at closing in 2025.

Home sales decline in July around greater Fort Worth

Looking just at Fort Worth, active listings decreased 4.9% year over year as closed home sales fell 8.4%.

GFWAR graduates 6 members from Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program

The Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS® celebrated six members who graduated from the Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program.

Home insurance costs are steepening the barrier to Texas homeownership

Approximately 64% of households in the state are cost-prohibited from owning a median-priced home — that equates to about 7 million families, researchers said.

Residences at the Stoneleigh earns VERIFIED Luxury Residences designation

Residences at the Stoneleigh, which is managed by FirstService Residential, is one of just seven residential buildings included in the program’s inaugural class.

One Metroplex, three different markets: Matthew Gardner’s Q2 2026 housing market update

Economist Matthew Gardner joins DFW Agent to discuss factors making waves in the national real estate climate, like the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, plus local themes like new-construction oversupply.

Eastridge is the Metroplex’s top-selling MPC of 2026 (so far)

With strong sales in six Dallas-Fort Worth-area communities, the metro accounted for 8% of all sales in RCLCO’s Top 50.

Dallas-Fort Worth 2026 Agents' Choice Awards test survey

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Rookie of the Year
Best Agent Website
Best Brokerage Website
Best Dressed
Charitable Service Award
Social Media Influencer of the Year, Agent
Best Team
Managing Broker of the Year
Industry MVP
Loan Officer of the Year
Lender of the Year
Social Media Influencer of the Year, Lender