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Mortgage Credit Certificate
Mortgage Credit Certificate Written By: Caron Witherspoon, Loan Officer with Fairway Mortgage and Member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee Did you know that if your borrower is a first-time homebuyer, they can apply for a mortgage interest tax credit? It reduces their federal income taxes every year by allowing them to get a percentage of what…
Read MoreExperiencing NTREIS Issues? Try This.
Experiencing NTREIS Issues? Try This. NTREIS is aware that users are experiencing issues when logging into the system and is actively working to resolve the issue. In the meantime, try these troubleshooting tools to get you where you need to go. 1. Clear the cache in your browser. 2. Make sure you are using the…
Read MoreComing August 2: New NTREIS Dashboard Layout
Coming August 2: New NTREIS Dashboard Layout NTREIS will launch a new Single Sign On Dashboard layout on August 2. Check out this video for a sneak peek of what to expect. *NTREIS is aware that users have experienced issues when logging into the system and is actively working to resolve the issue. In…
Read MoreCheck Out CCAR July Committee Reports
Check Out CCAR July Committee Reports If you aren’t part of a committee at CCAR, you are missing out! We hope to see you next month, but until then, members can access CCAR July Committee Reports within the InfoHub. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market Trends North DFW Real…
Read MoreCollin County Housing Market Shows Strong Opportunities for Savvy Buyers
Collin County Housing Market Shows Strong Opportunities for Savvy Buyers The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that in a market where the winds of change are blowing, savvy buyers in Collin County are seizing the moment as sellers receive 98.3% of the original list price in June 2023—a bold shift from homes selling…
Read MoreNational News: Existing-Home Sales Retreated 3.3% in June; Monthly Median Sales Price Reached Second-Highest Amount Ever
National News: Existing-Home Sales Retreated 3.3% in June; Monthly Median Sales Price Reached Second-Highest Amount Ever Existing-home sales slipped in June, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Sales varied among the four major U.S. regions, with the Northeast experiencing gains, the Midwest holding steady, and the South and West posting decreases. All four regions…
Read MoreMyth-Busting Common VA Loan Misperceptions
Myth-Busting Common VA Loan Misperceptions Watch the latest CCAR REALTOR® & Lender Minute as committee members John Holland and Mark Alexander tackle common VA Loan misperceptions. Tune in to make sure you are properly serving those who served our country. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market Trends North DFW Real…
Read MoreHelp Clients Navigate Allen ISD’s Updated School Boundaries
Help Clients Navigate Allen ISD’s Updated School Boundaries Note to Collin County Association of REALTORS® Members from Allen ISD: Allen ISD recently realigned its school boundaries to better accommodate the growth patterns of the community and to efficiently use and maintain its facilities. Because of these changes, Anderson Elementary School is now an early childhood…
Read MoreCollin County Median Home Price Declines as Homes Sales Increase
Collin County Median Home Price Declines as Homes Sales Increase The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that the fifth month of 2023 continued the year’s 5-month trend of increased closed sales as the county’s median home price trended downward. In May 2023, homes under contract increased by 21.4% from May 2022, while the…
Read MoreNational News: US Housing Market Needs More Than 300,000 Affordable Homes for Middle-Income Buyers
National News: US Housing Market Needs More Than 300,000 Affordable Homes for Middle-Income Buyers The U.S. housing market is short more than 300,000 affordable homes for middle-income buyers, according to a new analysis from the National Association of Realtors® and Realtor.com®. The country’s persistent housing inventory crunch impacts middle-income buyers more than any other income…
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