Lone Star Homes
Does It Really Matter Who My Inspector Is? (Spoiler: YES. Yes, it does.)
Does It Really Matter Who My Inspector Is? (Spoiler: YES. Yes, it does.) By: J.J. Petersen, TREC #9278, Forerunner Inspections and CCAR Affiliate Committee Member What if I told you that hiring the right home inspector could save you a cool $14,000 on your next home purchase? That’s not Monopoly money—that’s the national average of savings negotiated from a quality…
Read MoreSpring Surge in Listings Shifts Market Power to Homebuyers in Collin County
Spring Surge in Listings Shifts Market Power to Homebuyers in Collin County Collin County Area Realtors (CCAR) reports that increased new listings provided homebuyers significantly more choices and negotiating power, resulting in increased activity and lower prices in April. New listings in Collin County increased by 20.5% compared to April 2024 (2,945 vs. 2,445). This,…
Read MoreMore Homes, More Choices: Collin County Housing Market Gains Inventory in March
More Homes, More Choices: Collin County Housing Market Gains Inventory in March CCAR reports a surge in new listings during March 2025 gave homebuyers significantly more options, signaling a shift toward a more balanced housing market. New listings in Collin County increased by 26.5% compared to March 2024. Combined with already growing inventory levels, this…
Read MoreWhat Texas Homeowners Need to Know About Property Taxes in 2025
What Texas Homeowners Need to Know About Property Taxes in 2025 It’s that time of year again—property appraisal notices are hitting mailboxes, and Texas homeowners are once again bracing for potential increases. But before filing a protest, it’s important to understand how property taxes are actually calculated in Texas. In our latest Welcome to the…
Read MoreUnderstanding How Rising Insurance Costs Impact Home Affordability in Collin County
Understanding How Rising Insurance Costs Impact Home Affordability in Collin County In real estate, affordability is a top priority for buyers. Recently, however, one factor has become increasingly important in determining a buyer’s ability to secure a loan: homeowners insurance premiums. In a recent video, Shane Hartje, Loan Officer at CMG Home Loans and a…
Read MoreCollin County Home Inventory Accelerates Sales Not Prices
Collin County Home Inventory Accelerates Sales Not Prices CCAR reports that Collin County homeowners listed their homes at an increasing rate, accelerating sales but not prices throughout the county. In February 2025, new listings in Collin County increased by 7.1% compared to February 2024. Combined with an already growing inventory, this gave buyers 55.3% more…
Read MoreDecember 2024 Housing Market
December 2024 Housing Market Collin County’s December market data is in! Take a look below to see how the county performed. Want more information? Collin County Area REALTORS® have access to in-depth market data as one of their member benefits. Learn More Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market Trends North…
Read MoreCollin County November 2024 Housing Market Stats
Collin County November 2024 Housing Market Stats Here is a quick look at how the Collin County housing market performed in November 2024. Members can dig deeper into the data source with Texas REALTORS® MarketViewer. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market Trends North DFW Real Producers Magazine Professional Development Spotlight…
Read MoreHere’s how You can Help Your Clients with Their Property Taxes This Year
Here’s how You can Help Your Clients with Their Property Taxes This Year Thank you to Crystal Parkinson, CCAR REALTOR®/Lender Committee member, for sharing her insight on how REALTORS® can help clients navigate their property taxes. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market Trends North DFW Real Producers Magazine Professional Development…
Read MoreCCAR Encourages You to Get Out and Participate in Early Voting for the 2024 Elections
CCAR Encourages You to Get Out and Participate in Early Voting for the 2024 Elections Be sure to get your sticker! Early voting is underway, and we want to stress the importance of making your voice heard. Click here for Colling County Voting Locations: https://www.collincountytx.gov/Elections/polling-locations Click here for TREPAC-Supported Candidates on your ballot: https://texasrealtorssupport.com/ *Due…
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