The Broker-Lawyer Committee (BLC) has proposed updates to TREC contract forms, reflecting two years of work and recent shifts in broker compensation. These changes, introduced at the August TREC meeting, […]
Mortgage Rates Fall on Hopes for Fed Cut
The Federal Reserve signaled late last week that it will likely cut its benchmark interest rate in September, which has already helped push mortgage rates lower, Freddie Mac says. The […]
When Should Sellers Play the Concessions Card?
With new rules in place, listing agents need to consider several factors when helping sellers determine their approach to buy-side compensation. Key Points: As the dust begins to settle following […]
4 North Texas Cities Ranked ‘Most Affordable’ With Homes Under $500K
Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs have been soaring in popularity in 2024 as more residents escape the bigger cities. Now four North Texas neighbors are earning accolades on a new list: Lewisville, […]
Forecast 2025: Your Blueprint for Thriving in the Year Ahead
Mark your calendars! On Friday, October 4, MetroTex is hosting Forecast 2025. This event is your key to staying ahead in the fast-evolving real estate market. Whether you’re planning next […]
NAR to Appeal DOJ Case to the Supreme Court
The association will ask the highest court to weigh in on the case after a lower court ruled that the DOJ could continue its investigation into NAR policies. The National […]
Additional TREC Form Changes Proposed
From the Texas Real Estate Commission: In light of recent industry changes surrounding broker compensation, Paragraph 8B is changed to add a statement that brokers’ fees are not set by […]
MetroTex e.News: A New Era Begins
A new era of MetroTex communications is about to begin! On September 4, we’re launching our redesigned e.news: MyIndustry and MyMetroTex. As part of this transition, we’ll be retiring our […]
2024 Strong Year (So Far) for Dallas Luxury Home Market
The Dallas luxury housing market is having a strong sales year so far based on May 2024 data from the Texas A&M University Texas Real Estate Research Center. The Dallas […]
Mortgage Rates Still Not Low Enough to Spark Buyer Interest
The Fed is expected to cut interest rates next month, but it could take a big drop to spur a rebound in sales — though things are starting to look […]