The new Addendum Regarding Brokers’ Fees clarifies the payment of brokers’ fees in transactions using TREC residential sales contracts, such as the One to Four Family Residential Contract, Unimproved Property, […]
Why Are Home Prices Still Rising?
High mortgage rates, which increase the cost of buying, should push prices down — right? But the relationship between rates and home prices isn’t that simple. Mortgage rates and home […]
Foreign Home Buyers Recede from U.S. Market as Prices Soar
The number of homes international buyers purchased fell to the lowest level on record in the last year. Find out which markets are still attracting global attention. International home buyers […]
Rejected for Another Broker? Don’t Call to Ask Why
Although you may be curious, it’s against the ethics code to reach out to former clients to ask why they have chosen to list their property with a different broker. […]
Hot Start for North Texas Homebuilders in 2024 Has Cooled Slightly. Here’s Why
High interest rates and a buildup of finished inventory are partly to blame. The hot start North Texas home builders saw in the first three months of the year cooled […]
REALTORS® See Opportunity in Current Market
While some practitioners see business challenges as a result of fewer home sales, others see opportunity. See highlights from NAR’s newly released 2024 Member Profile. Although existing-home sales last year […]
Mortgage Rates Back Up After 4 Weeks of Declines
With average rates approaching 7%, it’s still a tough housing market — but there are signs it may be easing. Key Points: Housing affordability isn’t getting any better — but […]
Introducing the Proposed 2025 MetroTex Officers and Directors
MetroTex is pleased to announce its proposed slate of 2025 Officers and 2025-2026 Directors. Applications received from the general membership were submitted to the MetroTex Nominating Committee for review and […]
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Staying informed is crucial in the real estate business, and MetroTex is here to help with a new member benefit: a complimentary subscription to RealEstateNews.com. RealEstateNews.com serves as your go-to […]
Introducing: Paragon Connect
You’ve got a new MLS option: Paragon Connect! You can add and edit property listings in either Matrix or Paragon Connect, and the information will all be shared across both […]