CCAR News
Your 2023 NTREIS Line-Up
Your 2023 NTREIS Line-Up In 2023, you will notice an increase in your quarterly MLS fees. This increase reflects a rise in NTREIS fees that will be billed and collected by CCAR and distributed to NTREIS on your behalf. As technology advances, it is a priority of NTREIS that subscribers have access to technology tools…
Read MoreThe Essential Real Estate Agent
The Essential Real Estate Agent Buying a home is the largest and most complex transaction most people will make in their lifetime, with volumes of property, neighborhood, transaction, legal, and regulatory details to have to navigate. Having an expert, local professional manage the process is more important than ever. For help finding an agent that…
Read MoreCollin County Welcomes a New Season of Home Buying and Selling
Collin County Welcomes a New Season of Home Buying and Selling The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that as the leaves turned, Collin County welcomed a new season of home buying and selling as homes remained on the market longer, continued to sell below their original list price, and increased housing inventory. In…
Read More3 Ways to Maximize the Value of Your Real Estate Agent
3 Ways to Maximize the Value of Your Real Estate Agent Having a trustworthy REALTOR® is key to a successful transaction. Here’s a few ways to maximize the value of your agent: Use their knowledge on the home buying process- Real estate agents have access to the largest database of available homes in the United…
Read MoreNTYPN Raises $3,790 to Provide Over 11,300 Meals for Minnie’s Food Pantry
NTYPN Raises $3,790 to Provide Over 11,300 Meals for Minnie’s Food Pantry Thursday, October 27, the North Texas Young Professionals Network (NTYPN) hosted its fourth annual Taste of NTYPN event, and it was a smashing success! Not only was there great food, music, and networking, it was a night to give back. This event brought…
Read MoreA 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 MoreNational News: Existing-Home Sales Decreased 1.5% in September
National News: Existing-Home Sales Decreased 1.5% in September Existing-home sales descended in September, the eighth month in a row of declines, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Three out of the four major U.S. regions notched month-over-month sales contractions, while the West held steady. On a year-over-year basis, sales dropped in all regions. Total…
Read MoreNTREIS Brings BrokerBay Showing Services to Subscribers
NTREIS Brings BrokerBay Showing Services to Subscribers Get Started with BrokerBay NTREIS has not previously provided a showing service, though they do integrate with other showing platforms. The BrokerBay product will not only be fully integrated with your listings in Matrix but will also connect to your Supra keyholder services. Brokers may choose to…
Read MoreWhy are Home Insurance Rates so High?
Why are Home Insurance Rates so High? Written By: Barney Schwartz, SVP at Assured Partners and Member of CCAR’s REALTOR® and Lender Committee Have you reviewed your home insurance policy lately? Is it adequately insured to rebuild your house given today’s marketplace with high costs for supplies and shortages of labor? Many insurance companies are…
Read MoreMortgage Brokers Can Help You Win in 2023
Mortgage Brokers Can Help You Win in 2023 Written By Ben Strube, Owner of Mortgage on a Mission and Member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee. How do you create a referral-based business as a REALTOR®? How do we build a business, focus on doing great work for our clients, and have our phone ring with the…
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