When GLAR became part of the Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS®, one of our shared commitments was to ensure that members in the greater Lewisville area would continue to have strong representation and a distinct local identity within GFWAR. We’re pleased to share that this commitment is now officially in motion. The council representing … Read more
GFWAR members attended the 2026 Texas REALTORS® Winter Meetings in Austin from February 7-10, where REALTORS® from across the state came together for key legislative updates, discussions on advocacy priorities, TREPAC, and opportunities to help shape the future direction of Texas REALTORS®. We are especially proud of the leadership roles held by our members, including … Read more
February is Black History Month! Explore these key insights from REALTOR.com on Black home buyers and sellers in 2025, the history of Black History Month, and the National Museum of African American History & Culture. History of Black History Month Black home buyers and sellers in 2025 National Museum of African American Culture
Thanks to the generosity of our members and community, we proudly donated $6,500 to Greenbriar Elementary School on January 30, 2026. These funds were raised during our annual Season of Giving Brunch held in December. The funds will support much-needed educational resources for Greenbriar students, helping enhance learning opportunities throughout the school year. This annual … Read more
FORT WORTH, TEXAS—DEC. 19, 2025—The Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS® (GFWAR) installed its 2026 Board of Directors, including the Installation of Shawn Buck, United Real Estate DFW Properties, as Board President during the annual installation event on December 18. “As we begin a new chapter, I’m proud to lead an organization that isn’t afraid … Read more
FORT WORTH, TEXAS—December 10, 2025—The Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS® (GFWAR) reports that the city of Fort Worth’s housing market continues to show overall stability, even as the market activity moderates. Pricing dipped 6.3% year over year to $318,495, suggesting sellers are becoming more flexible to keep transactions moving. Active listings increased 3.3%, while closed sales declined 11.1% year over year, reflecting a softer … Read more
Answers to your questions about what these updates mean for NTREIS and our association members: In light of the recent settlement of the 2024 National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Federal Class Action lawsuit, NAR has undertaken a comprehensive review aimed at reducing risks across their portfolio of recommended REALTOR® Association and Multiple Listing Service (MLS) … Read more
We’re excited to share that on November 7, GFWAR was honored with an Award of Excellence from the Fort Worth Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America for our REALTOR® Brand Awareness campaign. This recognition means a great deal to us. The campaign was designed to highlight the expertise, professionalism, and dedication that REALTORS® bring to every … Read more
Congress failed to approve funding for government operations by the September 30 deadline, causing a partial government shutdown that began at midnight. This means many, but not all, government programs, including some that impact federal housing and mortgage programs, have been suspended or slowed due to the lapse in government funding. The following is a … Read more
The NTREIS Board of Directors has approved rule modifications allowing sellers to direct their agents to permit showings while a property is in Coming Soon status. After 30 days, listings in Coming Soon will automatically move to Active unless the agent updates the status sooner. The updates align with recent NAR MLS policy changes under the … Read more
