ATTOM's year-end data show D‑FW sellers averaged 7.7 years in their homes at year‑end 2025, the longest stretch since 2000. That hold‑fast behavior is tightening inventory and favoring cash and investor buyers.

Fort Worth cleared the first step for a $2.1B ACS data center in far‑north Fort Worth; minor grading is underway while permits and incentive benchmarks remain under review.

The city of Dallas is auctioning the former Skillman Southwestern library building on Feb. 10. The 13,200‑sq‑ft property at 5707 Skillman St. will be sold at public auction.

Lawmakers and voters raised the school homestead exemption to $140,000 — many Texans could save hundreds on school taxes. Here’s who qualifies and where to apply.

Christie Cannon’s team says a Keller Williams market center froze dozens of listings and withheld commissions — the complaint values the holdings at about $3M.

Denton will break ground on April 29 on a $14.5M expansion at the Linda McNatt shelter, adding nearly 10,000 sq ft to boost capacity and modernize veterinary care. The work is funded by the city’s 2023 bond package.

A draft downtown action plan that aims to boost small businesses and activate city-owned sites goes to City Council after months of public outreach.

Lake Como residents are weighing a conservation district after recent teardowns reshaped blocks. The city presented draft design rules and will take comments through Feb. 28.

The city plan commission recommended rezoning to rebuild Richardson West as a new middle school. The $119M project is slated to begin this summer and increase capacity for sixth graders.

Argyle planners recommended approval of a 35,724‑sq‑ft Valley Creek Church site plan along FM 407; the measure goes to Town Council on Feb. 17.

Lewisville ISD trustees will consider about $112.5M in guaranteed maximum prices covering Killough’s overhaul, elementary maintenance and two high‑school locker‑room projects.

After a first year that welcomed 18 international firms, Startup Runway renewed its IQHQ lease and plans to target Japan, Switzerland and Israel this year.

H-E-B purchased about 91 acres near I‑20 and F.M. 148 in Terrell, adding to a string of North Texas land buys. The company has not announced plans for the site.