Assistance Available for Those Experiencing Effects from Winter Storm
The recent storms caused a lot of damage and upturned so many lives in the DFW area. From electrical outages for extended periods of time to water damage from burst plumbing lines, so many North Texans are struggling to get their lives back in order. The North Texas REALTORS® in Action Foundation (NTRIAF) is here…
Rates, COVID-19, and Forbearance- Oh My!
One year into the global Pandemic and how has it changed the face of lending? Unlike the stock market, mortgage rates can change multiple times a day. This has been a common occurrence over the past year with market volatility very high in the early part of 2020 with more steady low rates now being…
CCAR Mourns the Passing of Christy Black
It is with a heavy heart that we share that Christy Black, CCAR Board of Directors member, passed away unexpectedly last week. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors, Christy was also Chair of CCAR’s Community Outreach Committee, member of CCAR’s Government Affairs and TREPAC Committees, part of the North Texas REALTORS® in…
Get Ready for the New Uniform Residential Loan Application Coming March 1
On March 1st of 2021, the new Uniform Residential Loan Application is being rolled out. After 20 years without change, the GSEs finally decided it was time. While the majority of the information asked for on the URLA is still the same, there are some noteworthy changes: The first thing that can be observed when…
HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Victims of Texas Severe Winter Storm
On Feb. 22, 2021, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the State of Texas to provide support to homeowners and homebuyers in areas affected by the Severe Winter Storm. On Feb. 19, 2021, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for the following…
Zillow Group to Acquire ShowingTime
On February 10, Zillow Group announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ShowingTime.com, Inc., an online scheduling platform for home showings. Read the official press release. Under the agreement, ShowingTime will maintain its existing data privacy policies and continue to operate as an open platform for its existing and new partners-many of…
CCAR Announces Annual Award Recipients
During the Collin County Business Development Meeting on February 9, CCAR announced its 2020 annual award winners. Join us in congratulating our members who received top honors: Leslie Rouda Smith, CCAR Past President and NAR 2021 President Elect, received the Lifetime Achievement Award for her many years of service to the Association, as well…
Texas Remains Second in the Nation for Relocation Activity in 2019
Texas ranked second in the nation for relocation activity in 2019, according to the 2021 edition of the Texas Relocation Report released by Texas REALTORS®, which analyzes the latest available migration data from the U.S. Census Bureau and U-Haul. “Once again, Texas welcomed more than half a million new residents from other states,” said Marvin Jolly, 2021…
Could Your REALTOR® Status be in Jeopardy?
Check Your Code of Ethics Status (2019-2021)* Take the Code of Ethics training now for FREE. Double-up by registering for the $29.95 Code of Ethics Training and receive CE credit for the course. If you require personalized assistance, please call 972-618-3800 or email CCAR’s Professional Development Department at education@ccar.net.
Roofing 101
In the state of Texas, no state certification is required to be a roofer. You should take time to find a roofing company that submits to voluntary annual testing through various National Associations. There are several variables to consider when deciding to replace your roof. Do you have missing shingles or shingles that have…