Trending Legal Issues and How to Stay on the Right Side of the Law
January 19 is a BIG Day It’s CCAR’s Blast Off 2021 Virtual Event! How Facebook’s Legal Challenges Change Things for You What the Law Says About Recording Potential Buyers Claim your spot now for CCAR’s virtual 2021 Blast Off Event on January 19, it just might be free*! Register Now *Every 50th person to register…
2020 President’s Report from David Long
The year 2020 is certainly a year that will not be forgotten. It has affected all of us, some in minor ways and some in more major ways. However, thanks to a strong political advocacy movement at the national, state, and local levels, real estate remained an essential business in Texas and especially in Collin…
How Low Can it Go? Collin County’s Housing Market Had 1.1 Months’ Supply of Homes in November
The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that, in November, Collin County’s housing inventory indicated that it would be completely sold out in 1.1 months if the 12-month average sales rate continued. This data point, referred to as the months’ supply of homes, was 62.5% less in November 2020 compared to the same time…
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Named Among Top Ten Markets During and Post-COVID
A group of more than 20 leading economic and housing experts, including National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, participated in a consensus economic and real estate forecast that projects GDP growth of 3.5% and an annual unemployment rate of 6.2% in 2021. Housing prices are expected to climb 8% next year and 5.5%…
Want a Part in Interviewing CCAR’s Potential 2022 Leadership? Apply Now to Serve on CCAR’s Nominating Committee
CCAR is currently accepting applications from REALTOR® members who are interested in serving on CCAR’s Nominating Committee and who are not currently serving on CCAR’s Board of Directors. To interview all qualified candidates for Officer and Director positions submitted by the Credentialing Committee. To provide a list and score of each “recommended” candidate to the Board of the Directors. Shall…
Hot Topics with Lori Levy, General Counsel/Vice President of Legal Affairs for Texas REALTORS®
On October 22, Lori Levy, General Counsel/Vice President of Legal Affairs for Texas REALTORS®, discussed hot topics and need to know information at CCAR’s virtual IBN & Broker/Manager event. The full webinar can be viewed here. Download the accompanying PowerPoint presentation here.
Despite Pandemic, Texas Home Ownership Hits All-Time High
Texas’ homeownership rate is at an all-time high of 70 percent, according to the latest Texas Housing Insight report from the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. The state rate exceeds the nation’s 67.4 percent for the first time since 2012. “Strong sales activity during the third quarter pushed the Texas homeownership rate to…
The New Evolution of the Home
Originally Published in the November 2020 Edition of North DFW Real Producers Magazine Take a peek beneath the Christmas tree and you will have all the information you need to identify the new evolution of the home, SmartHomes. For multiple years now, SmartHome gadgets have lead the way as the number one gift category, resulting…
Collin County Housing Inventory Hits New Lows
The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that Collin County’s October housing inventory hit lows not seen since the housing boom of 2015, while home sales continued to climb. In October, Collin County had 56.4% more homes under contract compared to the same time last year, and 4.6% fewer new listings (1,658 vs. 1,738).…