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Collin County Housing Market Shows Strong Opportunities for Savvy Buyers
Collin County Housing Market Shows Strong Opportunities for Savvy Buyers The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that in a market where the winds of change are blowing, savvy buyers in Collin County are seizing the moment as sellers receive 98.3% of the original list price in June 2023—a bold shift from homes selling…
Read MoreNational News: Existing-Home Sales Retreated 3.3% in June; Monthly Median Sales Price Reached Second-Highest Amount Ever
National News: Existing-Home Sales Retreated 3.3% in June; Monthly Median Sales Price Reached Second-Highest Amount Ever Existing-home sales slipped in June, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Sales varied among the four major U.S. regions, with the Northeast experiencing gains, the Midwest holding steady, and the South and West posting decreases. All four regions…
Read MoreHelp Clients Navigate Allen ISD’s Updated School Boundaries
Help Clients Navigate Allen ISD’s Updated School Boundaries Note to Collin County Association of REALTORS® Members from Allen ISD: Allen ISD recently realigned its school boundaries to better accommodate the growth patterns of the community and to efficiently use and maintain its facilities. Because of these changes, Anderson Elementary School is now an early childhood…
Read MoreCollin County Median Home Price Declines as Homes Sales Increase
Collin County Median Home Price Declines as Homes Sales Increase The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that the fifth month of 2023 continued the year’s 5-month trend of increased closed sales as the county’s median home price trended downward. In May 2023, homes under contract increased by 21.4% from May 2022, while the…
Read MoreNational News: US Housing Market Needs More Than 300,000 Affordable Homes for Middle-Income Buyers
National News: US Housing Market Needs More Than 300,000 Affordable Homes for Middle-Income Buyers The U.S. housing market is short more than 300,000 affordable homes for middle-income buyers, according to a new analysis from the National Association of Realtors® and Realtor.com®. The country’s persistent housing inventory crunch impacts middle-income buyers more than any other income…
Read MoreNational News: Pending Home Sales Recorded No Change in April
National News: Pending Home Sales Recorded No Change in April Pending home sales recorded no change in April, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Three U.S. regions posted monthly gains, while the Northeast decreased. All four regions saw year-over-year declines in transactions. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI)* – a forward-looking indicator of home sales based…
Read MoreNational News: Existing-Home Sales Faded 3.4% in April
National News: Existing-Home Sales Faded 3.4% in April Existing-home sales decreased in April, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All four major U.S. regions registered month-over-month and year-over-year sales declines. Total existing-home sales1 – completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – slid 3.4% from March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of…
Read MoreCollin County Housing Market Sees Increase in Homes Under Contract, Decrease in New Listings and Median Sales Price
Collin County Housing Market Sees Increase in Homes Under Contract, Decrease in New Listings and Median Sales Price The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that the housing market throughout the county showed promising signs in April 2023, with an increase in homes under contract and a rise in homes for sale. However, according…
Read MoreMajority of Agents, Brokers Find Value in Promoting Energy Efficiency in Listings, According to NAR Report
Majority of Agents, Brokers Find Value in Promoting Energy Efficiency in Listings, According to NAR Report A majority (63%) of agents and brokers said promoting energy efficiency in listings is very or somewhat valuable, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors®. The 2023 REALTORS® and Sustainability Report – Residential examines sustainability…
Read MoreMiddle-Income Homeowners in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Gained More Than $167,560 in Wealth Over the Past Decade from Home Appreciation
Middle-Income Homeowners in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Gained More Than $167,560 in Wealth Over the Past Decade from Home Appreciation New data from the National Association of Realtors® reveal middle-income homeowners in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX accumulated $167,560 in wealth as their homes appreciated over the last 10 years. The data, which was featured prominently in NAR’s new…
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