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This is the magic mortgage rate number to reignite the housing market

Lower mortgage rates are the one thing that could draw buyers back into the housing market, according to a new survey from Realtor.com. The magic number? Around 5%.

Artist’s passion project listed for $1.26 million

This one-of-a-kind home was started in 1980 by contemporary artist Malcolm McCleod Brown.

Emily Ray-Porter joins COMPASS

A Dallas resident since 1988, Ray-Porter specializes in high-rise real estate in Turtle Creek, Park Cities and Preston Hollow, as well as the Uptown and Downtown neighborhoods.

NAR: Existing-home sales rise 3.1% in January 

The median existing-home price for all housing types was $379,100, up 5.1% from $360,800 a year before.       

Suzanne Westrum named CEO of the Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS®

In her new role, Westrum will focus on strategic direction, including promoting the value of Realtors, enhancing member engagement and providing members with educational opportunities.

Greater Boston Association of REALTORS® partners with AgentEDU

AgentEDU, which provides online real estate training courses, has partnered with The Greater Boston Association of Realtors (GBAR) to empower thousands of Boston-area agents with additional educational resources.

Plano, Frisco among top tech cities in the U.S.

Plano is one of the top cities in the country for tech professionals, according to a report from Cloudwards.

Dallas Realtors honored at 2023 Texas Real Estate Awards

Two Dallas-area Realtors under age 40 were honored by the Texas REALTORS® Young Professionals Network with the REALTORS to Watch award.

Examining homeownership rates across racial groups

A recent NAR report details the persistent gaps in homeownership rates among racial groups, particularly for Black buyers.

Dallas Metroplex among top areas for first-time homebuyers

The Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area ranks as one of the best places in the country for first-time homebuyers, according to a report from Creditnews.

NAR: Home prices rise across the country in the fourth quarter of 2023

Single-family home sales prices increased in 189 out of 221 metro areas analyzed, with the median single-family price in the country rising 3.5% year over year to $391,700.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Winans changes ownership

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Winans founders David and Dana Winans have sold the firm to their daughter and son-in-law, Leah and Mark McDonough.

HomeServices asks the Supreme Court to review Sitzer-Burnett ruling

Months after being found liable in the now-famous Sitzer-Burnett trial, the Berkshire Hathaway affiliate is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a ruling related to the case.

MetroTex Association of REALTORS® appoints new CEO

“I’m honored to join the MetroTex Association of REALTORS® team as CEO,” Justin Landon shared in a press release.

Keller Williams and Coursera create new professional certification 

The KW Real Estate Agent Professional Certificate comprises 124 hours of real estate education, including videos, readings, assessments and hands-on projects. 

Bravo star Tracy Tutor launches mentorship program

Celebrity real estate agent Tracy Tutor is launching “Get Tracy Tutored,” an opportunity for a handful of agents to join her team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate.

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