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Texas 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 MoreHelp Your Clients Navigate Property Taxes
Help Your Clients Navigate Property Taxes REALTOR® & Lender Committee Member Vaughn Kerkorian has some helpful information for CCAR members & their clients regarding the upcoming 2023 Property Tax notices. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market Trends North DFW Real Producers Magazine Professional Development Spotlight Uncategorized Archives Archives Select Month…
Read MoreDid You Know? Professional Home Inspectors are Your Partner!
Did You Know? Professional Home Inspectors are Your Partner! Written by: Mark & Anita Kissee, Owners of Kissee Inspection Services & Members of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee Like most industries, people are required to be licensed in the state of Texas to complete home inspections. However, like real estate…all states are not the same! -Did you…
Read MoreRon Leach Named 2023 Interim Secretary/Treasurer
Ron Leach Named 2023 Interim Secretary/Treasurer Greater Collin County Area REALTORS® Board of Directors has named Ron Leach 2023 Interim Secretary/Treasurer in light of 2023 Secretary/Treasurer Blair Taylor’s resignation. Our Association is thankful for both servant leaders and their dedication and constant prioritization of our members. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star…
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 MoreCandidate Interviews for the 2023 General Elections
Candidate Interviews for the 2023 General Elections Each election cycle, CCAR conducts candidate interviews for political offices in order to better understand the candidates’ ideas and visions for when they become elected to public office. TREPAC then may choose to support the candidates who champion private property rights and uphold our REALTOR® members’ values. In…
Read MoreVolume & Value of 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgages Increase Despite Higher Interest Rates
Volume & Value of 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgages Increase Despite Higher Interest Rates Business activity increased across Texas’ residential mortgage market for the second straight month in February, according to the latest Texas Residential Mortgage Survey (TRMS). Despite interest rates bouncing up after a fourth-quarter decline, the volume and average value of 30-year fixed-rate mortgages accelerated…
Read MoreAnnouncing CCAR TRLP Class XV
Announcing CCAR TRLP Class XV Please join us in congratulating these Greater Collin County Area REALTORS® on their acceptance into the 2023 Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program (TRLP) Class XV. They were nominated, accepted, and now begin their journey to becoming part of an elite group of real estate leaders. Click here to learn more. Categories CCAR…
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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