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 – completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and…
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NTREIS Translator is a FREE website and IDX solution for the NTREIS Subscriber. It is accessible when visitors click on a flag or other custom designed buttons on the main page of your public web site. Clients will be taken to the NTREIS Translator portion of your public web site, where they can search all…
RSVP for TREC’s DFW Meeting
The Texas Real Estate Commission invites CCAR Members to attend their upcoming DFW Meeting.
Inspections on New Builds: Should I or Should I Not?
Written By: Lee Warren, Prospect Inspectors and Member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee Most buyers will employ a home inspector on the purchase of a preowned home, typically while in the option period. However, many consumers do not get an inspection on the purchase of a new construction home. There are many reasons for this. Some…
March 2024 Housing Market Snapshot
Here is a quick look at Collin County’s March 2024 housing market activity.
You’re Invited to Allen ISD Superintendent’s REALTOR® Luncheon on April 29
Allen ISD Superintendent Dr. Robin Bullock invites CCAR members to a special luncheon aimed at fostering collaboration between our school district and the local real estate community. Event Timing: April 29, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Event Address: STEAM Center, 1680 Ridgeview Drive, Allen, TX 75013 To register, click here or scan the QR code below.…
Announcing CCAR TRLP Class XVI
Please join us in congratulating these Collin County Area REALTORS® and area association participants on their acceptance into the 2024 Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program (TRLP) Class XVI. They were nominated, accepted, and now begin their journey to becoming part of an elite group of real estate leaders. Click here to learn more.
NAR Settlement FAQs
The National Association of REALTORS® is dedicated to answering your questions regarding their proposed settlement. To streamline this process, they created Facts.Realtor. Visitors of Facts.Realtor will find: FHA Guidance on Seller-Paid Commissions Videos discussing key settlement considerations Legal Documentation of the settlement Settlement timeline Financing FAQ Litigation FAQ Litigation Fact Sheet These resources are updated…
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 include: Land for residential…
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 industry, key practice changes you should prepare for and a timeline for…