CCAR NEWS
Collin County Home Sales Continue to Show Improvement
Collin County's real estate market continues to show signs of growth. The CCAR Pulse reports that closed sales increased by 3.3 percent in July over the previous month, and it took an average of three days less to sell a home.
 
"Real estate sales have peaked in June or July for the last several years running, and 2009 appears to be no exception," says Steve Haid, CCAR member services director. "The number of projected closed sales in July 2009 was virtually the same as last July-the first time this year where sales have not been substantially lower than the same month in 2008." To read the remainder of this article, please click here.

Affiliates Can Help You Grow Your Business
Did you know there are people within CCAR who are available to help you grow your business? The role of the CCAR Affiliate Committee is to unite Affiliates for the purpose of creating mutually beneficial relationships with the REALTOR® members of CCAR and lend expertise to the association.

As part of our continued service to the REALTORS® of CCAR, the Affiliate Committee will provide an informational piece each month in a CCAR Weekly Update. Each month we'll focus on a specific REALTOR® industry challenge and offer resources, tools and insight on the topic. Through this, we hope you'll get to know the areas we cover and the individuals who can help you with your business.
 
The Affiliate Committee consists of advertisers, attorneys, builders, developers, educators, inspectors, and investors. In addition, the committee also has members from companies involved in finance, home warranty, insurance, mortgage, property management, public relations, general services and title insurance.
 
To suggest a topic or ask a question of CCAR's Affiliate Committee, please e-mail Dave Goff, Affiliate Committee Chair, at david.goff@titlemail.com. To find an Affiliate resource, please click here.

TRLP Class V Application Deadline is September 1
Developed by the Texas Association of REALTORS® and implemented through CCAR, the Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program (TRLP) expands the opportunity for leadership development of area REALTORS®. TRLP provides participants with the opportunity to develop working and personal relationships with other REALTORS® while developing business and personal leadership skills.

The deadline to apply for TRLP's Class V is September 1. Click here to learn more about this exciting program and to download an application. For more information or to learn about scholarship opportunities, contact Gigi Loch, TRLP Administrator, at gigi@ccar.net or 972-618-3800.

2009 CCAR Wine Down
Please join us on September 9 from 6-8 p.m. in the CCAR Banquet Room as we sample wines from around the world. A $20 TREPAC investment gets you into the event and provides for wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres (beer and soft drinks also available). Attendees who visit every table at the event will be registered to win a 32" TV or wine cooler refrigerator.

For ticket and advertising information, contact Diane Donley at 972-618-3800 or diane@ccar.net.

CCAR EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Two-day/15 hour TREC Legal Update and Ethics + Contract and Negotiations
Day one of this two-day class includes Legal Update and Legal Ethics. Day two includes the TREC contract/addenda forms and understanding contract procedures. This class completes the 15 hours of MCE needed to renew your Texas real estate license.

Date and time: Wednesday and Friday, August 26 and 28, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $45 for CCAR members, $75 for non-members. MCE: 15 hours, including six hours TREC legal. Instructor: Bob Baker. To register for this class, please click here.

New Class: Microsoft Outlook "Nuts and Bolts"
This course will teach you the basic to intermediate features and functions of Microsoft Outlook.

Date and time: Wednesday, September 2, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $25 for CCAR members, $35 for non-members. MCE: Three hours (no legal). Instructor: Mike Kelly, Republic Title. To register for this class, please click here.

CCAR UPCOMING EVENTS
2009 CCAR Wine Down
Please join us for an evening of fun as we sample wines from around the world. Attendees who visit every table will be registered to win a 32" TV or wine cooler refrigerator.

Date: Wednesday, September 9
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: CCAR Banquet Room
Cost: $20 TREPAC investment - includes wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres (beer and soft drinks also available)
Additional information: A silent auction will also take place in addition to the wine tasting

For ticket and advertising information, contact Diane Donley at 972-618-3800 or diane@ccar.net.

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