Texas Condominium and Townhome Sales Increase, Median Price Rises from 2020 to 2021
Texas condominium and townhome sales rose between July 2020 and June 2021, compared to the same period the previous year, according to the 2021 edition of the Texas Condominium Sales Report released today by Texas Realtors. The number of condominiums sold across the state increased 41% to 17,152 sales, while townhome sales grew 36.4% to 11,508 sales.…
Collin County Resumes Familiar Trajectory of Shrinking Inventory
The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that despite seeing signs of possible housing market stabilization in July, August home sales outpaced new listings, continuing the familiar trajectory of shrinking inventory. In August, 7.0% fewer new listings entered the market (1,710 vs. 1,839) and 8.2% more homes went under contract compared to the year…
Be a REALTOR® In Action on NTX Giving Day
Donate Now What happens when a refrigerator of food spoils from lost power and a family can’t afford to replace it? Where do North Texas non-profits get funding to continue to care for the community? One place funding can be found and refrigerators filled is the North Texas REALTORS® in Action Foundation (NTRIAF). NTRIAF is…
Do you Love a Balanced Budget?
Are you an expense and revenue person? Do you love a good budget? We have just the thing for you! Apply before October 7, 2022 to serve on the CCAR Budget and Finance Committee. Openings will become available for a term beginning January 1, 2023 through Dec. 31, 2024. The mission of the Budget and…
U.S. Supreme Court Ends CDC Eviction Moratorium
The U.S. Supreme Court ended the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC’s) eviction moratorium Thursday night, giving much-needed relief to America’s small housing providers facing financial hardship for more than a year. In a 6-3 ruling, a majority of justices agreed that the stay on the lower court’s order finding the CDC’s eviction moratorium…
Signs of a Stabilizing Real Estate Market Emerge in Collin County
The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that July showed signs of a stabilizing housing market as new listings and homes under contract remain stable when compared to the year prior. In July, 1.1% fewer new listings entered the market (2,224 vs. 2,249) and 1.0% less homes went under contract compared to the year…
Texas home sales reach record-breaking numbers in second quarter of 2021
Texas home sales reached a new high of 114,772 homes sold in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of 24.7% from the second quarter a year ago, according to the 2021-Q2 Texas Quarterly Housing Report released today by Texas REALTORS®. “Texas is in the middle of a record-breaking summer selling season with unprecedented demand for housing,”…
A Decade in Texas Real Estate Report
Median home prices in Texas increased $112,200 over the past decade amid steadily increasing numbers of homes sold each year, according to a report released today by Texas REALTORS®. The report, A Decade in Texas Real Estate, features statewide and local-market data on total homes sold, median price, days on market and average price per…
How HOA Laws Are Changing in Texas
Check out this quick reference page to get all the information you need to know on what the recent HOA reform means for you and your clients.
How Important is a Home Warranty?
Given the competitive seller’s market we find ourselves in, home buyers may choose to forgo traditional practices during the home buying process. They may be willing to risk paying over appraisal, opt-out of a home inspection, and not select a home warranty. Owning a home is one of the greatest investments a person can make,…