Dallas is among the cities with the greatest annual home price gains, according to Case-Shiller. A summer slowdown in home sales didn’t put the brakes on Dallas home prices. Home values in the Dallas area were up almost 25% from a year ago in the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index. It’s the largest…
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These are the most popular North Texas ZIP codes
Map data: © Esri, TomTom North America, Inc., United States Postal Service The most popular North Texas ZIP codes for home buyers — and scrolling dreamers — are all in suburban neighborhoods, mostly in Collin County. Why it matters: It’s no secret this area remains a hot market for home sales. Zillow’s data shows where potential buyers…
Important Distinction: Homes Are Less Affordable, Not Unaffordable
It’s impossible to research the subject of buying a home without coming across a headline declaring that the fall in home affordability is a crisis. However, when we add context to the most recent affordability statistics, we soon realize that, though homes are less affordable than they have been over the last few years, they are more affordable than…
Looking To Move? It Could Be Time To Build Your Dream Home.
While today’s supply of homes for sale is still low, the number of newly built homes is increasing. If you’re ready to sell but have held off because you weren’t sure you’d be able to find a home to move into, newly built homes and those under construction can provide the options you’ve been waiting for. The latest Census data shows the…
10 Must-See Architectural Gems in North Texas
Do you enjoy late-night binge scrolling through Redfin for dream homes in North Texas? Then quench your thirst for unattainable real estate at the AIA Dallas’ curated Tour of Homes this weekend. AIA Dallas, the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects, is hosting its 15th annual home tours, both in person and virtually,…
What Does the Future Hold for Home Prices?
If you’re looking to buy or sell a house, chances are you’ve heard talk about today’s rising home prices. And while this increase in home values is great news for sellers, you may be wondering what the future holds. Will prices continue to rise with time, or should you expect them to fall? To answer that…
How to Help Prevent Water Damage in Your Home
There are many ways to help protect your home from losses that occur when water finds its way outside of the appliances you rely on to run your household’s daily needs. For most of us, when we think about the causes of severe water damage to our homes, we think about extreme weather like a…
Sellers: Your House Could Be an Oasis for Buyers Seeking More Options
Sellers have a great opportunity this season as buyer demand still heavily outweighs the current supply of homes for sale. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), today’s housing inventory sits at only a 2.6-month supply. To put that into perspective, a neutral market typically features a 6-month supply. That places today’s market firmly in the sellers’ market category….
Buying vs. Building a Home: Pros and Cons
When it comes to finding the perfect home, you have two basic choices: Search the market for a home that’s perfect (or close enough) or build your perfect home from scratch to your exact specifications. Both approaches have their upsides and downsides, and your choice will depend on what you really need out of your…