Victory in West Crossing: What it Means for You
Collin County Area REALTORS® (CCAR) is thrilled to announce that the proposed rental ban in the West Crossing community was withdrawn in June 2024. This is a clear win for Realtors, their clients, homeowners, and the City of Anna. This outcome demonstrates the power of informed and early engagement by our dedicated Realtors and the…
Congratulations to CCAR Member, Kristin Smith, for Appearance on HGTV’s Battle on the Beach
CCAR is proud to announce that one of our very own has appeared on HGTV’s Battle on the Beach, Season 4! Kristin Smith, daughter of Past CCAR & NAR President, Leslie Rouda Smith, and her wife, Chyenne Smith, showed their creative side as they battle it out, renovation style. You can check out their interview…
Government Affairs/TREPAC May Recap
Government Affairs/TREPAC May Recap Thursday, May 23 Last month’s meeting kicked-off with our guest speaker, Jamie Kohlmann. At the time of the meeting, Kohlmann was preparing for her run-off election for State Board of Education for District 12, which includes counties such as Dallas, Collin, Grayson, Cook, Denton, and more. She spoke about the need…
CCAR Launches New Video Series: REal Stories
Sit down with our first guest, Kayla Click, CCAR TREPAC Chair & TREPAC Region 4 Trustee, as she reflects on the most rewarding moment in her career. Be sure to have a tissue near by! Everyone has a story, visit ccar.net/real-stories to tell yours.
City of Plano Introduces New Short Term Rental Ordinance
The City of Plano recently introduced a new Short Term Rental Ordinance and we had the pleasure of sitting down with city officials to talk about it. Christina Day, Director of Planning and Curtis Howard, Director of Neighborhood Services shared with us why the City of Plano took action with short term rentals, what it…
National News: NAR Applauds VA Announcement of Home Loan Benefit Changes
National Association of Realtors® President Kevin Sears issued the following statement in response to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announcement of a “Buyer-Broker Agent Temporary Local Variance Circular”: “The VA’s home loan guaranty is the only program that explicitly bans buyers from directly paying for professional real estate representation. We applaud the VA for revising this policy and allowing veterans…
Benefits of TREC HVAC Inspections
Written By: Garrett Hand and Mike Kemper, Owners of Elite Inspection Group and members of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee. Summer is close and that means your HVAC system will be in full working mode. When it comes to maintaining a comfortable and energy-efficient home in Texas, ensuring the proper functioning of your HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and…
1031 Exchanges: Common Mistakes to Avoid
Written By: Whitney Nash, Owner of Above & Below 1031 LLC and member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee. A 1031 exchange, named after Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, is a powerful tax-deferral strategy used by real estate investors to defer capital gains taxes when selling investment property. Instead of recognizing the capital gains and…
111 To-Dos to Sell Your Home
So, you’re ready to buy a home. Here’s your next 111 to-dos! Or, do 1 thing. Find a buyer’s agent. CCAR members can download this visually impactful document in the resource folder of their CCAR Info Hub.
Supra eKEY® App Settings
You can adjust many features in the Supra eKEY® app to customize it for your needs. Learn more below! Click Here for Supra’s May 2024 Newsletter with Training & Resources Post content here.