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The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

Please note the tie for the sixth-most expensive listings.

Big barrels in Big Sur

This listing, nestled in the hills above Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur, California, is constructed from two giant redwood wine barrels.

Keep up with this Kardashian landmark

This Hidden Hills home featured in the Kardashian family’s famous TV show. Now, it’s for sale for $13.5 million.

New-home sales post unexpectedly large decline in January

At the same time, the median sales price for a new home hit its highest level since 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.   

Rate to offer mortgage balance coverage insurance for first responders

Rate announced an initiative that will offer first responders a one-year accidental death insurance policy that covers their mortgage balance up to $650,000 if they die in the line of duty.

‘Affordable luxury’ is attainable in these DFW ZIP codes

Renters can find affordable luxury rental units for less in certain DFW neighborhoods — more than $100 less than the typical upscale unit in the area, that is.

Case-Shiller: Home prices hit all-time high for the 19th month in a row in December

In Dallas, home prices posted a 1.61% year-over-year gain in December, while they slid 0.01% month over month. 

What looming tariffs could mean for homebuilding and the economy

Now that President Donald Trump’s tariffs are beginning to take shape, homebuilders are wary.

NAHB: Tariff worries help send builder confidence to five-month low

At the same time, builder sales expectations for the next six months posted their second-largest drop since the sentiment index started in 1985. 

Gov. Abbott highlighted housing priorities in his State of the State address. Now what?

Among the topics mentioned in Abbott’s address: housing affordability, tax reform, water infrastructure and private property rights. These issues all appear in Texas REALTORS’® Legislative Priorities for the 89th Texas Legislature.

As Redfin and Zillow partner in $100 million rental deal, Redfin lays off 450 employees

In the wake of this news, Redfin also laid off 450 employees.

Dallas-Fort Worth No. 5 in the U.S. for office-to-apartment conversions

Dallas-Fort Worth has 2,725 units in its office-to-apartments pipeline.

NAR’s Lawrence Yun predicts home-sales growth of 9% or more in 2025

Yun expects mortgage rates to drop to 6% by the end of the year.

Who is new HUD secretary, Scott Turner?

Scott Turner, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), was confirmed to the role in a 55-44 vote.

Medieval in Maryland

In Silver Spring, Maryland, stands a modern castle. Built in 2004, the property blends luxury features with medieval architecture.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

A majority of the most expensive new listings in Texas are located in the Dallas area, although the priciest new listing is located in Manor, an Austin suburb.

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