Posts by Collin County Association of REALTORS®
National News: Pending Home Sales Recorded No Change in April
National News: Pending Home Sales Recorded No Change in April Pending home sales recorded no change in April, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Three U.S. regions posted monthly gains, while the Northeast decreased. All four regions saw year-over-year declines in transactions. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI)* – a forward-looking indicator of home sales based…
Read MoreNational News: Existing-Home Sales Faded 3.4% in April
National News: Existing-Home Sales Faded 3.4% in April Existing-home sales decreased in April, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All four major U.S. regions registered month-over-month and year-over-year sales declines. Total existing-home sales1 – completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – slid 3.4% from March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of…
Read MoreMajority of Agents, Brokers Find Value in Promoting Energy Efficiency in Listings, According to NAR Report
Majority of Agents, Brokers Find Value in Promoting Energy Efficiency in Listings, According to NAR Report A majority (63%) of agents and brokers said promoting energy efficiency in listings is very or somewhat valuable, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors®. The 2023 REALTORS® and Sustainability Report – Residential examines sustainability…
Read MoreFee & Pricing Changes to Help First-Time Home Buyers
Fee & Pricing Changes to Help First-Time Home Buyers Ronnie Rushing of Echo Home Loans and CCAR REALTOR® and Lender Committee Member shares two exciting changes to fee and pricing changes designed to help first-time home buyers with affordability. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market Trends North DFW Real Producers…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for Your Property Taxes
How to Prepare for Your Property Taxes Join hosts Jonna and Shana as they welcome Jennifer Parker, a licensed Property Tax Consultant since 2001, and a licensed REALTOR® since 1995, to discuss your upcoming property taxes. Collin County homeowners will receive their 2023 property valuations as early as mid-April. They can expect a 6 to…
Read MoreTexas Mortgage Market Optimistic as Home-Purchase Originations Rebound
Texas Mortgage Market Optimistic as Home-Purchase Originations Rebound Mortgage-interest rates dipped lower in March, leading to increased business activity and an improved outlook across Texas’ residential mortgage market, according to the latest Texas Residential Mortgage Survey (TRMS). The volume and average value of home-purchase originations continued to rebound from last year’s contraction, and additional growth…
Read MoreThe City of Plano Great Update Rebate Program
The City of Plano Great Update Rebate Program The Great Update Rebate was created to assist Plano homeowners with the financial burden of caring for older homes. This popular program won the 2016 City Livability Award from the United States Conference of Mayors. More than $2.5 million has been dedicated since its inception in 2014,…
Read MoreHelp Your Clients Navigate Property Taxes
Help Your Clients Navigate Property Taxes REALTOR® & Lender Committee Member Vaughn Kerkorian has some helpful information for CCAR members & their clients regarding the upcoming 2023 Property Tax notices. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market Trends North DFW Real Producers Magazine Professional Development Spotlight Uncategorized Archives Archives Select Month…
Read MoreDid You Know? Professional Home Inspectors are Your Partner!
Did You Know? Professional Home Inspectors are Your Partner! Written by: Mark & Anita Kissee, Owners of Kissee Inspection Services & Members of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee Like most industries, people are required to be licensed in the state of Texas to complete home inspections. However, like real estate…all states are not the same! -Did you…
Read MoreRon Leach Named 2023 Interim Secretary/Treasurer
Ron Leach Named 2023 Interim Secretary/Treasurer Greater Collin County Area REALTORS® Board of Directors has named Ron Leach 2023 Interim Secretary/Treasurer in light of 2023 Secretary/Treasurer Blair Taylor’s resignation. Our Association is thankful for both servant leaders and their dedication and constant prioritization of our members. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star…
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