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Could Compass’s Acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate Be… in Jeopardy?

By Candy Evans / February 24, 2026 /

The real estate world quaked a few short weeks ago when Compass, Inc. completed a $1.6 billion all-stock acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. — that’s the owner of major real estate brands like Coldwell Banker, Sotheby’s, Century 21, Corcoran, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, and others. The January 9 acquisition created the world’s largest residential…

Fort Worth Realtors Host Shopping Event for Charity

By Joy Donovan / February 24, 2026 /

“Gals, Gifts and Glam,” a complimentary soiree aimed at those looking to do a little shopping while doing good, is planned for 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. The public is invited to join seven Fort Worth Realtors for the third annual pop-up shopping event at their office, 4828 Camp…

Margot Hill in Malakoff Is a Dream Come True

By Karen Eubank / February 23, 2026 /

Are you ready to ditch it all and move to the country, but you’re not sure how to make it work? I’ve got the answer, and it’s this beautiful Malakoff property that comes with a successful event venue and wedding chapel on a smidge over 39 acres. Margot Hill is heaven for anyone who has…

Your Primer on Today’s Finance Committee Meeting About City Hall

By Charles Grand / February 23, 2026 /

Today, the Dallas City Council’s Finance Committee will convene for a briefing on the present state of 1500 Marilla St. Council members will have the opportunity to respond to staff’s presentation on City Hall and offer policy direction. In case you don’t have time to catch the meeting online or in person, here’s a rundown…

SCOTUS Tariff Ruling Doesn’t Offer Much Relief for Builders, Homebuyers

By Charles Grand / February 23, 2026 /

In a significant blow to President Donald Trump’s trade policy, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Friday that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not give the president the authority to impose tariffs. So, what does this mean for the housing market? As previously reported by CandysDirt.com, increases in the cost of new construction…