It is with great sadness that we are reporting the passing of Kaye Monts, Past President of the Northeast Tarrant County Board of REALTORS®. Kaye’s leadership and commitment on many levels within the REALTOR® industry showed her dedication to the industry and the consumer. She served extensively for both Texas REALTORS® and the National Association of […]
How to Keep Clients Coming Back
The Power of Thoughtful Appreciation Building lasting relationships—whether in business or in life—requires trust, consistency, and meaningful gestures. In the real estate industry, where relationships drive success, showing appreciation to clients can turn a one-time transaction into a lifelong partnership. Here are some impactful ways to express gratitude and keep clients engaged long after the […]
Nearly 90% of Metro Areas Registered Home Price Gains in Fourth Quarter of 2024
Key Highlights WASHINGTON (February 6, 2025) – Almost 90% of metro markets (201 out of 226, or 89%) experienced home price increases in the fourth quarter of 2024, as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate ranged from 6.12% to 6.85%, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ latest quarterly report. Fourteen percent of the 226 tracked metro […]
MetroTex President Johnny Mowad Named a 2025 RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker
Congratulations to Johnny Mowad, President of MetroTex Association of REALTORS®, on being recognized as a Luminary 2025 RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker! A highly respected leader in the MLS ecosystem, Mowad has been a driving force for innovation in the real estate sector. His leadership as the 2024 Chairman of Multiple Listing and Issues for the […]
MetroTex Members Gain Access to Latin American Listings
MetroTex members now have direct access to the most reliable and verifiable listings in Latin America—at no extra cost! Thanks to a new data share agreement with Omni MLS, you can now explore exclusive listings in 22+ Latin American countries and expand your business opportunities across borders. Omni MLS IntraMatrix Link Is Now Live The […]
NAR Opens Applications for 2025 Good Neighbor Awards
CHICAGO (February 3, 2025) – The National Association of Realtors® today announced the opening of applications for its 2025 Good Neighbor Awards. The program honors real estate agents who demonstrate exceptional dedication to volunteer service and have lasting impacts on their communities. “The Good Neighbor Awards represent the best of who we are as Realtors®,” said […]
Pending Sales Reverse Course
Key points: After four months of upward momentum, pending home sales fell in December, closing out the year on a disappointing note. Mortgage rates, meanwhile, held steady. The increases in pending sales throughout the fall pointed to a possible housing market rebound in 2025, and agents were starting to express more optimism about their sales prospects in the […]
A Strong Finish For New Home Sales in December
Sales were up at the end of 2024, and for the full year, increased by 2.5% over 2023 — in contrast to existing home sales, which fell short of 2023 numbers. The real estate industry had to contend with a fair amount of bad news in 2024, but sales of newly built homes were often […]
Existing-Home Sales Ascended 2.2% in December
Key Highlights WASHINGTON (January 24, 2025) – Existing-home sales climbed in December, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Sales advanced in three major U.S. regions and slipped in the Midwest. Year-over-year, sales accelerated in all four regions. On an annual basis, existing-home sales (4.06 million) declined to the lowest level since 1995, while the […]
NTREIS Expands with Addition of Waco Association of REALTORS®
North Texas Real Estate Information Systems, Inc. (NTREIS) is excited to announce the Waco Association of REALTORS® as its newest shareholder. NTREIS, welcomes this partnership as a significant step in expanding services and data access across the region. Integrating the Waco market into NTREIS will deliver increased exposure for agents, enhanced listing inventory, and access […]