Residential Pools are High Risk of VGB Safety Noncompliance
Tom Tracy, TREC Professional Inspector (#23433), Blue Sky Home Inspections, CCAR Affiliate Committee Member As summer approaches and swimsuits start to make their way out of storage it is time to start thinking about pool safety. Texas regularly leads the nation as having one of the highest child mortality incidences as a result of drowning. The…
Q2 Legislative Update
Texas Legislature ended Memorial Day: 140 is now over! Quick hits: The 86th Texas Legislature (regular session) ended May 27. As of 6 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, Texas REALTORS® followed 2,784 of 7,804 bills and resolutions filed. NAR Hill Visit: Hundreds of Texas REALTORS® advocate for real estate consumers Follow Texas REALTORS® Government Affairs…
FAQ: Collin County Runoff Elections
Are you fully informed and ready to vote in the runoff elections beginning Tuesday, May 28 in Collin County? If so, congratulations! If not, you are not alone. Many (perhaps most) Collin County residents are unsure what runoff elections are, why they happen, and what candidate they support. It order to ensure our member’s…
Collin County Job Growth Secures a Seller’s Market
PLANO, Texas — The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that while some real estate markets across Texas are approaching a plateau, Collin County is not one of them. In April 2019, the CCAR Pulse area had 16.3% more projected closed sales than April 2018; continuing a three-month trend of month-over-month increases of projected…
Rep. Jeff Leach of TXHD66 Facebook Live with Texas Tribune
The 86th Texas Legislature is coming to a close soon. Collin County’s own Rep. Jeff Leach of TXHD66 was interviewed by Texas Tribune as part of a panel on Wednesday, May 22. The interview was captured and shared via Facebook live, and can still be viewed at the link below. Please take a moment to…
CCAR Names Denaige Pizzutello Member Engagement Director
We are excited to announce that Denaige Pizzutello will be joining the CCAR team as Member Engagement Director beginning July 1, 2019. In this role, she will partner with CCAR’s departments to develop programs, resources, and tools aimed at ensuring extraordinary levels of success for our REALTOR® and Affiliate members. Denaige is a known professional…
How to Make your Facebook Posts Successful
There is no doubt about it: in order to increase your sphere of influence, you must have an active social media presence. This week, I spoke with CCAR’s Social Media Specialist, Kendall Crawford, to ask what Facebook users can do to make their posts (and presence) on Facebook successful. Let’s start with the basics,…
What the Digital Age Means for Romance and Real Estate
This article was originally published February 2019 in North DFW Real Producers Magazine For many Americans, the romantic progression from stranger to spouse involves a computer. No longer does the hunt for love require awkward pickup lines, unknowing if the recipient is single or in a committed relationship. The initial interaction can now begin on a…
How to Attend the 2019 REALTOR® EXPO “Like a Boss”
Have you been wishing for a convenient opportunity to network and connect with industry-related professionals all in one place? Your wish has come true! On Friday, May 10 from 1-5 p.m. the CCAR Banquet Room will house up to 30 real estate exhibitors who want to join your contact list. We have created a comprehensive…
The Answers to your Top Pet Expo Questions
CCAR’s 2nd Annual Pet Expo is coming up on May 11, and this week we spoke with the event chair, Marissa Benat, to get answers to our top Pet Expo questions. Keep reading to hear the answers to the questions you’ve been meaning to ask: Q: I am so excited for the 2nd Annual Pet…