Racism Has No Home Here
The Collin County Association of REALTORS® is deeply saddened by the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and the countless others who have died in race-related incidents. The injustice the Black community in our country has and continues to face must change. Our nation is hurting, and we feel overwhelmed with the amount…
Thank you, Congressman Sam Johnson
Congressman Sam Johnson (left) with J.C. Posey at a CCAR Plano Business Development Meeting. “It was my honor to serve for 8 years as Sam’s Federal Political Coordinator for NAR until his retirement. Sam was a tireless champion for private property rights and veterans affairs. Our company marketed Sam’s new construction homes in the 80’s,…
Your Real Estate Rundown for April 2020
The Collin County housing stats for April 2020 are in, click below to see the most current data.
Congratulations Leslie Rouda Smith and Sylvia Seabolt
Congratulations to CCAR members, Leslie Rouda Smith and Sylvia Seabolt, on their new national positions. CCAR Past President, Leslie Rouda Smith, ABR, AHWD, CIPS, CRB, CRS, e-PRO, PMN, C2EX, was elected as National Association of REALTORS® 2021 President-Elect during NAR’s 2020 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings. In addition, CCAR Director, Sylvia Seabolt, was elected as National Women’s…
April Sees Drop in New Listings Compared to Year Prior
The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that despite home sellers’ hesitation to list their homes amid a global pandemic, home transactions continued to yield increased profits and quick list-to-close timelines. Collin County’s homeowners’ hesitation to list their homes is highlighted by April 2020’s 35.3% drop in new listings compared to the year prior…
COVID-19 Mortgage Update Webinar
On May 14, CCAR’s REALTOR®/Lender Committee hosted an informative panel that tackled non-qualified mortgage loans, jumbo loans, and much more. You can listen to the full webinar below.
One Quick Way to Blow a Listing Presentation
Originally Published in the May 2020 Edition of North DFW Real Producers Magazine You are sitting across from Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair on their custom-made six seat green velvet couch. The color would be too much in other homes, but here it provides the perfect amount of playful in an otherwise predictable high-end home. Mr.…
NTREIS Update with John Holley, NTREIS CEO
*Video recorded during CCAR’s live webinar on April 16, 2020. Topics Covered: Virtual Open Houses in the age of COVID-19 Texas REALTORS® COVID-19 Addendum & COVID-19 Lease Payment Plan Agreement forms Clear Cooperation Policy Alternative Listing Input Module Update New Realist Launch Matrix Upgrade (8.4) New NTREIS.net Update Moderated by Tonya Disbrow, Plano BDM Committee…
The CARES Act for Small Businesses
The CARES Act for Small Businesses Featuring: Karen S Raymond, Business Advisor for Collin Small Business Development Center *Audio recorded during CCAR’s live webinar on April 16, 2020. Families First CARES Act Employee’s Rights Poster Payroll Calculations PPP – Borrower Application Form SBA Coronavirus Pandemic Disaster Loans Comparison