The Essential Real Estate Agent
Buying a home is the largest and most complex transaction most people will make in their lifetime, with volumes of property, neighborhood, transaction, legal, and regulatory details to have to navigate. Having an expert, local professional manage the process is more important than ever. For help finding an agent that can fit your needs, go…
Collin County Welcomes a New Season of Home Buying and Selling
The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that as the leaves turned, Collin County welcomed a new season of home buying and selling as homes remained on the market longer, continued to sell below their original list price, and increased housing inventory. In October, Collin County homes remained on the market for 37 days…
3 Ways to Maximize the Value of Your Real Estate Agent
Having a trustworthy REALTOR® is key to a successful transaction. Here’s a few ways to maximize the value of your agent: Use their knowledge on the home buying process- Real estate agents have access to the largest database of available homes in the United States. This gives you an advantage over home buyers not using…
NTYPN Raises $3,790 to Provide Over 11,300 Meals for Minnie’s Food Pantry
Thursday, October 27, the North Texas Young Professionals Network (NTYPN) hosted its fourth annual Taste of NTYPN event, and it was a smashing success! Not only was there great food, music, and networking, it was a night to give back. This event brought in a grand total of $3,790 which will allow Minnie’s Food Pantry…
A Quick Q&A with the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County
Question: What does the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County (CACCC) do? Answer: The CACCC is a non-profit in Plano with a mission to provide safety, healing, and justice to families and children who are victims of neglect and abuse. The center uses a multi-disciplinary team approach, providing all the services in one building…
National News: Existing-Home Sales Decreased 1.5% in September
Existing-home sales descended in September, the eighth month in a row of declines, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Three out of the four major U.S. regions notched month-over-month sales contractions, while the West held steady. On a year-over-year basis, sales dropped in all regions. Total existing-home sales,1 https://www.nar.realtor/existing-home-sales, completed transactions that include single-family homes,…
NTREIS Brings BrokerBay Showing Services to Subscribers
Get Started with BrokerBay NTREIS has not previously provided a showing service, though they do integrate with other showing platforms. The BrokerBay product will not only be fully integrated with your listings in Matrix but will also connect to your Supra keyholder services. Brokers may choose to continue using the showing platform of their…
Why are Home Insurance Rates so High?
Written By: Barney Schwartz, SVP at Assured Partners and Member of CCAR’s REALTOR® and Lender Committee Have you reviewed your home insurance policy lately? Is it adequately insured to rebuild your house given today’s marketplace with high costs for supplies and shortages of labor? Many insurance companies are increasing coverage amounts, which is resulting in…
Mortgage Brokers Can Help You Win in 2023
Written By Ben Strube, Owner of Mortgage on a Mission and Member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee. How do you create a referral-based business as a REALTOR®? How do we build a business, focus on doing great work for our clients, and have our phone ring with the new clients we need to keep our sales…
A New Showing Service is Coming to NTREIS in 2023
North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS) has announced its selection of the BrokerBay showing management and scheduling service for 52,000 REALTOR® members in the Dallas – Fort Worth metropolitan area. The BrokerBay service is available through Supra and will be accessible for all NTREIS users in 2023. “NTREIS is committed to providing cutting-edge technologies…