The MetroTex Association of Realtors Charitable Trust invites public schools to apply for one of four $3,000 grants for student-driven projects that will benefit the student body. The application deadline is April 2;...
North Texas home sales are off to a good start this year, up 14 percent in January from a year ago, according to the latest figures. The 3,769 sales in January is the highest number of January sales since 2008. And...
Ben Bernanke, the Federal Reserve chairman, says keeping interest rates low will spur loan demand and eventually help improve banks’ profitability in the long run, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Fixed-mortgage rates continue to hover at record lows, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage staying at the record low of 3.87 percent since the first week of February, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced new regulations effective March 5 that prohibit discrimination in HUD programs based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Congratulations to Tim Drake, Gilchrist & Company, as the winner of brand new iPad2 for his investment in TREPAC during MetroTex annual dues billing. Drake's name was drawn from over 800 entries from MetroTex members...
A rumor about a 3.8% federal tax on all home sales has again hit the in-boxes of Texas consumers and real estate agents. So, is there such a tax for all home sales? No.
A nonprofit organization is expanding its services to help military home owners who are at risk of foreclosure due to relocation for their jobs or other circumstances.
Five mortgage insurers have granted Fannie Mae mortgage servicers the authority to complete a short sale or deeds in lieu of foreclosure without getting their separate approval, HousingWire reports.
As this year’s presidential race heats up we are sure to hear from candidates on a number of important issues that will have a great impact on our country and its economy. However, there is one topic in particular this year...
Record-low mortgage rates sparked a wave in mortgage applications for home purchase and refinancings last week, increasing more than 20 percent in a week, the Mortgage Bankers Association reports.
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit another all-time low this week, marking the seventh straight week it has averaged below 4 percent, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey.
The Plano Police Department has notified area real estate professionals that Steven Breed, a former teacher from Frisco, has been released from jail and is again suspected in the theft of personal belongings from homes....
Freddie Mac announced it has eliminated its minimum credit score requirement for borrowers wanting to refinance, but they must have at least 20 percent equity in their home, HousingWire reports.
The National Association of Home Builders’ list of improving housing markets nearly doubled this month, as more cities showed signs of a rebound with their real estate markets.
