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NAR’s Lawrence Yun expects 14% surge in existing-home sales in 2026

The chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS® also predicts home prices will climb 4% compared to 2025. 

The 10 most expensive homes sold in Fort Worth in October

Agents from Williams Trew Real Estate were responsible for listing three of the 10 most expensive homes sold in Fort Worth in October. Williams Trew agents also worked with the buyers on three of the top 10 sales.

Eco-friendly features top Realtor.com’s 2026 trend forecast

At the top of the list? WaterSense fixtures — the plumbing solution, which claims to reduce water use by more than 20%, increased in popularity by 289.6%.

First-time homebuyers hit record low in Realtor buyer/seller survey

At the same time, the average age of the first-time buyer hit an all-time high of 40, according to the 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. 

Is housing affordability improving in Dallas-Fort Worth?

Annually, households need $110,800 to maintain monthly payments, assuming they spend 30% of their income on housing costs.

Rate relaunches app with wellness focus

As part of the relaunch, Rate announced the results of a study it conducted, which found almost seven in 10 homebuyers said homeownership keeps them up at night. 

NAR: Home prices rose in 77% of metro areas in Q3

Nationwide, the median price for a single-family home increased 1.7% year over year to $426,800. Prices increased by the same annual rate during the second quarter.

Main Square to develop $3B Terra Nova MPC in Terrell

Upon full buildout, the project is projected to generate over $80 million in property taxes annually.

International home shoppers are interested in DFW real estate

Nationwide, the highest rate of internet traffic from international home shoppers was in Miami at 8.4%, followed by New York at 5.6%, Los Angeles at 4.8% and Orlando, Florida at 2.7%.

Home sales increase annually in Dallas-Fort Worth and across Texas

Home sales increased annually in three of Texas’ four major markets during the third quarter, according to the latest data from Texas REALTORS®.

Dallas among top warm-weather winter destinations

The city boasts some of the lowest travel costs in the country with relatively low hassle involved — plus ranked No. 2 for warm winter weather.

Toll Brothers to build at Landmark MPC in Denton

Set to open next spring, Toll Brothers at Landmark will feature one- and two-story home designs for 60-foot lots with three to six bedrooms, 2.5 to 6.5 bathrooms, and two- or three-car garages.

Fed cuts rates again

The Federal Reserve trimmed its federal funds rate from 4% to 3.75% as it seeks maximum employment and inflation of 2%. 

Matthew Gardner’s Q3 2025 real estate market insights

How will the government shutdown hit the real estate market? Will big company mergers change the industry landscape? Economist Matthew Gardner is back answering those questions and more in his Q3 2025 Update with Agent Publishing Co-Founder Anne Hartnett.

Genuine lighthouse or off-grid A-frame?

Set on a 4.47-acre lot, the one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode isn’t actually a lighthouse — although it does offer the waterfront views and off-grid appeal of one.

New-home sales decline for third consecutive month in Dallas-Fort Worth

New homes in Dallas-Fort Worth took slightly longer to sell in September, with homes spending an average of 141.85 days on market, up from 132.65 days a month prior.

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