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Dallas housing market shifts to balance, sellers no longer at an advantage

Competition in the housing market is expected to reignite as falling mortgage rates breathe new life into buyers, according to Zillow’s latest report. 

Metroplex home sales rise 4.6% in July, reversing June dip 

Meanwhile, the median price of a home in the Dallas-Fort Worth area slid 1.7% year over year. 

U.S. ultra-luxury sales rise 4% in first half of 2024 

In Dallas-Fort Worth, five of these properties have traded hands this year, compared to three last year.

Apartment construction surges nationwide and in Dallas

The Metroplex ranked No. 2 among major metro areas with an expected 32,932 rentals to be completed in 2024.

Equity Residential acquires Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver communities for $964 million 

Together, the properties are an average of eight years old and encompass 3,572 units. 

Michigan agents sue NAR, claim membership requirement to access MLS violates federal law

The lawsuit criticizes NAR’s new rules in the wake of its legal settlement.

Housing inventory reaches post-pandemic high as market continues to balance

The combination of rising inventory and price reductions in Dallas and nationwide is creating a more buyer-friendly market.

Landsea Homes hires Dallas-Fort Worth marketing VP 

The new executive, Will Grimes, previously worked in sales and marketing at other homebuilding companies, including Mattamy Homes, Lennar Homes and Mercedes Homes. 

Minority-owned small business lender Lendistry to offer home loans in Texas 

Lendistry Home Loans will offer conventional purchase and refinance loans, as well as loans for non-traditional borrowers. 

American Landmark Apartments acquires Dallas-area apartment community

The community, built in 2023, will be renamed The Jameson.

Pending home sales regain upward momentum in June 

The National Association of REALTORS® said its Pending Home Sales Index rose 4.8% month over month. 

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

The priciest new listing in the Lone Star State is a $15.95 million estate in University Park, listed by Allie Beth Allman of Allie Beth Allman & Associates.

Dallas agents honored in MetroTex Association of REALTORS® 40 Under 40 awards

Recipients were selected from over 100 applications based on excellence in leadership, community involvement and 2023 sales data.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

All properties were listed during the month of June.

A down payment of just 20% may be a thing of the past, Zillow says

Buying a home in Dallas? Here’s the down payment you need to afford it.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

Two of the 10 most expensive new listings in Texas are listed by Chad Barrett, an agent with Allie Beth Allman & Associates.

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