Posts by kendall@ccar.net
National News: Pending Home Sales Ascended 3.4% in March
National News: Pending Home Sales Ascended 3.4% in March Pending home sales in March climbed 3.4%, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The Northeast, South and West posted monthly gains in transactions while the Midwest recorded a loss. Year-over-year, the Northeast and South registered decreases but the Midwest and West improved. The Pending Home Sales…
Read MoreNational News: Existing Home Sells Descended 4.3% in March
National News: Existing Home Sells Descended 4.3% in March Existing-home sales slipped in March, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Among the four major U.S. regions, sales slid in the Midwest, South and West, but rose in the Northeast for the first time since November 2023. Year-over-year, sales decreased in all regions. Total existing-home sales1 –…
Read MoreGovernment Affairs/TREPAC March Recap
Government Affairs/TREPAC March Recap Government Affairs/TREPAC March Recap Thursday, March 28 This month’s Government Affairs/TREPAC committee meeting was a fun one with Allen City Councilman Dave Shafer joining us! Councilman Shafer was able to update on us new residential & commercial projects coming up for the City of Allen. Some of those projects…
Read MoreThe Train Has Left the Station: CCAR Leadership Discuss NAR’s Proposed Settlement
The Train Has Left the Station: CCAR Leadership Discuss NAR’s Proposed Settlement Listen as CCAR President Jamuna Thill, President-Elect Jennifer Parker, Secretary/Treasurer Kyle Paris, and Immediate Past President Shana Acquisto discuss NAR’s proposed settlement. Listeners will hear from CCAR Executive Committee members as they share their thoughts on how this will affect the real estate…
Read MoreVolunteer Opportunities to Help with the 2024 Primary Elections
Volunteer Opportunities to Help with the 2024 Primary Elections If you are interested in volunteering at the voting polls for the March 5 Primary Elections for some of our local TREPAC-supported candidates, keep reading! Please note: There is no prior experience required, you will get a short training the day of. Friday and Tuesday…
Read MoreGovernment Affairs/TREPAC- What am I Missing?
Government Affairs/TREPAC- What am I Missing? Being a CCAR member, you’ve likely heard about our Government Affairs/TREPAC committees, and we want YOU to join in on the fun. Because these two committees go hand & hand, they have formed one large group of like minded individuals who want to take real estate advocacy to the…
Read MoreElection Day is Here, Time to get out and Vote!
Election Day is Here, Time to get out and Vote! Tuesday, March 5 is the Texas Primary Elections. No matter where your vote will go, getting out and making your voice heard is important. Change always starts at the local level because your local representatives make their constituents’ voices heard at the National & State…
Read MoreThe Road to Homeownership: Collin County Area REALTORS® Share Benefits of Hiring a Real Estate Professional
The Road to Homeownership: Collin County Area REALTORS® Share Benefits of Hiring a Real Estate Professional CCAR recently partnered with Community Impact Newspaper’s Storytelling campaign to share important news about us and our local community. Here’s a link to our sponsored article featured in the McKinney newsletter. In this recent article, Jamuna Thill, Collin County Area…
Read MoreNew Realist Dashboard Coming Soon
New Realist Dashboard Coming Soon In a challenging market, it’s essential for agents to position themselves as the local market expert. With the new Realist Insights Dashboard, it is now easier than ever for agents to access valuable market data right at their fingertips. Market trends Industry insights Saved searches Previously viewed properties On January…
Read MoreStay Safe and Prepared this Winter Season
Stay Safe and Prepared this Winter Season If there’s one thing about Texas, it’s that the weather will keep you on your toes. Here are a few tips to share with clients, friends, and family to help everyone prepare their homes! Days Before a Freeze: Wrap outdoor and indoor pipes in unheated areas. Remove…
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