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Texas home sales reach record-breaking numbers in second quarter of 2021
Texas home sales reach record-breaking numbers in second quarter of 2021 Texas home sales reached a new high of 114,772 homes sold in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of 24.7% from the second quarter a year ago, according to the 2021-Q2 Texas Quarterly Housing Report released today by Texas REALTORS®. “Texas is in the middle…
Read MoreA Decade in Texas Real Estate Report
A Decade in Texas Real Estate Report Median home prices in Texas increased $112,200 over the past decade amid steadily increasing numbers of homes sold each year, according to a report released today by Texas REALTORS®. The report, A Decade in Texas Real Estate, features statewide and local-market data on total homes sold, median price,…
Read MoreHow HOA Laws Are Changing in Texas
How HOA Laws Are Changing in Texas Check out this quick reference page to get all the information you need to know on what the recent HOA reform means for you and your clients. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market Trends North DFW Real Producers Magazine Professional Development Spotlight Uncategorized…
Read MoreHow Important is a Home Warranty?
How Important is a Home Warranty? By Julie Altemus, Super Account Executive and member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee Given the competitive seller’s market we find ourselves in, home buyers may choose to forgo traditional practices during the home buying process. They may be willing to risk paying over appraisal, opt-out of a home inspection, and…
Read MoreFor the Betterment of Our Families: How the Pandemic Has Changed What Buyers Look for in a Home with Marissa Benat
For the Betterment of Our Families: How the Pandemic Has Changed What Buyers Look for in a Home with Marissa Benat https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/2027/2021/07/for-the-betterment-of-our-families-how-the-pandemic-has-changed-what-buyers-look-for-in-a-home-with-marissa-benat-soundbite-2e2a9303-332f-4330-b5a2-db46e40fc9ba.mp4 Come sit at the table with real estate pros Marissa Benat, CCAR President-Elect, and Ron Leach, CCAR President, as they discuss how the pandemic has changed what buyers look for in a home,…
Read MoreOppler Op-ed: Compensation Model, MLS Are Pro-Consumer
Oppler Op-ed: Compensation Model, MLS Are Pro-Consumer National Association of REALTORS® President Charlie Oppler is promoting the real estate industry’s compensation model and multiple listing service in a new national op-ed, explaining their pro-consumer benefits after the U.S. Department of Justice reneged on its settlement with the association. As part of the agreement with the…
Read MoreYour Real Estate Rundown for June 2021
Your Real Estate Rundown for June 2021 The Collin County housing stats for June 2021 are in, click below to see the most current data. 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…
Read MoreMoving Guide: Tips for an Easier Move
Moving Guide: Tips for an Easier Move Are you ready for your exciting new chapter living in Collin County? You’re in for friendly faces and a lot of fun. But before you get to all the great things your town has to offer, you must get through moving day. Here are some tips to make…
Read MoreNew Regulatory Rule Limits Investment Property and Second Home Mortgages
New Regulatory Rule Limits Investment Property and Second Home Mortgages By Mickey Lynam (NMLS 974623), IBERIABANK Mortgage, Member of CCAR’s REALTOR®/Lender Committee The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) which regulates Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two largest purchasers of mortgage loans from mortgage originators, has placed a tighter cap on the number of investment…
Read MoreCollin County’s Home Inventory Crisis Becomes the New Norm
Collin County’s Home Inventory Crisis Becomes the New Norm The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that, despite increased profits, homeowners remained reluctant to sell in June. This continued reluctance increased ongoing inventory shortages, as demand remained strong for North Texas homes. In June, homes remained on the market for 15 days, 70.0% less…
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