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We want YOUR input to shape the future of our podcast, Welcome to the Top! We’re hosting a focus group to get your thoughts, ideas, and feedback on what you love, what you want to see more of, and what we could do better. Why join? Share your thoughts on what we’re doing right (and…
VA Myths and Misperceptions
Written By Mark Alexander, Mortgage Business Development Officer at Navy Federal Credit Union and CCAR Affiliate Committee Member The VA mortgage program is a home loan option offered by lenders which is guaranteed by the US Department of Veterans Affairs. It provides eligible service members, including active duty personnel, veterans, reservists, and the National Guard…
CCAR Prioritizes Agent Safety with Tether RE Partnership
CCAR is excited to announce that we will provide Tether RE, a platform dedicated to enhancing the safety of real estate professionals, to members as a member benefit. This collaboration aims to provide CCAR members with tools designed to protect them at every stage of the real estate transaction, reflecting CCAR’s commitment to ensuring the…
December 2024 Housing Market
Collin County’s December market data is in! Take a look below to see how the county performed. Want more information? Collin County Area REALTORS® have access to in-depth market data as one of their member benefits. Learn More
FRAUD: Protecting Your Clients and Protecting Yourself
By: Sarah Holm, The Plunk Law Group – Title Office and member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee Title Insurance is: An assurance against loss and indemnifies the insured against actual loss should the title to the property insured not be as stated in the policy An agreement to defend the insured’s title against an attack from…
Collin County November 2024 Housing Market Stats
Here is a quick look at how the Collin County housing market performed in November 2024. Members can dig deeper into the data source with Texas REALTORS® MarketViewer.
The Mortgage Industry: Key Developments and Benefits for Real Estate Agents over the Next Two Years
Written By: Shane Hartje of CMG Home Loans and member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee. As the mortgage industry continues to evolve, new developments are emerging that can benefit real estate agents and their clients. Over the next two years, trends like advanced technologies, adaptable loan products, and green financing will play an increasingly prominent role.…
Here’s how You can Help Your Clients with Their Property Taxes This Year
Thank you to Crystal Parkinson, CCAR REALTOR®/Lender Committee member, for sharing her insight on how REALTORS® can help clients navigate their property taxes.
Local REALTORS® Complete Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program
A group of local REALTORS® graduated Thursday, November 14, from the elite Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program. This is the sixteenth leadership class of Collin County Area REALTORS®. The program, which takes nearly a year to complete, is available to any local REALTOR® organization through the Austin-based statewide organization, Texas REALTORS®. “As a result of deep…
Treats Not Tricks for Collin County Homebuyers
Collin County Area Realtors (CCAR) reports October homebuyers and sellers were rewarded with treats not tricks across Collin County as the market performed much the same as the month prior. In October, Collin County homes remained on the market for an average of 54 days, the same amout of time as September and 31.7% longer…