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Homebuyers need an annual salary of $115,000 to afford an average U.S. home

New homebuyers must make an average annual salary of $115,000 to afford the average U.S. home, according to recent studies from Redfin. That’s about $40,000 more than the typical American household earns.

Housing affordability declines in Dallas

Only 32% of Dallas-area households could afford a median-priced home during the third quarter of the year.

Another lawsuit regarding buyer commissions — this time, in Illinois

In the wake of the Sitzer/Burnett verdict, a new, similar lawsuit — this time on behalf of homebuyers — has been filed in the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division.

A thriving niche in mortgage lending: The Certified Divorce Lending Professional

Certified Divorce Lending Professionals go through extensive training and continuing education to achieve and maintain their CDLP designation.

The Dallas listing agents selling the most luxury homes

The agent with the most $1 million-plus listings was Nancy Johnson of COMPASS RE Texas, who accomplished a sales volume of over $26 million across 21 transactions.

NAR names Nykia Wright interim CEO, replacing retiring Bob Goldberg

Nykia Wright has been named interim CEO for the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), effective Nov. 20.

NAR, Keller Williams, HomeServices of America found liable of conspiring to inflate commissions

The National Association of REALTORS®, Keller Williams and HomeServices of America were found liable of conspiring to inflate commissions and ordered to pay damages totaling $1.78 billion, a jury in Missouri ruled Tuesday.

Nearly one-third of homes for sale are new construction

New single-family home sales increased by 12.3% during September, the fastest pace since early 2022.

Likely increase in first-time Hispanic homebuyers

Around 70% of new homebuyers will be Hispanic by 2040, according to projections from the Urban Institute. Based on the 2020 Census data, Hispanics are the quickest growing demographic in the U.S. However, with rising interest rates and escalating home prices, affordability issues are appearing for young Hispanic homebuyers.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

Agents from Moreland Properties are responsible for the most expensive and second-most expensive new listings in the state of Texas.

New-home sales jump in September despite interest rates

The median price of a new home sold during the month fell to $418,800 from $433,100 in August, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported. 

An 1800s castle, restored to modern glory

This Midwest castle, built in the late 1800s, stands as an authentic reproduction of a Richardsonian Romanesque Scottish castle.

‘Real Housewife’ lists her Highland Park home for $5.25 million

D’Andra Simmons, one of the former stars of the Bravo reality series “The Real Housewives of Dallas,” listed her Highland Park mansion for $5.25 million.

A storybook castle nestled in private woods

The castle is listed by Richard Bassford, leader of The Bassford Team at RE/MAX Concepts Bettendorf, for $700,000.

Wood Partners unveils latest Dallas project, Alta at The Farm

Situated at 1287 Blue Tractor Lane, Alta at The Farm will span 5.1-acres and include 325 units ranging from studios to two-bedrooms.

Luxury multifamily project from Bright Realty to join Dallas-Fort Worth area

Bright Realty is introducing Tapestry at The Realm, a luxury, mid-century multifamily development in Lewisville.

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