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Help us Shape the Future
Help us Shape the Future Originally Published in the March 2020 Edition of North DFW Real Producers Magazine “The results of the Census are critically important.” –Shad Bogany, Partner Specialist at Dallas Regional Census Center/Field Division/Denver Region What’s the big deal? The United States Census, which begins on April 1, 2020, provides data that informs…
Read MoreTexas Housing Market Continued to Break Records in 2019
Texas Housing Market Continued to Break Records in 2019 For the fifth consecutive year, the Texas housing market broke records in terms of the number of homes sold and median price, according to the 2019 Texas Real Estate Year in Review report released today by Texas REALTORS®. “There is no doubt that the Texas housing market continues to…
Read MoreCandidate Interviews for 2020 May Municipal Elections
Candidate Interviews for 2020 May Municipal 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 MoreVote. Act. Invest. with the Best
Vote. Act. Invest. with the Best Feel like a laugh? Check out these TREPAC funnies. 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 September 2025 August 2025 July 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February…
Read MoreBuyers Willing to Pay a Premium to Live in Collin County
Buyers Willing to Pay a Premium to Live in Collin County The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that buyers were willing to pay more to live in Collin County in January 2020 as they took advantage of favorable lending conditions and purchased homes at a rapid rate. In January 2020, Collin County had…
Read MoreTREPAC: Heist or Hero?
TREPAC: Heist or Hero? Originally Published in the February 2020 Edition of North DFW Real Producers Magazine Does your posture straighten and heart quicken with excitement at the mention of TREPAC or do you cut and run at record speed? If it provokes a reaction reminiscent of that time Uncle Frank brought up politics at Thanksgiving, I…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening on the Credit Side in Early 2020?
What’s Happening on the Credit Side in Early 2020? By Mickey Lynam (NMLS 974623), IBERIABANK Mortgage, Member of CCAR’s REALTOR®/Lender Committee “The lowest midwinter mortgage rates in history have contributed to an unusual early-year surge in home buying” (and refinancing) -MoneyWise, Feb. 3, 2020 The Highlights: During mid-January, the pace of homebuyers applying for mortgages…
Read MoreDid you Blast Off with us?
Did you Blast Off with us? Did you kick off your year with us at Blast Off 2020? If you did, you know the climbs and dips ahead for the North Texas Economy, the very real cyber threats the FBI is monitoring in our area, and are ready to stand out as you make music…
Read MoreCollin County Eager for Spring Housing Inventory Influx
Collin County Eager for Spring Housing Inventory Influx The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that Collin County homes remained in demand at the close of 2019, resulting in reduced inventory for homebuyers and increased profits for home sellers throughout the county. Housing inventory dwindled to 2.4 months in December 2019, 16.1% less than…
Read MoreGovernment Affairs and TREPAC Collin County Commissioners Court Candidate Interviews
Government Affairs and TREPAC Collin County Commissioners Court Candidate Interviews 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®…
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