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Q2 Legislative Update
Q2 Legislative Update Texas Legislature ended Memorial Day: 140 is now over! Quick hits: The 86th Texas Legislature (regular session) ended May 27. As of 6 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, Texas REALTORS® followed 2,784 of 7,804 bills and resolutions filed. NAR Hill Visit: Hundreds of Texas REALTORS® advocate for real estate consumers Follow Texas…
Read MoreFAQ: Collin County Runoff Elections
FAQ: Collin County Runoff Elections Are you fully informed and ready to vote in the runoff elections beginning Tuesday, May 28 in Collin County? If so, congratulations! If not, you are not alone. Many (perhaps most) Collin County residents are unsure what runoff elections are, why they happen, and what candidate they support. It…
Read MoreCollin County Job Growth Secures a Seller’s Market
Collin County Job Growth Secures a Seller’s Market PLANO, Texas — The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that while some real estate markets across Texas are approaching a plateau, Collin County is not one of them. In April 2019, the CCAR Pulse area had 16.3% more projected closed sales than April 2018; continuing…
Read MoreRep. Jeff Leach of TXHD66 Facebook Live with Texas Tribune
Rep. Jeff Leach of TXHD66 Facebook Live with Texas Tribune The 86th Texas Legislature is coming to a close soon. Collin County’s own Rep. Jeff Leach of TXHD66 was interviewed by Texas Tribune as part of a panel on Wednesday, May 22. The interview was captured and shared via Facebook live, and can still be…
Read MoreCCAR Names Denaige Pizzutello Member Engagement Director
CCAR Names Denaige Pizzutello Member Engagement Director We are excited to announce that Denaige Pizzutello will be joining the CCAR team as Member Engagement Director beginning July 1, 2019. In this role, she will partner with CCAR’s departments to develop programs, resources, and tools aimed at ensuring extraordinary levels of success for our REALTOR® and…
Read MoreHow to Make your Facebook Posts Successful
How to Make your Facebook Posts Successful There is no doubt about it: in order to increase your sphere of influence, you must have an active social media presence. This week, I spoke with CCAR’s Social Media Specialist, Kendall Crawford, to ask what Facebook users can do to make their posts (and presence) on…
Read MoreWhat the Digital Age Means for Romance and Real Estate
What the Digital Age Means for Romance and Real Estate This article was originally published February 2019 in North DFW Real Producers Magazine For many Americans, the romantic progression from stranger to spouse involves a computer. No longer does the hunt for love require awkward pickup lines, unknowing if the recipient is single or in a…
Read MoreHow to Attend the 2019 REALTOR® EXPO “Like a Boss”
How to Attend the 2019 REALTOR® EXPO “Like a Boss” Have you been wishing for a convenient opportunity to network and connect with industry-related professionals all in one place? Your wish has come true! On Friday, May 10 from 1-5 p.m. the CCAR Banquet Room will house up to 30 real estate exhibitors who want…
Read MoreThe Answers to your Top Pet Expo Questions
The Answers to your Top Pet Expo Questions CCAR’s 2nd Annual Pet Expo is coming up on May 11, and this week we spoke with the event chair, Marissa Benat, to get answers to our top Pet Expo questions. Keep reading to hear the answers to the questions you’ve been meaning to ask: Q: I…
Read MoreMarch Home Sales Provided a “Happily Ever After” for Both Buyers and Sellers in 2019
March Home Sales Provided a “Happily Ever After” for Both Buyers and Sellers in 2019 PLANO, Texas — The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that buyers and sellers hit their stride in March 2019, resulting in more projected closed sales, fewer days on the market, and an increase in percent of original listing…
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