GFWAR Welcomes Director of Advocacy & Community Affairs

In this role, Gallardo will be responsible for managing legislative, political and community affairs on behalf of GFWAR and its members. “Maribel is an exceptional advocacy professional, and we’re thrilled to add her to the team,” said Robert Gleason, CEO of GFWAR. “Through her work, she will ensure the voices of Fort Worth REALTORS® are … Read more

GFWAR States Position on Short-Term Rentals

As proponents of private property rights, GFWAR believes owners have the right to live in, rent, and sell their properties at will. These property rights also include the ability for property owners to gain income from their property, the right to rent property on a long and short-term basis, and the right to occupy their … Read more

GFWAR Recognizes Members at Awards Luncheon

Congratulations to: Kim Gartner, Coldwell Banker Realty | Charles McMillan REALTOR® of the Year Award Mary Margaret Davis, Mary Margaret Davis Real Estate Team | Marie and Dayton Sheridan REALTOR® Spirit Award Jenni Jones, Legacy Mutual Mortgage | Affiliate of the Year Award Jaci Coan, RE/MAX Trinity | A.L. Purvis Distinguished Service Award, awarded posthumously … Read more

September 2020 Housing Report

In addition to the higher prices and increased sales, Fort Worth’s monthly housing inventory was down to 1.6 months, 1.0 month less than the year prior. The Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University cites that 6.5 months of inventory represents a market in which supply and demand for homes is balanced. “Our lives have … Read more

August 2020 Housing Report

“Across our area we are seeing extremely low inventory due to the pandemic and also a high volume of home owners refinancing at historically low interest rates.” said Shelby Kimball, 2020 President of the Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS®. “The low inventory will keep real estate prices rising as demand far exceeds supply. We … Read more

July 2020 Housing Report

Fort Worth home sales increased 28-percent year-over-year from July 2019 to 1,576 homes in July 2020. The median price for Fort Worth homes increased 6.9-percent year-over-year to $247,500. “We are still seeing a bustling housing market, prices are rising, inventory is low and sales are happening at a brisk pace.” said Shelby Kimball, 2020 President … Read more

January 2020 Fort Worth Housing Report

Fort Worth home sales increased 7.6 percent to 719 homes in January 2020. The median price for Fort Worth homes increased 1.9 percent year-over-year to $223,250 in January 2020.   “The 2020 Fort Worth housing market is off to a good start,” said Shelby Kimball, 2020 President of the Greater FortWorth Association of REALTORS®. “Despite … Read more

December 2019 Fort Worth Housing Report

Fort Worth home sales decreased 0.9 percent to 1,000 homes in December 2019. The median price for Fort Worth homes increased 2.3 percent year-over-year to $233,000 in December 2019.   “The December Fort Worth real estate numbers are similar to what we saw at the end of 2018,” said Shelby Kimball, 2020 President of the … Read more

2019 Fort Worth Housing Report

During 2019, Fort Worth home sales decreased 1 percent to 12,846 homes. The median price for Fort Worth homes increased 3.6 percent year-over-year to $230,000 in 2019.   “In 2019, we began to see the Fort Worth housing market stabilize,” said Shelby Kimball, 2020 President for the Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS®.‍ Fort Worth’s … Read more

November 2019 Fort Worth Housing Report

Fort Worth home sales decreased 1.6 percent to 969 homes in November 2019. The median price for Fort Worth homes increased 6.5 percent year-over-year to $230,000 in November 2019. “Homes are not selling as quickly as they did in the beginning of the year,” said Moiri Brown, 2019 President of the Greater Fort Worth Association … Read more