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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Winans changes ownership

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Winans founders David and Dana Winans have sold the firm to their daughter and son-in-law, Leah and Mark McDonough.

HomeServices asks the Supreme Court to review Sitzer-Burnett ruling

Months after being found liable in the now-famous Sitzer-Burnett trial, the Berkshire Hathaway affiliate is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a ruling related to the case.

MetroTex Association of REALTORS® appoints new CEO

“I’m honored to join the MetroTex Association of REALTORS® team as CEO,” Justin Landon shared in a press release.

Keller Williams and Coursera create new professional certification 

The KW Real Estate Agent Professional Certificate comprises 124 hours of real estate education, including videos, readings, assessments and hands-on projects. 

Bravo star Tracy Tutor launches mentorship program

Celebrity real estate agent Tracy Tutor is launching “Get Tracy Tutored,” an opportunity for a handful of agents to join her team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate.

Dallas one of the top cities for office-to-apartment conversions

Former office spaces in Dallas are slated to be turned into over 3,100 apartment units in 2024 — that’s a 58% increase year over year.

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. 

Steve and Loreal Sarkisian list their Austin home for $5.9 million

Steve Sarkisian, head football coach at the University of Texas, and his wife, Loreal, have listed their Austin home for $5,880,000.

Own the home — and garage — where Jeff Bezos founded Amazon

Formerly rented by Jeff Bezos in the 1990s, this Bellevue abode is the true birthplace of Amazon.

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. 

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. 

Power players in Texas real estate named to SP 200

Bob Hale, president and CEO of the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR), was the highest-ranking Texas leader on the list.

NAR President Tracy Kasper resigns after receiving threat to reveal ‘personal’ matter

NAR President-elect Kevin Sears will move into the role of president, effective immediately.

Silverado and more named among RCLCO’s Top 50 Master-Planned Communities of 2023

Six master-planned communities in the Dallas area were recognized by RCLCO Real Estate Consulting’s ranking of the top 50 MPCs in the country.

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