Put REALTOR Benefits® to Work
Designed with you in mind, NAR’s REALTOR Benefits® is your official member benefits resource, bringing you savings and unique offers on products and services just for REALTORS®. Whether for your professional or personal needs, make https://nar.realtor/RealtorBenefits the first place you stop when you shop.
How is Each Level of TREPAC Investment Recognized?
When you choose to invest in TREPAC, you choose to support your own industry. You also choose to fight for your client’s private property rights as well as advocate for homeownership. TREPAC is all about giving, so check out these graphics made by Texas REALTORS® that show how each level is recognized.
Blair Taylor Elected 2023 Secretary/Treasurer, 2023-2025 Directors Elected
At its April 28, 2022 meeting, the CCAR Board of Directors elected Blair Taylor to serve as 2023 Secretary/Treasurer. In addition, the following individuals were elected to serve as 2023-2025 Directors: Bill Cox, Barry Hardman, Nick Kline, and Terry Macaluso. Please join us in congratulating all our elected volunteer leaders! CCAR’s 2023 Board of…
The Top Three Things a Licensed Property Tax Consultant Wants You to Know
As everyone’s property tax bills start coming in, we are so grateful to have Jennifer Parker, REALTOR® and Licensed Property Tax Consultant, share with us her expertise in this area. If you disagree with the new value and want to file a protest with the County, Parker recommends you use the pin on your notice…
Make it Home to Those You Love: Evaluate Your Safety Protocols
Originally Published in the September 2021 Edition of North DFW Real Producers Magazine Did you know that being a REALTOR® means you are at a higher risk of being a victim of crime? It’s true, and now is a great time to evaluate and refresh your safety protocols. “The nature of real estate is a…
Property Tax Protests: Tips from an Appraiser
By Vaughn Kerkorian, Kerkorian Residential Appraisals and Member of CCAR’s REALTOR® & Lender Committee Over the past year, many homeowners have seen their equity in their home increase due to rising property values brought on by low interest rates, lack of inventory, and high buyer demand. As the Central Appraisal Districts (CADs) mail new property…
Median Home Sales Price in Texas Rises 18.6% in the First Quarter of 2022
The median sales price of Texas homes topped $325,000 during the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 18.6% compared to the same period last year, according to the 2022-Q1 Texas Quarterly Housing Report released today by Texas REALTORS®. “The demand for Texas housing continued its rapid, upward trajectory during the first three months of…
7 Reasons You Should Work With A REALTOR®
When you’re sick, you go to the doctor. When your car breaks down, you go to a mechanic. The point is that we always turn to professionals when we find ourselves in need of advice. Why should buying a home be any different? There are many reasons why you should work with a real estate…
Collin County Home Buyers Paid 108.5% of the Original List Price in March
The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that home prices continued to rise in March while inventory remained problematic throughout the county. In March, homes went under contract in 22 days for 108.5% of their original list price on average. At the closing table, home buyers paid a median sales price of $540,000, 37.2%…