How to Prepare for Your Property Taxes
Join hosts Jonna and Shana as they welcome Jennifer Parker, a licensed Property Tax Consultant since 2001, and a licensed REALTOR® since 1995, to discuss your upcoming property taxes. Collin County homeowners will receive their 2023 property valuations as early as mid-April. They can expect a 6 to 10% increase in their home’s value, which…
Texas Mortgage Market Optimistic as Home-Purchase Originations Rebound
Mortgage-interest rates dipped lower in March, leading to increased business activity and an improved outlook across Texas’ residential mortgage market, according to the latest Texas Residential Mortgage Survey (TRMS). The volume and average value of home-purchase originations continued to rebound from last year’s contraction, and additional growth is expected over the next six months. “The…
The City of Plano Great Update Rebate Program
The Great Update Rebate was created to assist Plano homeowners with the financial burden of caring for older homes. This popular program won the 2016 City Livability Award from the United States Conference of Mayors. More than $2.5 million has been dedicated since its inception in 2014, which is distributed to program participants in the…
Help Your Clients Navigate Property Taxes
REALTOR® & Lender Committee Member Vaughn Kerkorian has some helpful information for CCAR members & their clients regarding the upcoming 2023 Property Tax notices.
Did You Know? Professional Home Inspectors are Your Partner!
Written by: Mark & Anita Kissee, Owners of Kissee Inspection Services & Members of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee Like most industries, people are required to be licensed in the state of Texas to complete home inspections. However, like real estate…all states are not the same! -Did you know? Texas is one of top in the nation…
Ron Leach Named 2023 Interim Secretary/Treasurer
Greater Collin County Area REALTORS® Board of Directors has named Ron Leach 2023 Interim Secretary/Treasurer in light of 2023 Secretary/Treasurer Blair Taylor’s resignation. Our Association is thankful for both servant leaders and their dedication and constant prioritization of our members.
National News: Pending Home Sales Grew for Third Straight Month, Up 0.8% in February
Pending home sales grew in February for the third consecutive month, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Three U.S. regions posted monthly gains, while the West declined. All four regions saw year-over-year decreases in transactions. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI)* – a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings – improved 0.8%…
Candidate Interviews for the 2023 General Elections
Each election cycle, CCAR conducts candidate interviews for political offices in order to better understand the candidates’ ideas and visions for when they become elected to public office. TREPAC then may choose to support the candidates who champion private property rights and uphold our REALTOR® members’ values. In order to ensure transparency and participation from…
Volume & Value of 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgages Increase Despite Higher Interest Rates
Business activity increased across Texas’ residential mortgage market for the second straight month in February, according to the latest Texas Residential Mortgage Survey (TRMS). Despite interest rates bouncing up after a fourth-quarter decline, the volume and average value of 30-year fixed-rate mortgages accelerated and are expected to elevate over the next six months. The uptick…
Announcing CCAR TRLP Class XV
Please join us in congratulating these Greater Collin County Area REALTORS® on their acceptance into the 2023 Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program (TRLP) Class XV. They were nominated, accepted, and now begin their journey to becoming part of an elite group of real estate leaders. Click here to learn more.