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Changes to National Flood Insurance Program will Have Significant Impact on Real Estate Industry
Changes to National Flood Insurance Program will Have Significant Impact on Real Estate Industry By Ronald Hodges, REALTOR®, Member of CCAR’s REALTOR®/Lender Committee Key Changes FEMA-NFIP Effective Oct. 1, 2021, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) made significant changes to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) factoring into insurance pricing modeling more elements that…
Read MoreCollin County Home Prices Continue to Rise Due to Lack of Inventory and High Demand
Collin County Home Prices Continue to Rise Due to Lack of Inventory and High Demand The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that home sales continued to outpace new listings throughout Collin County as homes continued to sell faster and for more money than the year before. In September, Collin County had 6.6% fewer…
Read More75% of CCAR Members Have Completed their NAR Code of Ethics Requirement
75% of CCAR Members Have Completed their NAR Code of Ethics Requirement 75% of CCAR members have completed their NAR Code of Ethics (COE) requirement for this cycle. Are you one of the few who will be left behind? Check your COE status here. Take the class free anytime here. Register to take the…
Read MoreHave You Seen Us in the News Lately?
Have You Seen Us in the News Lately? The real estate market is on top of many North DFW residents’ minds, and CCAR is proud to be a leading source of market information. Have you seen us in the news lately? Home sales continue to outpace new listings in Collin County, as median price jumps…
Read MoreTexas Condominium and Townhome Sales Increase, Median Price Rises from 2020 to 2021
Texas Condominium and Townhome Sales Increase, Median Price Rises from 2020 to 2021 Texas condominium and townhome sales rose between July 2020 and June 2021, compared to the same period the previous year, according to the 2021 edition of the Texas Condominium Sales Report released today by Texas Realtors. The number of condominiums sold across the state…
Read MoreCollin County Resumes Familiar Trajectory of Shrinking Inventory
Collin County Resumes Familiar Trajectory of Shrinking Inventory The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that despite seeing signs of possible housing market stabilization in July, August home sales outpaced new listings, continuing the familiar trajectory of shrinking inventory. In August, 7.0% fewer new listings entered the market (1,710 vs. 1,839) and 8.2% more…
Read MoreBe a REALTOR® In Action on NTX Giving Day
Be a REALTOR® In Action on NTX Giving Day Donate Now What happens when a refrigerator of food spoils from lost power and a family can’t afford to replace it? Where do North Texas non-profits get funding to continue to care for the community? One place funding can be found and refrigerators filled is the…
Read MoreDo you Love a Balanced Budget?
Do you Love a Balanced Budget? Are you an expense and revenue person? Do you love a good budget? We have just the thing for you! Apply before October 7, 2022 to serve on the CCAR Budget and Finance Committee. Openings will become available for a term beginning January 1, 2023 through Dec. 31, 2024.…
Read MoreU.S. Supreme Court Ends CDC Eviction Moratorium
U.S. Supreme Court Ends CDC Eviction Moratorium The U.S. Supreme Court ended the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC’s) eviction moratorium Thursday night, giving much-needed relief to America’s small housing providers facing financial hardship for more than a year. In a 6-3 ruling, a majority of justices agreed that the stay on the lower…
Read MoreSigns of a Stabilizing Real Estate Market Emerge in Collin County
Signs of a Stabilizing Real Estate Market Emerge in Collin County The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that July showed signs of a stabilizing housing market as new listings and homes under contract remain stable when compared to the year prior. In July, 1.1% fewer new listings entered the market (2,224 vs. 2,249)…
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