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Trump tariffs will hurt housing affordability, says NAHB

President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods will harm housing affordability in the United States, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) said in a statement over the weekend.

GFWAR names 2025 board president, board of directors

The Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS® installed its 2025 board of directors and named Paul Epperley, an agent with Century 21 Judge Fite Company, its board president.

Texas REALTORS® CEO Travis Kessler to retire

Executive Vice President Mike Barnett will replace him on April 1.

Gothic Revival, bayou charm

A designated landmark, this New Orleans structure is a prime example of the South’s famous Gothic Revival architecture.

CoreLogic: U.S. home prices rose 3.4% in November

On a city basis, Chicago posted the highest annual increase among the country’s 20 largest metros, followed by Miami, Las Vegas and Washington, D.C. 

Texas leads the pack for BTR construction

There are nearly 22,000 build-to-rent units in Texas’ construction pipeline — that’s the highest number in any state in the country, according to Point2Homes.

How much did it cost to build a new home in 2024?

What exactly goes into homebuilding costs, and how do those costs translate to profits for builders — and home prices for buyers?

Home prices rose in all major cities in 2024, including Dallas, Fort Worth

For the first time in two years, home prices are on the rise in every major metro and both Dallas and Fort Worth are among them, according to a new Redfin report. 

NAR: Existing-home sales rise for third month in a row in December

The median existing-home price for all housing types in December rose 6% from its year-ago level.    

Mark Willis steps down as CEO and president of Keller Williams, transitions to chief leadership officer

Willis initially served as president from 2002 to 2005 and as CEO from 2005 to 2014. He then resumed the post of CEO in November 2023 and took over as president again in March of last year.

New master-planned community coming to Anna

The $1.5 billion development is set to be designed around holistic wellness, sustainability and community connection.

Dallas home sales surge year over year in December

Nationally, home sales were up 13.3% year over year and 4.4% month over month, RE/MAX said. 

The 10 most expensive homes sold in the Metroplex in December

These were the 10 most expensive sales in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in December. Note that listing prices may differ from actual sales prices.

73% of owners have regrets about their home purchase, survey finds

Those regrets may explain why the survey also found that 59% of respondents said they plan to move in 2025.

Appeals court rules in favor of agents using floor plans to market homes

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of defendant brokerages and agents using floor plans when marketing properties.

Dallas makes list of 2025 hottest real estate markets

Zillow has released its list of the hottest real estate markets predicted in 2025 and Dallas has made the rankings.

Dallas-Fort Worth 2026 Agents' Choice Awards test survey

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Rookie of the Year
Best Agent Website
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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