Real estate insider Russ Anderson puts an entire year in perspective — and makes some predictions about you and your housing decisions in 2025.

"Our hearts go out to all those affected by this crisis. For those who wish to help, please consider donating. If you have been impacted by the wildfires, grant assistance applications are available." —Brad Nelson, CMO, Sotheby's International Realty

I hope there is peace for you and yours, here at the last glow of 2024. Now, what about 2025? I have some intel about what the year in real estate should bring.

The leading luxury brokerage in North Texas has another new home of its own, as the region begins outpacing one of America's top three metropolitan areas.

"At a time of year when a lot of reflection is going on, I keep thinking about the things that make our brokerage wholly unique, and why anyone would want to work with us."

Trying to sell a home at the holidays or during the winter is something clients are often skittish to do. Is it a strategic error?