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What You Need to Know About Clear Cooperation and Coming Soon Status with Kinski Moss

By bri@ccar.net | July 12, 2021

On June 24, 2021, Kinski Moss, Texas REALTORS® Director of Board Services, joined CCAR’s virtual Broker/Manager and Independent Broker Network (IBN) event to provide a clear understanding of how to avoid Clear Cooperation fines. Kinski’s presentation answered the question, “Why did I lose out on a sale because a ‘Coming Soon’ seller already accepted an…

The Fight for Fair Housing: NAR President Elect Leslie Rouda Smith Discusses the Special Role REALTORS® Play

By bri@ccar.net | July 12, 2021

Real estate professionals have a special role to play in the fight for fair housing, are you ready? In this episode of Welcome to the Top, NAR President Elect Leslie Rouda Smith discusses implicate bias, wealth gaps, systemic segregation, and the role REALTORS® play in the fight for fair housing. Listen to the full episode…

Collin County REALTORS® Host Free Community-Wide Youth Heart Screening Event on July 17

By adriana@ccar.net | June 29, 2021

Summer is the perfect time to check up on your child’s health and the upcoming community-wide “Living for Zachary Heart Screening” event will help you do just that! On Saturday, July 17, the Collin County Association of REALTORS® (CCAR) and the North Texas REALTORS® in Action Foundation (NTRIAF) will host a free community-wide special heart…

Are Cash Offers Really King?: Financing in a Residential Transaction

By Collin County Association of REALTORS® | June 24, 2021

This article addresses financing in a residential transaction, with special attention given to FHA/VA financing. A key concept in a transaction relates to the money that makes up the sales price. A buyer may say, “I will pay you $400,000 cash for your house.” The thought of the buyer is that there is something magical…

Texas Existing-Home Sales, Prices Increase as Inventory Shrinks Faster than Ever

By Collin County Association of REALTORS® | June 23, 2021

Texas’ existing-home sales increased 2.5 percent month over month (MOM) to 29,000 transactions in May but remained more than 2,000 sales below peak levels reached at the start of the year. The average home stayed on the market for just one month, a record-low duration since the series started in 1997. “Mortgage rates are still…

Understanding Home Loans

By adriana@ccar.net | June 23, 2021

Are you looking to buy a home, but confused on what payment options are available to you? Not sure how much you’re able to borrow? Maybe you’re just curious about how home financing works? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this is the perfect article for you. A home loan, or…

Misaligned Price or Housing Bubble?: What is Causing Rising Home Prices and When “Normal” Will Return

By Collin County Association of REALTORS® | June 18, 2021

Why are homes prices continuing to rise and when will they go back down? Luis Torres, Research Economist at the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M, tackles these questions and more on this episode of Welcome to the Top. Listen now at www.WelcomeToTheTop.com or wherever you like to stream podcasts.

Ten Must Do Activities in the Collin County and DFW Area

By adriana@ccar.net | June 16, 2021

Now that summer is here, you’re probably wondering what day trip you’ll take your kids on, or maybe you need a getaway of your own. Staying inside probably isn’t an option, because, let’s be honest, last year was enough. Luckily for you, the Collin County and DFW area offer tons of fun. Keep on reading…

Attention Property Managers

By Collin County Association of REALTORS® | June 15, 2021

Are You Ready to Get Better At: Attracting Superior Owners and Tenants Marketing and Leasing Tenant Screening Compliance and Inspection Accounting and Financial Reporting Keeping Current with Hot Topics and Trends Understanding Eviction Procedures Providing Maintenance, Access, and Support If you answered “yes,” then you need to be actively participating with CCAR’s Property Management Committee.…

Collin County Home Prices Continue to Rise with the Summer Heat

By bri@ccar.net | June 14, 2021

The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that in May, Collin County homebuyers continued to pay over list price as they competed for limited homes, raising Collin County’s most popular price point by $200,000. In May, homes remained on the market for 67.9% less time than the year prior and sold for 105.7% of…

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