Lone Star Homes
Sellers on Standby Throughout Collin County
Collin County Area Realtors (CCAR) reports that many home sellers were on standby throughout the county as they waited longer and accepted less when selling their home compared to one year ago. In August, Collin County homes remained on the market for an average of 49 days before going under contract for 95.4% of the…
Read MoreAffordable Housing Options: A Crucial Concern in Today’s Market
Affordable Housing Options: A Crucial Concern in Today’s Market Written By: Jennifer Galvan, Senior Loan Officer with Elevate Home Mortgage and Member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee With interest rates rising and home purchase prices continuing to escalate, affordable housing options are more vital than ever! One of the primary reasons people hesitate to buy…
Read MoreCollin County Home Prices Drop While Inventory Remains Steady
Collin County Home Prices Drop While Inventory Remains Steady CCAR reports no change in home inventory or the number of days a home remained on the market month over month, while July median home prices dropped. In July, 2,302 new listings entered the market, 24.6% more than in July 2023 yet only two more listings…
Read MoreNational News: National Association of REALTORS® Reminds Members and Consumers of Real Estate Practice Change Implementation on August 17, 2024
National News: National Association of REALTORS® Reminds Members and Consumers of Real Estate Practice Change Implementation on August 17, 2024 The National Association of Realtors® reminds members, real estate professionals, and consumers that on August 17, 2024 the practice changes following NAR’s Settlement Agreement that would resolve claims brought on behalf of home sellers related…
Read MoreREALTORS® Make a Difference | Success in Collin County!
REALTORS® Make a Difference | Success in Collin County! Quick action by Collin County members, Government Affairs staff, and the community helped stop a proposal by West Crossing HOA in Anna, Texas to restrict all rentals in the community and impose severe fines for non-compliance. Action: In June, Jason Petrie, Collin County Area REALTORS® Government Affairs…
Read MoreVictory in West Crossing: What it Means for You
Victory in West Crossing: What it Means for You Collin County Area REALTORS® (CCAR) is thrilled to announce that the proposed rental ban in the West Crossing community was withdrawn in June 2024. This is a clear win for Realtors, their clients, homeowners, and the City of Anna. This outcome demonstrates the power of informed…
Read MoreCCAR Launches New Video Series: REal Stories
CCAR Launches New Video Series: REal Stories Sit down with our first guest, Kayla Click, CCAR TREPAC Chair & TREPAC Region 4 Trustee, as she reflects on the most rewarding moment in her career. Be sure to have a tissue near by! Everyone has a story, visit ccar.net/real-stories to tell yours. Categories CCAR Events CCAR…
Read MoreCity of Plano Introduces New Short Term Rental Ordinance
City of Plano Introduces New Short Term Rental Ordinance The City of Plano recently introduced a new Short Term Rental Ordinance and we had the pleasure of sitting down with city officials to talk about it. Christina Day, Director of Planning and Curtis Howard, Director of Neighborhood Services shared with us why the City of…
Read MoreNational News: NAR Applauds VA Announcement of Home Loan Benefit Changes
National News: NAR Applauds VA Announcement of Home Loan Benefit Changes National Association of Realtors® President Kevin Sears issued the following statement in response to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announcement of a “Buyer-Broker Agent Temporary Local Variance Circular”: “The VA’s home loan guaranty is the only program that explicitly bans buyers from directly paying…
Read MoreBenefits of TREC HVAC Inspections
Benefits of TREC HVAC Inspections Written By: Garrett Hand and Mike Kemper, Owners of Elite Inspection Group and members of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee. Summer is close and that means your HVAC system will be in full working mode. When it comes to maintaining a comfortable and energy-efficient home in Texas, ensuring the proper functioning of…
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