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National News: Pending Home Sales Grew for Third Straight Month, Up 0.8% in February
National News: Pending Home Sales Grew for Third Straight Month, Up 0.8% in February Pending home sales grew in February for the third consecutive month, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Three U.S. regions posted monthly gains, while the West declined. All four regions saw year-over-year decreases in transactions. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI)*…
Read MoreCandidate Interviews for the 2023 General Elections
Candidate Interviews for the 2023 General Elections Each election cycle, CCAR conducts candidate interviews for political offices in order to better understand the candidates’ ideas and visions for when they become elected to public office. TREPAC then may choose to support the candidates who champion private property rights and uphold our REALTOR® members’ values. In…
Read MoreThe Texas Legislature: Let’s Talk About It
The Texas Legislature: Let’s Talk About It What is the Texas Legislature and what does that mean for the state? Those are great questions to discuss now that we have entered the 88th Texas Legislature. The Texas Legislature is the state Senate and House of Representatives coming together to consider proposed laws and resolutions, consideration…
Read MoreNational News: Pending Home Sales Increased 2.5% in December, Ending Six-Month Slide
National News: Pending Home Sales Increased 2.5% in December, Ending Six-Month Slide Pending home sales increased in December for the first time since May 2022 — following six consecutive months of declines — according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Northeast and Midwest recorded month-over-month reductions, while the South and West posted monthly gains.…
Read MoreWe’re Blasting Off Into 2023 & We Want You to Join us!
We’re Blasting Off Into 2023 & We Want You to Join us! It’s time to build for the future and invest in YOU! We invite you to start off the year right on Tuesday, January 24, at the Plano Event Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This action-packed day features industry experts who will…
Read MoreThe Essential Real Estate Agent
The Essential Real Estate Agent Buying a home is the largest and most complex transaction most people will make in their lifetime, with volumes of property, neighborhood, transaction, legal, and regulatory details to have to navigate. Having an expert, local professional manage the process is more important than ever. For help finding an agent that…
Read More3 Ways to Maximize the Value of Your Real Estate Agent
3 Ways to Maximize the Value of Your Real Estate Agent Having a trustworthy REALTOR® is key to a successful transaction. Here’s a few ways to maximize the value of your agent: Use their knowledge on the home buying process- Real estate agents have access to the largest database of available homes in the United…
Read MoreNTYPN Raises $3,790 to Provide Over 11,300 Meals for Minnie’s Food Pantry
NTYPN Raises $3,790 to Provide Over 11,300 Meals for Minnie’s Food Pantry Thursday, October 27, the North Texas Young Professionals Network (NTYPN) hosted its fourth annual Taste of NTYPN event, and it was a smashing success! Not only was there great food, music, and networking, it was a night to give back. This event brought…
Read MoreNational News: Existing-Home Sales Decreased 1.5% in September
National News: Existing-Home Sales Decreased 1.5% in September Existing-home sales descended in September, the eighth month in a row of declines, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Three out of the four major U.S. regions notched month-over-month sales contractions, while the West held steady. On a year-over-year basis, sales dropped in all regions. Total…
Read MoreTake a Look Back at 2022 with CCAR…and We’re Not Done Yet!
Take a Look Back at 2022 with CCAR…and We’re Not Done Yet! As 2022 winds down, we wanted to look back at this fantastic year. We grew as an association, you grew as members, and together we did a lot of really neat things. We are so grateful you choose us as your home association,…
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