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 […]
IntraMatrix: Your One-Click Access to Georgia’s FMLS
IntraMatrix between NTREIS and FMLS (First MLS, Georgia) is on the way! What is IntraMatrix? Much simpler and faster to implement than a data share or conversion, IntraMatrix provides a convenient way to access other Matrix systems. By clicking a link in the top right corner of Matrix, agents can easily move from their “home” […]
MetroTex Colleyville Satellite Location Now Open!
MetroTex Association of REALTORS® is excited to announce the opening of our new satellite location in Colleyville, now fully operational and ready to serve our members. This new location offers added convenience for members in the area, providing easy access to on-site support services and the tools you need to succeed in today’s market. Whether […]
Why Buyers Are Gravitating Toward Smaller Homes
As household composition shifts, builders look to the starter homes of yesteryear to deliver more practical, affordable single-family homes for today’s buyers. Key points: Editor’s note: The United States needs more housing. It’s not a new problem, but new solutions are emerging — and some old ones are getting another look. How are they shaping the […]
Average Mortgage Rates Top 7% For the First Time In 8 Months
Rates increased for a fifth straight week, but the latest inflation data could be a sign that relief is coming. Key points: Mortgage rates continue to drift upward on strong economic data, but there are signs that rates could tick down slightly in the coming weeks. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.04% this week, according to […]