The Advocacy Alliance You Need to Know About
If you’ve never heard of the American Property Owners Alliance (APOA), you’re not alone-but that’s exactly why you need to hear this episode. Marvin Jolly, Regional President and Past NAR RVP, joins the show to shed light on this nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that’s working behind the scenes to protect one of our most vital rights:…
What REALTORS® Should Know About Working with a Mortgage Lender in 2025
Written By: Chase Crenshaw, Mortgage Advisor & Loan Officer at Barrett Financial, NMLS #2100530, and CCAR Affiliate Committee Member Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned pro, this blog will shed some light on what’s happening right now in the mortgage world and how we can work together to make your deals go…
Does It Really Matter Who My Inspector Is? (Spoiler: YES. Yes, it does.)
By: J.J. Petersen, TREC #9278, Forerunner Inspections and CCAR Affiliate Committee Member What if I told you that hiring the right home inspector could save you a cool $14,000 on your next home purchase? That’s not Monopoly money-that’s the national average of savings negotiated from a quality pre-purchase inspection. Translation: the inspector you choose isn’t just a box to check-it’s…
Spring Surge in Listings Shifts Market Power to Homebuyers in Collin County
Collin County Area Realtors (CCAR) reports that increased new listings provided homebuyers significantly more choices and negotiating power, resulting in increased activity and lower prices in April. New listings in Collin County increased by 20.5% compared to April 2024 (2,945 vs. 2,445). This, combined with a softening in the median sales price, down 3.9% to…
Beyond the Stigma: Prioritizing Mental Health in a Demanding Industry
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and at Collin County Area REALTORS®, we’re having the conversations that matter most. In our latest Welcome to the Top podcast episode, CCAR President Jennifer Parker and COO Joanna Fernandez speak with CCAR team member Becky Pfaff, who brings a unique perspective to the conversation. Before joining CCAR’s Professional…
The Platform Winning Over Real Estate: Meet Tether RE
In our latest Welcome to the Top podcast, we sit down with Vanessa Martin, Co-Founder of Tether RE, to explore how Tether RE is solving some of the industry’s biggest challenges. Backed by major wins at the 2024 NAR iOi Summit and the T3 Technology Summit, Tether RE is more than just a new tool,…
Tether RE’s NEW AND IMPROVED Mileage Tracker is LIVE
If you attended the Tether RE launch or watched the playback, you heard that Tether RE was getting ready to launch a brand new version of their mileage tracker. Well, it’s HERE! The new and improved Tether RE Mileage Tracker is now LIVE and ready for you to start cashing in on write-offs! This new…
Community Outreach Update: Turning Knowledge into Power and Housing into Hope
Written by Carie Dallman, CCAR Community Outreach Committee Chair It’s been a busy and deeply rewarding month for the NTRIAF Community Outreach Committee at CCAR, and we couldn’t be more proud of the impact we’re making across North Texas! First, we kicked things off with our “Roadmap to Homeownership” seminar-a dynamic, hands-on educational event designed…
Together for the Children: A Night of Hope and Healing at Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County’s Gala
On a night filled with purpose, compassion, and community, the Collin County Area REALTORS® (CCAR) had the honor of serving as the honorary chair for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County’s (CACCC) annual Gala-an unforgettable evening dedicated to healing, hope and safeguarding our most vulnerable. The Gala, CACCC’s largest fundraiser of the year, is…
More Homes, More Choices: Collin County Housing Market Gains Inventory in March
CCAR reports a surge in new listings during March 2025 gave homebuyers significantly more options, signaling a shift toward a more balanced housing market. New listings in Collin County increased by 26.5% compared to March 2024. Combined with already growing inventory levels, this gave buyers 53.5% more homes to choose from year-over-year (4,890 vs. 3,186).…