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Experts Talk Home Building, Economy at Dallas Builders Association State of The Industry Summit

By April Towery / March 23, 2022 /

In the wake of a pandemic, a costly 2021 winter storm, and a war in Ukraine, state and local officials say growth remains strong in Texas, but they’re concerned about the supply chain and potential construction setbacks.  “If we can’t build homes, then the growth is going to stop,” said State Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano,…

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Dallas Builders Host State of The Industry Summit to Address Political And Economic Climate

By April Towery / March 9, 2022 /

As conflict escalates in Ukraine, the Dallas housing community is left wondering how to help, what to do, and what the lasting effects will be on the local industry.  Texas Sen. Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas, and Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, will address the state of the housing industry at a summit on March 23 organized by…

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Five New Year’s Resolutions To Build Homeowners’ Wealth

By April Towery / December 30, 2019 /

When that ball drops signifying a new decade, there are a few resolutions homeowners can make to build wealth. We’ll also tell you about a hike in DFW luxury sales, and a Minnesota investor acquiring industrial space near DFW Airport, all in this week’s roundup of real estate news.

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On MidlandDirt: Texas Housing Market Weathering Drop in Oil Prices

By Leah Shafer / March 20, 2015 /

The Lone Star State isn’t the same place as it was during the big 1980s oil bust, and is better weathering falling oil prices, but further price plunges and worker layoffs could negatively impact home sales and construction. This is according to new research by Texas A&M Real Estate Center research economist James Gaines, who…

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