The Road to Homeownership: Collin County Area REALTORS® Share Benefits of Hiring a Real Estate Professional
CCAR recently partnered with Community Impact Newspaper’s Storytelling campaign to share important news about us and our local community. Here’s a link to our sponsored article featured in the McKinney newsletter. In this recent article, Jamuna Thill, Collin County Area REALTORS® 2024 President, promoted the Association’s upcoming Homeownership Fair aimed at educating individuals in North Texas…
December 2023 Hot Gift Guide: A New Home
Collin County Area Realtors (CCAR) reports that Collin County’s home sales surged in December as homes went under contract and closed faster than the year prior. In December, 16.6% more homes went under contract than the previous year, going under contract in 50 days, four fewer days than last year. After going under contract,…
New Realist Dashboard Coming Soon
In a challenging market, it’s essential for agents to position themselves as the local market expert. With the new Realist Insights Dashboard, it is now easier than ever for agents to access valuable market data right at their fingertips. Market trends Industry insights Saved searches Previously viewed properties On January 18, the dashboard will now…
Stay Safe and Prepared this Winter Season
If there’s one thing about Texas, it’s that the weather will keep you on your toes. Here are a few tips to share with clients, friends, and family to help everyone prepare their homes! Days Before a Freeze: Wrap outdoor and indoor pipes in unheated areas. Remove water hoses and wrap outdoor pipes. Drain…
We Polled 75 CCAR Leaders, See What They had to Say
At a recent Leadership Training, a room of 75 CCAR 2024 Leaders were asked “What do you think of when you think of CCAR?”. You can see their responses in the word cloud above.
Texas Real Estate Research Center Releases 2024 Housing, Commercial, Land Market Projections
Economists at the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M (TRERC) released their 2024 outlook for real estate in the housing, commercial, and land sectors of the Texas economy. The comprehensive analysis of market behaviors draws attention to the most influential, big picture trends that impact real estate asset markets in Texas. “Given the…
Collin County Area Realtors Empowers Members with Tools for Unparalleled Success
CCAR recently partnered with Community Impact Newspaper’s Storytelling campaign to share important news about us and our local community. Here’s a link to our sponsored article which will be featured in the Frisco, McKinney, Richardson, Plano North, Plano South, Prosper-Celina and Grapevine-Colleyville-Southlake newsletters this week. In the recent article, Collin County Area Realtors highlighted realtors’…
Home Warranty 101
Written By: Soroya LaMastra, First American Home Warranty Area Manager DFW and Member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee. Prevent Buyer’s Remorse with a Home Warranty Buying a home can be daunting, especially for first-time buyers. When the sale finally closes, home buyers may feel relieved and a bit anxious. Your clients have budgeted for their…
Remine Access Ends January 21
The NTREIS contract with Remine ends on January 21, 2024 and will not be renewed. Access to this product will no longer be available after that date. If you are a Remine user, please take the following steps prior to January 21: • If you have saved contacts you do not have stored in another…
Cheers to Your Plateau
Collin County Area Realtors (CCAR) reports that Collin County’s housing inventory may be nearing a new normal as inventory and days on the market remained flat compared to the year prior. In November, the inventory of homes for sale in Collin County remained unchanged, with 2.4 Months Supply of Homes for Sale. A plateau created…