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A Quick Q&A with the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County
A Quick Q&A with the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County Question: What does the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County (CACCC) do? Answer: https://growthzonesitesprod.azureedge.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1512/2020/11/CACCC-Q1-640×360-1.mp4 The CACCC is a non-profit in Plano with a mission to provide safety, healing, and justice to families and children who are victims of neglect and abuse. The center…
Read MoreDespite Pandemic, Texas Home Ownership Hits All-Time High
Despite Pandemic, Texas Home Ownership Hits All-Time High Texas’ homeownership rate is at an all-time high of 70 percent, according to the latest Texas Housing Insight report from the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. The state rate exceeds the nation’s 67.4 percent for the first time since 2012. “Strong sales activity during the…
Read MoreThe New Evolution of the Home
The New Evolution of the Home Originally Published in the November 2020 Edition of North DFW Real Producers Magazine Take a peek beneath the Christmas tree and you will have all the information you need to identify the new evolution of the home, SmartHomes. For multiple years now, SmartHome gadgets have lead the way as…
Read MoreCollin County Housing Inventory Hits New Lows
Collin County Housing Inventory Hits New Lows The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that Collin County’s October housing inventory hit lows not seen since the housing boom of 2015, while home sales continued to climb. In October, Collin County had 56.4% more homes under contract compared to the same time last year, and…
Read MoreCongratulations to Jessica Barker: CCAR’s New Professional Development Director
Congratulations to Jessica Barker: CCAR’s New Professional Development Director It is with great excitement that CCAR announces Jessica Barker has been named CCAR’s new Professional Development Director. Jessica brings a vast array of experience to this position, and looks forward to embracing new technology to make CCAR courses more convenient than ever. “While 2020 has…
Read More2020 General Election Voting and REALTOR® Party Supported Candidates
2020 General Election Voting and REALTOR® Party Supported Candidates Election Day: Tuesday, November 3 Early Voting Dates: October 13-30 Voting Information and Locations: Collin County | Denton County | Dallas County The 2020 General Election is November 3. Please keep in mind that the general election consists of offices at the local, state, and…
Read MoreAffordability Conundrum Continues for Collin County
Affordability Conundrum Continues for Collin County The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that home sales continued to outpace new listings in September, reducing housing affordability across the county. Collin County had 53.5% more homes under contract in September 2020 compared to the same time last year, and 5.1% fewer new listings (1,647 vs.…
Read MoreYou Have Skin in the Political Game
You Have Skin in the Political Game Originally Published in the October 2020 Edition of North DFW Real Producers Magazine It may not rev your engine to talk about politics, much less trade associations or political action committees, but what about the down payment options available to first time home buyers or the ability…
Read MoreYour August 2020 Real Estate Rundown
Your August 2020 Real Estate Rundown The Collin County housing stats for August 2020 are in, click below to see the most current data. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Market Trends North DFW Real Producers Magazine Professional Development Spotlight Uncategorized Archives Archives Select Month November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 July…
Read MoreTexas Condominium and Townhome Sales Decline, Median Price Increases from 2019 to 2020
Texas Condominium and Townhome Sales Decline, Median Price Increases from 2019 to 2020 Texas condominium and townhome sales from July 2019 to June 2020 declined compared to the same period the previous year, according to the Texas Condominium Sales Report released today by Texas REALTORS®. The number of condominiums sold decreased 9.8% to 11,875 sales, while townhome…
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