Texas Association Of Realtors

Gone to Texas: More People are Moving to The Lone Star State

By Joanna England / October 3, 2014 /

We’ve been talking about this trend for some time, but thanks to the business-friendly environment Great State of Texas and our fantastic job market, more people are moving to our state from areas where there are fewer jobs and houses cost a whole lot more. And of course, when more people relocate to Texas, that…

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Thanks to Increasing Household Income, New Home Sales Get a Boost in Texas

By Joanna England / March 3, 2014 /

So, as it turns out, if household income increases, then more families have more money to buy new homes. I know. I’m totally shocked, too. What you’ll find interesting is that Texas, with our steady job market and low taxes has resulted in the Lone Star State leading median household income growth AND new home…

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Sales Volume and Prices Both Climb as Texas Market Finishes 2013 Strong, Economists Say

By Joanna England / February 3, 2014 /

We knew 2013 was a banner year for Dallas Realtors as our market pulled itself up by its bootstraps and posted post-recession growth that amazed even the most seasoned brokers. But according to research from the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, the market posted year-over-year numbers that showed Texas flexing its economic muscles…

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Buying Up The Bling: Texas Luxury Home Sales Post Double-Digit Growth, With Sales of Posh Pads in Dallas up 22 %

By Joanna England / January 7, 2014 /

Homes priced at $1 million or more are moving like hotcakes in Texas, according to the 2014 Texas Luxury Home Sales Report from the Texas Association of Realtors. The figures, assembled using data from the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, show that every Texas metro area posted double-digit growth in luxury price ranges.…

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Texas Condo Sales Post Strong Numbers; Dallas Condo Sales Post 38 Percent Increase in 2013

By Joanna England / December 2, 2013 /

We’ve talked until we’re blue in the face about how brisk the market its for single-family homes in North Texas, and Dallas especially, but the market for condominiums is just as hot according to the 2013 Texas Condominium Sales Report from the Texas Association of Realtors. We definitely agree, and we noted in November that…

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