Double, Double, Toil and Trouble: Be Aware of the Ghouls & Ghosts That May Haunt Your Real Estate Transactions
Written By: Natalie Thrasher, Director of Marketing and Business Development with Lawyers Title and CCAR’s Affiliate Committee Member Our industry is a target for fraudsters trying to…
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Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center: Texas Residential Mortgage Industry Optimism Wanes Through Rising Rates
Optimism waned in Texas’ residential mortgage industry amid higher interest rates, according to the latest Texas Residential Mortgage Survey (TRMS). General business activity corrected downward after…
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What is “Non-QM” Lending?
Written By: Don Thomas, Sales Manager for Synergy One Lending and Member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee Non-QM lending, also known as non-qualified mortgage lending, is a type…
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Collin County Communities
Collin County is full of great family-friendly communities. Whether you’re looking for a home in a bustling neighborhood or a farmhouse with a lot of acreage, Collin County offers it all. With great school districts, cutting-edge health care facilities and fun year-round activities, we invite you to find the community that you’ll call your Collin County home.
Collin County Activities
There is always something to do in Collin County! Whether it’s taking in a Frisco RoughRiders baseball game, visiting the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, watching a concert at the Allen Event Center, or simply biking the miles of trails, you’ll never run out of options.
Community Outreach
Children are the future of our community and supporting them is a top priority for Collin County REALTORS®. As part of its commitment to the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County, the Collin County Association of REALTORS holds an Annual Holiday Breakfast in which winter coats and clothing are donated. Over the past 15 years, Collin County REALTORS® have donated thousands of articles of winter clothing to ensure that the youngest members of our communities stay safe and warm.
The right to home ownership is something that REALTORS® take very seriously. By working with
The Samaritan Inn homeless shelter in McKinney, Texas, Collin County REALTORS® have furnished homes with furniture, food, and other house goods for residents graduating the shelter. In addition, a recent event by the Collin County Association of REALTORS® provided more than $26,000 to the Inn.
Collin County Buying & Selling
Buying a Home
Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or a seasoned pro, the process of buying a home can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. But, if you have an idea of the process before-hand, you’ll not only know what to expect along the way, but you’ll help ensure that the road leading up to your new home will be a little smoother.
Selling a Home
The process of selling a home can sometimes be confusing. That’s why using a REALTOR® is so important! From deciding whether to have a seller’s inspection, to pricing and staging your home to sell, having the expert guidance of a REALTOR® is a tremendous asset.
Community of the Month
McKinney, Texas
McKinney, Texas is a city full of “Charming neighborhoods, friendly residents, downtown festivals, and a rich history. This sense of history coincides with the prudent but forward-thinking attitudes of our leadership and the community’s willingness to work together to make McKinney a great place to be,” says Interim City Manager, Tom Muehlenbeck. “People choose to make McKinney their home for a number of reasons,” he added. “McKinney offers exceptional opportunities in education, recreational amenities that are growing and expanding, safe neighborhoods, free community events, and access to jobs.”
McKinney has evolved into a bustling city that values its history and enjoys the sophistication and excitement of a fast-growing community, along with the benefits of being next to a major metropolitan area.
