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Existing-home sales end 4 months of declines in July 

The pace of home sales increased 1.3% from June after months of decreases, the National Association of REALTORS® said.      

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. 

NAR elevates Nykia Wright from interim to permanent CEO

Wright had served as interim CEO since November.

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. 

Average mortgage rate drops to lowest level in more than a year

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped more than a quarter point since last week.

What you need to know when NAR’s new rules start Aug. 17

NAR’s commissions lawsuit settlement includes some nuances important to know for buyer’s agents, seller’s agents and clients. 

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.

This for-sale New Orleans mansion was owned by Nicolas Cage

In addition to all the local lore, the LaLaurie Mansion features eight bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. 

Daniel Manginelli to lead in-house coaching for Rate

Rate, formerly known as Guaranteed Rate, has appointed Daniel Manginelli to lead its nationwide sales coaching program: Success Coaching Solutions.

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