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TX Home Sellers Year End Update – 2025

Home Market Prices in North Texas – What Exactly Happened? Most home sellers are asking themselves: “Why aren’t prices going up like they did in 2021?” Here’s what the numbers show: 2021–early 2022: Prices jumped fast Multiple offers were common Buyers rushed and overpaid Late 2022–2025: Prices stopped climbing Prices Read more…


TX Home Buyer Year End Update – 2025

Have home prices reached their lowest point at the end of the 2025? Maybe. Most buyers these days are asking themselves: “If I buy now, am I going to overpay?” We looked at real sales prices in Dallas–Fort Worth area (Collin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant counties) over the last three years, Read more…


Thanksgiving 2025 Real Estate Update

by Elena Garrett, November 2025 Here’s a quick roundup of what’s been moving in the real estate and mortgage world as we head into the holiday season. 1. Home Sales Picked Up Again in October 2025 October marked the second straight month of growth in residential closings.Buyers took advantage of Read more…


North Texas Real Estate: 2024 Home Market in Review

By Elena Garrett, Realtor, Investor, 72SOLD Area Director – Feb 20, 2025 Why Institutional and International Investors Should Be Watching North Texas Right Now As we enter 2025, North Texas real estate presents one of the most intriguing investment landscapes in the U.S. While national headlines focus on rising mortgage Read more…


Has the Election Spooked the Texas Housing Market?🎃 It Seems So!

There is no doubt, the 2024 presidential election is making waves in DFW real estate. Historically, elections always bring some uncertainty—buyers pause, interest rates shift, and policies are up in the air. But this year, the results seem to be even more pronounced. But here’s what the historical data shows: Read more…


MARCH 2024 – NORTH TEXAS HOME MARKET UPDATE

Despite still-elevated interest rates, the sale trends in 2024 are currently repeating the traditional “Spring-Summer” price fluctuation of the previous year. The best times to sell at the highest profit this year is likely going to be MAY due to potentially unpredictable impact of the Realtor commission lawsuit that is guaranteed to add more chaos and uncertainty to the already-unsettled current home market, not to mention the potential national and international Black Swan events that may appear closer to the conclusion of the Election Campaign this year. The best time to buy the house in 2024 will be April-May, due to the same lawsuit and the same potential issues that the election environment might bring unexpectedly.


2024 Big Real Estate Shake-Up: Who Pays the Buyer Agent?

What is changing? Who is affected and how? Should you buy/sell before June 2024? And other questions answered.


Best Home Market Insights from 72SOLD

Welcome to one of the most in-depth exploration of real estate dynamics and economic trends that are shaping the landscape of the U.S. housing market! In this special feature, we bring you private research and insights from the 72Sold Team, as discussed and unraveled weekly by industry experts Sarah Perkins and Greg Hague. Each video offers a deep dive into key factors influencing real estate today, and you won’t want to miss a single video.


Factors Contributing To North Texas’ Emergence As A High-Tech Job Magnet

North Texas has emerged as a thriving hub for high-tech job opportunities, attracting both established tech giants and startups alike. Cities such as Dallas, Plano, and Frisco are rapidly transforming into magnets for tech professionals due to several key factors.


DFW Real Estate Market: A 2024 Outlook and 2023 Review

by Elena Garrett, December 22, 2023 The Evolving Landscape of DFW Real Estate Welcome to the crossroads of opportunity in the DFW real estate market! Whether you’re a first-time home buyer eager to unlock the door to your dream home, a seller looking to capitalize on the latest market trends, Read more…