Posts by
When a Client Can’t Spring Clean: How to Know if you are Dealing with a Hoarder
When a Client Can’t Spring Clean: How to Know if you are Dealing with a Hoarder This article was originally published March 2019 in North DFW Real Producers Magazine Agents know to expect the unexpected when entering a home for a listing presentation. But what if every seat is taken by stacks of papers and rooms…
Read MoreGot Buyers Who Can’t Get Approved? A New Generation of Mortgage Loans Provides a Solution
Got Buyers Who Can’t Get Approved? A New Generation of Mortgage Loans Provides a Solution By Alexandra Swan (NMLS 117371), Willow Bend Mortgage, 2019 Chair of CCAR’s Realtor/Lender Committee According to the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association, 30% of Texans are self-employed. Fueled by a strong economy, a swelling population in North Texas, and a new tax…
Read MoreWhen to Create a Facebook Event and How to Make it Successful
When to Create a Facebook Event and How to Make it Successful Facebook events are an under-utilized feature that can be a big help to real estate professionals. Whether you are hosting an open house, client appreciation event, networking lunch, family reunion, a summer cook out, or birthday party–Facebook events can help. CCAR is lucky…
Read MoreResidential Pools are High Risk of VGB Safety Noncompliance
Residential Pools are High Risk of VGB Safety Noncompliance Tom Tracy, TREC Professional Inspector (#23433), Blue Sky Home Inspections, CCAR Affiliate Committee Member As summer approaches and swimsuits start to make their way out of storage it is time to start thinking about pool safety. Texas regularly leads the nation as having one of the highest…
Read MoreQ2 Legislative Update
Q2 Legislative Update Texas Legislature ended Memorial Day: 140 is now over! Quick hits: The 86th Texas Legislature (regular session) ended May 27. As of 6 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, Texas REALTORS® followed 2,784 of 7,804 bills and resolutions filed. NAR Hill Visit: Hundreds of Texas REALTORS® advocate for real estate consumers Follow Texas…
Read MoreFAQ: Collin County Runoff Elections
FAQ: Collin County Runoff Elections Are you fully informed and ready to vote in the runoff elections beginning Tuesday, May 28 in Collin County? If so, congratulations! If not, you are not alone. Many (perhaps most) Collin County residents are unsure what runoff elections are, why they happen, and what candidate they support. It…
Read MoreCollin County Job Growth Secures a Seller’s Market
Collin County Job Growth Secures a Seller’s Market PLANO, Texas — The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that while some real estate markets across Texas are approaching a plateau, Collin County is not one of them. In April 2019, the CCAR Pulse area had 16.3% more projected closed sales than April 2018; continuing…
Read MoreRep. Jeff Leach of TXHD66 Facebook Live with Texas Tribune
Rep. Jeff Leach of TXHD66 Facebook Live with Texas Tribune The 86th Texas Legislature is coming to a close soon. Collin County’s own Rep. Jeff Leach of TXHD66 was interviewed by Texas Tribune as part of a panel on Wednesday, May 22. The interview was captured and shared via Facebook live, and can still be…
Read MoreCCAR Names Denaige Pizzutello Member Engagement Director
CCAR Names Denaige Pizzutello Member Engagement Director We are excited to announce that Denaige Pizzutello will be joining the CCAR team as Member Engagement Director beginning July 1, 2019. In this role, she will partner with CCAR’s departments to develop programs, resources, and tools aimed at ensuring extraordinary levels of success for our REALTOR® and…
Read MoreHow to Make your Facebook Posts Successful
How to Make your Facebook Posts Successful There is no doubt about it: in order to increase your sphere of influence, you must have an active social media presence. This week, I spoke with CCAR’s Social Media Specialist, Kendall Crawford, to ask what Facebook users can do to make their posts (and presence) on…
Read More