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NAR lawsuit settlement receives final approval in federal court

Ruling brings an end to the Sitzer-Burnett legal saga.

Family, friends and funds: The big motivators for relocation in 2024

Realtors say about one-third of their relocation clients moved to be closer to friends and family this year, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.

Case-Shiller: Home prices hit an all-time high for the 16th month in a row in September 

Despite the new record in September, the rate of increase continues to slow. 

Builder confidence increases for the third straight month

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increases again.

Dallas Agent magazine is now DFW Agent magazine

Dallas Agent magazine is now DFW Agent magazine.

Buyer’s agent commissions remain mostly unchanged under NAR’s new rules

The new findings come from real estate tech strategist Mike DelPrete.

NAR: Existing-home sales rebound in October 

The increase follows two months of declines, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

New single-family housing construction dips in October 

Multifamily construction, meanwhile, rose on a monthly basis. 

2025 home trend predictions: technology meets old-world charm

Homeowners and buyers will prioritize nostalgic, old-world design sensibilities juxtaposed with modern sustainability technologies next year, according to Zillow.

Increased home sales and more rate cuts coming in 2025, NAR’s Lawrence Yun predicts

“Maybe the worst is coming to an end,” Yun said.

How will Trump’s win affect the real estate industry?

As the nation reacts to President-elect Donald Trump’s win, real estate agents are no doubt wondering what a second Trump term means for housing. Here’s a rundown.

Dallas housing inventory, starts increase

At the same time, existing-home sales declined, and days on market rose.

Most Americans would purchase a haunted house

Fifty-four percent of Americans would move into a haunted house, according to Clever Real Estate. Meanwhile, 95% say they’re more scared of home repairs.

Case-Shiller: Home prices hit all-time high again in August, but rate of increase slowed 

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index hit a new record in August, marking the 15th month in a row of new highs. 

NAR: Existing-home sales dip again in September 

Sales slid 1% compared to August, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

Mortgage rates tick higher for the third straight week

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.44%. 

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