Builder sentiment hits decade high, at 60 http://www.cnbc.com/id/102838886

http://www.forbes.com/sites/erincarlyle/2015/07/17/housing-starts-jump-26-6-building-permits-30-year-over-year-in-june/ Groundbreakings on new homes surged 26.6% and permits to build new homes rose 30% in June compared to one year ago, the U.S. Commerce Department said Friday. Housing starts (groundbreakings) and permits each reached eight-year highs, […]

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/online-tools-to-take-some-guesswork-out-of-homebuying-071315.html Airbnb is a lodging app for travelers, but in a partnership with real estate site Reator.com, it’s moving into the real estate marketing space with a promotion called “Try Before You […]

Single-Family: Sales slipped by 2% in June. The average sales price increased 7% while the median sales price rose 9%. Still have more sales in the higher ranges pulling up […]

http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/food-wine/food-wine-headlines/20150714-get-a-taste-for-the-quirky-at-balch-springs-market.ece If your idea of a farmers market is quirky, laid-back and country, the market days at Eden’s Organic Garden Center and CSA Farm might be just your style.

Single-Family: Sales were up a strong 36% in The Lake Highlands/NE Dallas Area in June. The average sales price increased by 7% while the median price rose 9%. As in […]

http://bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com/2015/07/texas-named-best-place-to-make-a-living-in-2015.html/ Great news for everyone out there trying to make a living — which is, you know, everyone. Texas is the best place in the country to do just that.

Single-Family: Sales were up 2% in June. The average sales price increased 14% while the median sales price rose 15%. Sales were concentrated as usual in the upper price ranges […]

Selling Your Home? Make It A Summer Dream Home For Buyers http://news360.com/article/301583269 Selling your home in the summertime can be a great opportunity to attract buyers. Having your home “summer-ready” […]

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