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Home sales increase annually in Dallas-Fort Worth and across Texas

Home sales increased annually in three of Texas’ four major markets during the third quarter, according to the latest data from Texas REALTORS®.

Dallas among top warm-weather winter destinations

The city boasts some of the lowest travel costs in the country with relatively low hassle involved — plus ranked No. 2 for warm winter weather.

Toll Brothers to build at Landmark MPC in Denton

Set to open next spring, Toll Brothers at Landmark will feature one- and two-story home designs for 60-foot lots with three to six bedrooms, 2.5 to 6.5 bathrooms, and two- or three-car garages.

Fed cuts rates again

The Federal Reserve trimmed its federal funds rate from 4% to 3.75% as it seeks maximum employment and inflation of 2%. 

Matthew Gardner’s Q3 2025 real estate market insights

How will the government shutdown hit the real estate market? Will big company mergers change the industry landscape? Economist Matthew Gardner is back answering those questions and more in his Q3 2025 Update with Agent Publishing Co-Founder Anne Hartnett.

Genuine lighthouse or off-grid A-frame?

Set on a 4.47-acre lot, the one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode isn’t actually a lighthouse — although it does offer the waterfront views and off-grid appeal of one.

New-home sales decline for third consecutive month in Dallas-Fort Worth

New homes in Dallas-Fort Worth took slightly longer to sell in September, with homes spending an average of 141.85 days on market, up from 132.65 days a month prior.

Existing-home sales tick 1.5% higher in September

Given the rate of sales, the nation had a 4.6-month housing supply, up from 4.2 months a year prior.

Zillow: The top home trends for 2026

Tapping into Realtor intel, Zillow analyzed its listing database for keywords that are increasing most in popularity heading into the new year.

An ‘S’-shaped house in Gig Harbor

This S-shaped mansion on Wollochet Bay in Gig Harbor, Washington, slithers along 335 feet of beachfront land.

Tracey Royal
Coldwell Banker names Chicago agent-development exec Tracey Royal to national role

Royal’s 30 years of industry experience include her stint as vice president of agent development for Coldwell Banker’s Chicago City Region.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in Fort Worth in September

The most expensive home sold in Fort Worth last month stayed on the market for 118 days before closing.

Attracting broker talent, building teams and agent legacy plans

Agent Publishing Founder and Publisher Anne Hartnett discusses Brokerage Culture with Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty’s Val Burmester, Rachel Schindler and Dean Jones.

The impact of the government shutdown on Texas

Nationwide, the shutdown costs the country $400 million every day. But some states — particularly those with large shares of government employees and contractors — are feeling the brunt of that cost more than others.

HomeSmart launches rebrand with new logo

HomeSmart’s updated logo retains the brand’s red diamond symbol with a modernized monogram and typeface.

Greater Fort Worth, Lewisville Realtor associations merge

The plan, first introduced in August, was approved via a formal member vote on Oct. 8, effectively turning all GLAR members into GFWAR members.

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