CCAR News
Ron Leach Named 2023 Interim Secretary/Treasurer
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. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star…
Read MoreNational News: Pending Home Sales Grew for Third Straight Month, Up 0.8% in February
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)*…
Read MoreCandidate Interviews for the 2023 General Elections
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…
Read MoreVolume & Value of 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgages Increase Despite Higher Interest Rates
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…
Read MoreAnnouncing CCAR TRLP Class XV
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. Categories CCAR…
Read MoreContract Changes and Homeowners Associations
Contract Changes and Homeowners Associations Written by Ryan Jeffrey with Republic Title and Member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee In November 2022, the Texas Real Estate Commission adopted form revisions recommended by the Texas Real Estate Broker-Lawyer Committee that became mandatory on February 1, 2023. One of the areas that we often get questions about relates…
Read More1031 Exchanges – Basic Rules and Key Information
1031 Exchanges – Basic Rules and Key Information Written By: Whitney Nash, President/CEO/Qualified Intermediary at Above & Below 1031 LLC and Member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee. As a client’s trusted advocate throughout a real estate transaction, real estate agents are likely to receive questions about 1031 exchanges or may recognize that a client might benefit…
Read MoreTexas’ Mortgage Market Showing Signs of Stabilizing
Texas’ Mortgage Market Showing Signs of Stabilizing Initial signs of stabilization appeared in Texas’ residential mortgage market, according to the Texas Residential Mortgage Survey (TRMS). Industry conditions worsened through much of last year as the Federal Reserve increased interest rates to tame inflation and normalize post-pandemic demand across the economy. The January TRMS, however, indicated…
Read MoreCity of Plano Seeks “Great Update Rebate Program” Input from REALTORS®
City of Plano Seeks “Great Update Rebate Program” Input from REALTORS® Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market Trends North DFW Real Producers Magazine Professional Development Spotlight Uncategorized Archives Archives Select Month May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August…
Read MoreThe Texas Legislature: Let’s Talk About It
The Texas Legislature: Let’s Talk About It What is the Texas Legislature and what does that mean for the state? Those are great questions to discuss now that we have entered the 88th Texas Legislature. The Texas Legislature is the state Senate and House of Representatives coming together to consider proposed laws and resolutions, consideration…
Read More