It’s all about housing, which has an outsized effect on the Consumer Price Index — and is contributing to the Fed’s lack of action on interest rates. Inflation has been […]
MLS Timeline for Implementing NAR Practice Changes
This post is regularly updated to reflect the latest changes as they occur. NAR practice changes are taking effect, impacting how you work within the MLS. These updates aim to […]
North Texas Housing Inventory Hits 12-Year High
Supply pressures are easing slightly, but experts say it isn’t enough. More homes are hitting the market in North Texas, pushing the region’s months of housing inventory to their highest […]
Realtor.com Promotes Buyer Agents for Underserved Communities
Realtor.com is expanding its buyer representation campaign to better serve underserved and underrepresented communities. The new initiative highlights the benefits of buyer’s agents for BIPOC, AANHPI, Hispanic, LGBTQ+, first-time, Veteran, […]
TREC Seeks Your Feedback on Proposed Broker Succession Rule
In May, the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) proposed a new rule to address what happens when a business entity’s designated broker passes away. Currently, Texas law requires a licensed […]
Dallas Home Prices Skyrocketed 142% in 10 Years
A new real estate report confirms something that Dallasites pretty much suspected: The city of Dallas saw the biggest increase in housing prices among U.S. cities within the last decade, […]
New and Revised Forms Available for Your Review
Review the forms, get trained, and be ready for the upcoming changes. To keep up with NAR’s new MLS rule changes, the Texas REALTORS® Legal Department and Residential Forms Task […]
Only One Rate Cut Is Coming in 2024
The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged despite some easing of inflation, but signaled that more cuts are likely next year. Key Points: As expected, the Federal Reserve chose not to […]
Veterans Affairs Removes Compensation Hurdle for Military Buyers
NAR’s advocacy efforts end in major win for military home buyers. The Department of Veterans Affairs officially announced Tuesday a temporary policy allowing VA home buyers to compensate their real […]
Support Disaster Relief Efforts This Homeownership Month
This June, join MetroTex in commemorating National Homeownership Month! Our goal is to raise funds for the REALTORS® Relief Foundation (RRF) to provide essential housing assistance to disaster victims. This […]