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National 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…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for Your Property Taxes
How to Prepare for Your Property Taxes Join hosts Jonna and Shana as they welcome Jennifer Parker, a licensed Property Tax Consultant since 2001, and a licensed REALTOR® since 1995, to discuss your upcoming property taxes. Collin County homeowners will receive their 2023 property valuations as early as mid-April. They can expect a 6 to…
Read MoreTexas Mortgage Market Optimistic as Home-Purchase Originations Rebound
Texas Mortgage Market Optimistic as Home-Purchase Originations Rebound Mortgage-interest rates dipped lower in March, leading to increased business activity and an improved outlook across Texas’ residential mortgage market, according to the latest Texas Residential Mortgage Survey (TRMS). The volume and average value of home-purchase originations continued to rebound from last year’s contraction, and additional growth…
Read MoreThe City of Plano Great Update Rebate Program
The City of Plano Great Update Rebate Program The Great Update Rebate was created to assist Plano homeowners with the financial burden of caring for older homes. This popular program won the 2016 City Livability Award from the United States Conference of Mayors. More than $2.5 million has been dedicated since its inception in 2014,…
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 MoreCollin County Housing Inventory Can’t Keep Up
Collin County Housing Inventory Can’t Keep Up The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that housing inventory is set to remain tight as homes under contract outpaced previous years and a relatively flat number of homes entered the market. Collin County housing demand remained high as 38.7% more homes went under contract in February…
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