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Zillow: Regrets from first-time sellers

Many feel they could have made a higher profit if they’d made better decisions. But are those regrets valid?

Pace of annual home-price gains slows in latest Case-Shiller; Dallas sees 7.9% increase 

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index rose 5.8% year-over-year in December, compared to a 7.6% gain in November.

NAR: Pending-home sales jump in January 

The 8.1% month-over-month increase in the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Index was the largest gain since June 2020. 

New-home sales jump 7.2% in January 

The median sales price of a new home declined on both a monthly and yearly basis, however, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported.        

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

Curious about luxury inventory in Texas? These homes are the most expensive new listings currently for sale in the Lone Star State.

FHA cuts mortgage insurance premium, touts expected savings for homebuyers 

Mortgage insurance premiums on loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration will drop from 0.85% to 0.55% beginning March 20. 

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage acquires Keller Mortgage 

The former Keller Williams lending unit will operate alongside Mutual of Omaha Mortgage’s existing mortgage divisions. 

These Texas cities are the safest in the nation

Four out of the top five safest cities in America are in Texas, according to a new report from SmartAsset.

NAR: Existing-home sales post 12th monthly decline in January, as prices rise again 

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.32% as of Feb. 16, up from 6.12% a week before and 3.92% a year earlier. 

This mysterious Texas pyramid can be yours for $80k

You might just mistake the Texas plains for ancient Egypt when driving past this pyramid-shaped home in Fort Davis.

Mortgage applications decline after rate increase 

The pace of mortgage applications fell 7.7% in the week ended Feb. 10, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported. 

Builder confidence jumps in February 

Builder confidence rose for the second consecutive month in February with a seven-point increase that brought it to its highest level since last September, the National Association of Home Builders said. 

NAR Relief Foundation seeks to raise $5 million in 2023 campaign 

The REALTORS® Relief Foundation works to provide housing relief to victims of natural disasters. 

MBA: Mortgage applications jump on lower rates 

The 30-year fixed rate fell for the fifth week in a row, giving a lift to lending activity, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. 

Take me to (a converted) church

Take me to (a converted) church Within the woods of Solon, Maine, is a beautiful wooden church — turned house.

Realtors are writing listings with AI… Can you spot the difference?

The AI program ChatGPT mimics creates home listings with desired industry lingo, dropping real estate buzzwords with apparent ease. Can you tell the difference?

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