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Mortgage Credit Certificate

Mortgage Credit Certificate Written By: Caron Witherspoon, Loan Officer with Fairway Mortgage and Member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee Did you know that if your borrower is a first-time homebuyer, they can apply for a mortgage interest tax credit?  It reduces their federal income taxes every year by allowing them to get a percentage of what…

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National News: US Housing Market Needs More Than 300,000 Affordable Homes for Middle-Income Buyers

National News: US Housing Market Needs More Than 300,000 Affordable Homes for Middle-Income Buyers The U.S. housing market is short more than 300,000 affordable homes for middle-income buyers, according to a new analysis from the National Association of Realtors® and Realtor.com®. The country’s persistent housing inventory crunch impacts middle-income buyers more than any other income…

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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…

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National 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…

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Fee & 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…

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How 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…

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Texas 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…

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The 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,…

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Help 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…

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