Explore North Texas with Republic Title’s City Fast Facts

Republic Title’s City Fast Facts features more than 50 cities, neighborhoods, and communities across North Texas. Each guide provides a quick overview of the area’s lifestyle, amenities, attractions, and local favorites. From rapidly growing suburbs to established neighborhoods, our City Fast Facts make it easy to compare communities and learn more about the places people […]

Texas Housing Insight May 2026 Summary

Disclaimer: The March 2026 figures are based on more complete data and have been revised from their initial release.  Total home sales increased in March, reversing the declines recorded in January and February. The stronger finish was enough to lift first quarter sales into positive territory, resulting in a modest overall gain for the period. However, March’s improvement largely reflected the […]

Celebrate National Homeownership Month with Resources for Homebuyers

June is National Homeownership Month, a time to recognize the dream of homeownership and the many benefits it brings to individuals, families, and communities. Whether you’re purchasing your first home, moving up to a larger property, or investing in real estate, homeownership remains one of the most significant financial and personal milestones in life. Owning […]

The New Earnest Money Delivery Date Sample Timeline

FROM THE CONTRACT: If the last day to deliver the earnest money, option fee, or additional earnest money falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Legal Holiday, the time to deliver the earnest money, option fee, or additional earnest money, as applicable, is extended until the end of the next day that is not a Saturday, […]

TREC Contract Changes 2026 – Key Updates for Texas Real Estate Agents

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) has adopted several updates to its standard contract forms under 22 TAC Chapter 537 following recommendations from the Broker-Lawyer Committee. Forms adopted for voluntary use, including the Seller’s Disclosure Notice, the Lead-Based Paint Addendum, and the new Seller’s Notice to Buyer of Removal of Contingency, may be used once […]

Texas Housing Insight April 2026 Summary

Disclaimer: The February 2026 figures are based on more complete data and have been revised from their initial release.  The economic impact from geopolitical instability is reshaping the trajectory of the spring housing market. Before the recent geopolitical conflicts and escalations, expectations were building for a more active and balanced housing market this spring. Even though affordability remained a persistent headwind […]

Texas Housing Insight February 2026 Summary

Disclaimer: The December 2025 figures are based on more complete data and have been revised from their initial release.  The Texas housing market ended 2025 on firmer footing than it began, posting moderately higher annual sales than the previous year. This marked the second consecutive year of sales recovery. The modest upward momentum reflects improving affordability as mortgage rates eased and market […]

Texas Housing Insight November 2025 Summary

This report reflects November 2025 MLS data. Numbers have been revised from their initial publication based on more complete data. Texas home sales fell sharply in November 2025, extending the subdued momentum observed in October. The weaker-than-expected November sales partly reflect a difficult comparison with the unusually strong rebound in late 2024, when sharply lower […]

Changes To TXR and TREC Forms You Need To Know About

Changes to TXR & TREC Forms as of January 7, 2026 – Important Things You Need to Know & Highlights of the Changes  THE FOLLOWING FORMS HAVE BEEN UPDATED/CHANGED: Information About Brokerage Services (TXR 2501, TREC IABS 1-2) Seller’s Temporary Residential Lease (TXR 1910, TREC 15-7) Buyer’s Temporary Residential Lease (TXR 1911, TREC 16-7) For […]

Texas Housing Insight August 2025 Summary

August typically marks the tail end of the peak spring/summer homebuying season, with activity slowing following the surge from April through July. In that regard, this August is no different, posting fewer sales than the prior month. However, year over year (YoY), August sales made another solid monthly gain to widen the lead over last […]