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Contract Changes and Homeowners Associations
Contract Changes and Homeowners Associations Written by Ryan Jeffrey with Republic Title and Member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee In November 2022, the Texas Real Estate Commission adopted form revisions recommended by the Texas Real Estate Broker-Lawyer Committee that became mandatory on February 1, 2023. One of the areas that we often get questions about relates…
Read More1031 Exchanges – Basic Rules and Key Information
1031 Exchanges – Basic Rules and Key Information Written By: Whitney Nash, President/CEO/Qualified Intermediary at Above & Below 1031 LLC and Member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee. As a client’s trusted advocate throughout a real estate transaction, real estate agents are likely to receive questions about 1031 exchanges or may recognize that a client might benefit…
Read MoreTexas’ Mortgage Market Showing Signs of Stabilizing
Texas’ Mortgage Market Showing Signs of Stabilizing Initial signs of stabilization appeared in Texas’ residential mortgage market, according to the Texas Residential Mortgage Survey (TRMS). Industry conditions worsened through much of last year as the Federal Reserve increased interest rates to tame inflation and normalize post-pandemic demand across the economy. The January TRMS, however, indicated…
Read MoreCity of Plano Seeks “Great Update Rebate Program” Input from REALTORS®
City of Plano Seeks “Great Update Rebate Program” Input from REALTORS® 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 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March…
Read MoreThe Texas Legislature: Let’s Talk About It
The Texas Legislature: Let’s Talk About It What is the Texas Legislature and what does that mean for the state? Those are great questions to discuss now that we have entered the 88th Texas Legislature. The Texas Legislature is the state Senate and House of Representatives coming together to consider proposed laws and resolutions, consideration…
Read MoreNew Year, New Calm for Real Estate
New Year, New Calm for Real Estate The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that a new calm descended over home buying in January as increased inventory allowed buyers to shop around and sellers continued to enjoy more money at the closing table. A Collin County home buyer had 234.2% more homes to choose…
Read MoreBrokerBay Update: Home Inspectors, Photographers, and Pending Status Listings
BrokerBay Update: Home Inspectors, Photographers, and Pending Status Listings Booking Appointments: Home Inspectors and Photographers You asked, and we’ve heard you! NTREIS and BrokerBay have been working hard behind the scenes to make Home Inspector/Photographer booking easier for your marketplace. Previously, affiliates would call the BrokerBay Live Concierge, and be told to directly book the…
Read MoreCan Title Monitoring Services Really Prevent Someone from Stealing Your House?
Can Title Monitoring Services Really Prevent Someone from Stealing Your House? Co-Authored by Melanie Chaiken and Jennifer Kuczaj with Allegiance Title (Frisco and Plano locations) Over the past few years, there has been an abundance of television, radio, and social media ads from several companies proclaiming the same frightening message: Fraudsters are trying to steal…
Read MoreNational News: Pending Home Sales Increased 2.5% in December, Ending Six-Month Slide
National News: Pending Home Sales Increased 2.5% in December, Ending Six-Month Slide Pending home sales increased in December for the first time since May 2022 — following six consecutive months of declines — according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Northeast and Midwest recorded month-over-month reductions, while the South and West posted monthly gains.…
Read MoreSeller Concessions Reemerge in Residential Transactions
Seller Concessions Reemerge in Residential Transactions The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that a steady increase in new listings and the simultaneous decline of homes under contract increased the area’s months supply of homes for sale by three times. The area had 8.2% more new listings and 10.0% fewer homes that went under…
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