National News: REALTORS® Relief Foundation Announces $1.5 Million Relief Grant for Victims of Maui Wildfires
The REALTORS® Relief Foundation announced $1.5 million in disaster relief aid has been made available to Hawaii REALTORS® in support of the REALTORS® Association of Maui after fires recently devastated communities on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Funds will be made available to the public to assist with disaster victims’ housing payments as relief and…
Collin County Buyers Navigate Unchanged Inventory
The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that despite a year of interest rate hikes, the area’s inventory remained unchanged thanks to the county’s enduring appeal for buyers, coupled with limited new listings, which has contributed to a dynamic market that showcases both challenges and opportunities. In July, Collin County witnessed a 19.5% decrease…
National News: Almost 60% of Metro Areas Posted Home Price Gains in the Second Quarter of 2023
Almost 60% of metro markets (128 out of 221) registered home price gains in the second quarter of 2023 as 30-year fixed mortgage rates oscillated between 6.28% and 6.71%, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ latest quarterly report. Five percent of the 221 tracked metro areas registered double-digit price increases over the same period, down…
How To Setup AutoPay
You can easily set up your account to AutoPay for important bills such as your Annual Membership Dues and your quarterly MLS fees. Watch our how-to video above or follow the steps below to never miss a payment again. Please note adding a card to your profile won’t activate Autopay- be sure to follow the…
Mortgage Credit Certificate
Written By: Caron Witherspoon, Loan Officer with Fairway Mortgage and Member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee Did you know that if your borrower is a first-time homebuyer, they can apply for a mortgage interest tax credit? It reduces their federal income taxes every year by allowing them to get a percentage of what they spent on…
Experiencing NTREIS Issues? Try This.
NTREIS is aware that users are experiencing issues when logging into the system and is actively working to resolve the issue. In the meantime, try these troubleshooting tools to get you where you need to go. 1. Clear the cache in your browser. 2. Make sure you are using the latest version of your browser.…
Coming August 2: New NTREIS Dashboard Layout
NTREIS will launch a new Single Sign On Dashboard layout on August 2. Check out this video for a sneak peek of what to expect. *NTREIS is aware that users have experienced issues when logging into the system and is actively working to resolve the issue. In the meantime, these tips may help.
Check Out CCAR July Committee Reports
If you aren’t part of a committee at CCAR, you are missing out! We hope to see you next month, but until then, members can access CCAR July Committee Reports within the InfoHub.
Collin County Housing Market Shows Strong Opportunities for Savvy Buyers
The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that in a market where the winds of change are blowing, savvy buyers in Collin County are seizing the moment as sellers receive 98.3% of the original list price in June 2023-a bold shift from homes selling for 104.9% of their original listing price just a year…
National News: Existing-Home Sales Retreated 3.3% in June; Monthly Median Sales Price Reached Second-Highest Amount Ever
Existing-home sales slipped in June, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Sales varied among the four major U.S. regions, with the Northeast experiencing gains, the Midwest holding steady, and the South and West posting decreases. All four regions recorded year-over-year sales declines. Total existing-home sales1 – completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops…