Texas homesellers file new commission suit as cases pile up
The new suit is the second in Texas since the Sitzer | Burnett verdict, and is one of a growing number of antitrust cases challenging the way agents get paid
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 14
New bombshell lawsuit targets Texas Realtor orgs, local teams
A homebuilder and holding company filed the case Monday. But unlike other suits against NAR, this one lists the Texas Association of Realtors and other local organizations as defendants
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 14
Agent pleads guilty for Capitol riot, another keeps her real estate license
Agents Katherine Schwab, Jenna Ryan and Jason Hyland flew on a private plane to Washington, D.C., and 'stormed the Capitol.' Ryan remains a Realtor after her conviction and prison term
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 23
Realogy title company cuts brokerage's commission at seller request
Engel & Völkers Austin sued Independence Title and homeseller Robert Turner, but the court dismissed the case against Independence. Turner is countersuing, alleging breach of fiduciary duty. The case is set for trial on May 4
A blue whale
For the first time, consulting firm tallies members in state and local associations and MLSs
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 16
Former National Association of Realtors President Charles McMillan dies at 66
McMillan credited with leading trade group out of the housing crisis
Keeping your business afloat: A disaster guide for real estate agents
While some are still battling flood waters in their markets, others are emerging from the effects of Hurricane Harvey
by Gill South AND Teke Wiggin Aug 31
Real estate's big players respond to Hurricane Harvey
NAR, HAR, Keller Williams, Re/Max and Realogy aiding stricken Houston agents and communities
by Gill South Aug 29
Foreign homebuyers boost in Texas, TAR reports
International buyers purchased $10 billion in real estate in Texas, ranking it third in the nation
by Jennifer Riner Sep 13
Survey says: You can't have success without these 4 things
Key takeaways from the Texas Association of Realtors new agent study
by Bernice Ross Jun 13
Houston land sales volume fell, but demand kept prices high
A Texas Association of Realtors report found increasing sales throughout the state, but lot size decreased
by Kimberly Manning Jun 7
Texas Realtors forms now available on dotloop
TAR members can now share, sign documents and monitor transactions more easily
by Jennifer Riner May 13
Projections for a strong second and third quarter could be at risk because of floods
by Britt Chester May 6
SmartAsset reports Houston as nation's fifth best for first-time homebuyers
There exist 186 HUD-approved mortgage lenders in Houston
by Erik Pisor Mar 18
Houston luxury homes sales surpass the rest of the state
Monthly luxury home sales figures have declined for four straight months
by Erik Pisor Jan 27