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Texas is one of the top states for international home purchases

Texas transactions made up 10% of all international home purchases this past year, according to a report from the National Association of REALTORS®.

MBA: Tariff worries starting to show up in mortgage app numbers

Purchase applications slowed to their lowest level since May as economic worries dampened activity, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. 

What’s new on Zillow? 5 features that enhance the home search experience

Zillow has rolled out five new features this summer to make searching for homes easier and more efficient.

University Park and Southlake land on America’s 50 Wealthiest Suburbs list

GoBankingRates looked at cities with 5,000 or more households and narrowed it down to the 50 cities with the highest average household income.

Residents move in at Modera Trailhead in East Dallas

The project features 285 multifamily units and 12,500 square feet of retail space.

NAR’s new Market Statistics Dashboard provides local housing data to members

The National Association of REALTORS® debuted its Market Statistics Dashboard for members, which provides local housing data intended to help clients buy and sell homes.  

Announcing the 2025 DFW Agents’ Choice Awards finalists

The results are in! Based on thousands of votes, these are this year’s finalists in the annual DFW Agents’ Choice Awards.

Fannie and Freddie now accept VantageScore 4.0 for mortgage underwriting

The FICO alternative is expected to greatly expand the number of eligible borrowers by allowing rent and utility payments to count toward a credit score. 

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MBA: Mortgage applications pop as rates fall to three-month low

Purchase applications hit their highest level since February 2023. 

NAR claims real estate wins as House passes One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The National Association of REALTORS® has claimed that the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in the House delivers significant victories for homeowners and real estate professionals.

The $1.9 million onion-shaped dome home

Observers have compared the domes to onions, bubbles, boba tea, mushrooms and a batch of cinnamon buns, among other similar spheres.

NAR: One in five homebuyers considered their pet when choosing neighborhood

Pets aren’t just companions — they’re family. And according to a recent National Association of REALTORS® report, one in five homebuyers actively considered their pet’s needs when choosing a neighborhood.

US commissions jump to 5.44% amid cooling housing market

According to a report from Clever Real Estate, the average total commission for U.S. real estate agents is now 5.44%, a rise from 5.32% over the past year, despite the recent broker commission reforms from the National Association of REALTORS®.

NAR hails Senate passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The association said the legislation contains five of its key priorities, including a permanent extension for the mortgage-interest deduction and a temporary quadrupling of the SALT-deduction cap. 

Vote now in the 2025 DFW Agents’ Choice Awards!

It’s time for the second annual DFW Agents’ Choice Awards! Recognize your peers and cast your vote today.

Where does Dallas rank in America’s Best Cities?

Dallas’ high rank was due largely to its thriving companies — ranked sixth in the nation — and its airport, ranked fourth.

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