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NAR: Existing-home sales rise 3.1% in January 

The median existing-home price for all housing types was $379,100, up 5.1% from $360,800 a year before.       

Dallas Metroplex among top areas for first-time homebuyers

The Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area ranks as one of the best places in the country for first-time homebuyers, according to a report from Creditnews.

The top exterior renovation trends in Dallas

Nationwide, homeowners are most likely to spend money on a fresh coat of paint to upgrade the exterior of their house. But can the same be said for Dallas residents?

Can buying a home lead to love? A new Zillow survey says yes

Home might really be where the heart is. According to a new Zillow survey, 42% of recent homebuyers reported finding love after buying their new home.

NAR: Home prices rise across the country in the fourth quarter of 2023

Single-family home sales prices increased in 189 out of 221 metro areas analyzed, with the median single-family price in the country rising 3.5% year over year to $391,700.

December pending home sales surge past expectations 

Pending home sales rose 8.3% month over month, the National Association of REALTORS® said, marking the largest monthly jump since 2020. 

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

Agents from Allie Beth Allman & Associates are responsible for three of the top 10 most expensive new listings in Dallas this past month.

December new-home sales jump 8%

Declining interest rates spurred the increase. 

Houzz says these kitchen trends will take off in 2024

Notably, renovators are less likely than they were a year ago to undergo kitchen modifications for the purpose of improving the home’s resale value.

Fort Worth is attainable for prospective Gen-Z homeowners

Fort Worth ranks among the cities where homeownership is most attainable for Gen Z, according to a new report from Point2Homes.

NAR: Existing-home sales slid 1% in December but are expected to rise 

At the same time, the median sales price rose 4.4% to $382,600. 

These small Dallas-area towns have above-average yard sizes

Small towns are the best place to find yards with ample space to roam — and many of those small towns are located in the outskirts of the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Builder confidence jumps in January on falling mortgage rates 

The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) rose seven points to 44, its second monthly increase in a row. 

Is homeownership on the horizon for American millennials this year?

Nearly all millennials — 93% — say a volatile market is to blame for wrecking homebuying plans, with another 76% saying they expect the market to get worse before they’re able to make a purchase themselves.

CoreLogic: Home-price gains accelerated in November 

CoreLogic expects prices to continue to grow through the year.

Forney, Aubrey, Fort Worth among Opendoor’s hottest ZIP codes in the U.S.

Forney (75126) was the highest-ranking Dallas-area city on the list — despite dropping one spot from last year’s list, the city ranked as the No. 6 hottest area in the U.S.

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