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Texas Million-Dollar Home Sales Increase Nearly 90 Percent from 2020 to 2021
Texas Million-Dollar Home Sales Increase Nearly 90 Percent from 2020 to 2021 The number of Texas homes that sold for $1 million or higher from November 2020 to October 2021 increased 89.6% compared to the previous reporting period to 11,980 sales, according to the 2021 Texas Luxury Home Sales Report released today by Texas REALTORS®.…
Read MoreRural Land Expert: ‘Insatiable Appetite’ for Land, Record Prices, and Activity that ‘Defies Fundamentals’
Rural Land Expert: ‘Insatiable Appetite’ for Land, Record Prices, and Activity that ‘Defies Fundamentals’ Competition for a limited supply of land for sale pits investors, developers, and end-users against each other. In no place in Texas is this truer than in the Austin-Waco-Hill Country region (see map). Research Economist Dr. Charles Gilliland with the Texas…
Read MoreCollin County Association of REALTORS® Installs 2022 Leadership
Collin County Association of REALTORS® Installs 2022 Leadership The Collin County Association of REALTORS® (CCAR) held its 2022 Installation of Officers and Directors on November 19 at the Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort and Spa in Frisco. The event’s theme, “Back to the Future of Real Estate,” provided the backdrop for the installation of Marissa…
Read MoreNAR Profile of Home Buyer and Sellers Draws National Media
NAR Profile of Home Buyer and Sellers Draws National Media The National Association of REALTORS® released its 2021 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, garnering coverage in a wide range of national media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, Realtor.com®, and MarketWatch. The annual report covers demographics, preferences, and experiences of buyers and sellers across…
Read MoreIs the Texas Housing Frenzy Over?
Is the Texas Housing Frenzy Over? Housing market indicators are signaling the Texas housing frenzy is over, says a research economist for the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University. “Both housing sales growth and housing price growth have peaked and are slowing,” said Dr. Luis Torres. “In addition, months of inventory, listings,…
Read MoreTexas Home Sales Decrease, Median Price Rises in Third Quarter of 2021
Texas Home Sales Decrease, Median Price Rises in Third Quarter of 2021 Texas REALTORS® releases 2021-Q3 edition of the Texas Quarterly Housing Report The Texas housing market slowed slightly following a strong summer sales season, according to the 2021-Q3 Texas Quarterly Housing Report released today by Texas REALTORS®. The number of homes sold across the state declined 3.5%…
Read MorePending Home Sales Dip 2.3% Nationally in September
Pending Home Sales Dip 2.3% Nationally in September Pending home sales dipped in September, retreating slightly following a previous month of growth, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Each of the four major U.S. regions saw contract activity decline month-over-month and year-over-year, with the Northeast weathering the largest yearly drop. The Pending Home Sales…
Read MoreCorelogic Product Re-Brand Guide
Corelogic Product Re-Brand Guide Information Courtesy of NTREIS Corelogic is rebranding all products to better indicate their function. You will begin to see references to the “new” product names, so here is your guide: Corelogic Listing Management Platform (CLLMP) – Matrix Corelogic Property Insights Platform – Realist Corelogic Data Management Platform – Trestle Categories CCAR…
Read MoreWho Can Perform Property Management Services
Who Can Perform Property Management Services By Lee Warren, Prospect Inspectors, Inc., Professional Inspector License #8411 and member of CCAR’s Property Management Committee One of the most common complaints submitted to the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is in relation to property management. TREC requires that license holders must be competent in the field in…
Read MoreChanges to Matrix Auto Email Verbiage
Changes to Matrix Auto Email Verbiage Information Courtesy of NTREIS Minor changes were made to the Auto Email default messaging, which are displayed below. “Current” reflects the old messaging and “New” reflects the changes just made. The default email is clearer and more concise and can still be customized by the agent. Categories CCAR Events…
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