Treats Not Tricks for Collin County Homebuyers
Collin County Area Realtors (CCAR) reports October homebuyers and sellers were rewarded with treats not tricks across Collin County as the market performed much the same as the month prior. In October, Collin County homes remained on the market for an average of 54 days, the same amout of time as September and 31.7% longer…
You’re Invited to The October Government Affairs/TREPAC Committee Meeting
Now that the 2025 TREPAC year has begun, the CCAR Government Affairs and TREPAC committees would like to invite you to their joint monthly committee meetings! These meetings typically happen on the fourth Thursday of every month from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Plano headquarters banquet room. In these meetings, we talk about a…
CCAR Encourages You to Get Out and Participate in Early Voting for the 2024 Elections
Be sure to get your sticker! Early voting is underway, and we want to stress the importance of making your voice heard. Click here for Colling County Voting Locations: https://www.collincountytx.gov/Elections/polling-locations Click here for TREPAC-Supported Candidates on your ballot: https://texasrealtorssupport.com/ *Due to phone restrictions inside voting locations, we suggest you print out candidate information to bring…
Q&A: Shana Acquisto on What Collin County Area Homeowners Need to Know About Homeowners Associations
Written By: Mary Katherine Shapiro with Community Impact When it comes to buying or selling a home, one aspect individuals need to consider is if their community has a homeowner association. In the following Q&A, Collin County Area Realtors‘ Former President Shana Acquisto discusses how HOAs work, the pros and cons of living in a community with an…
Collin County Inches Towards a Balance Market
Collin County Area REALTORS® (CCAR) reports that the area may soon experience a balanced market as new listings increase across the county and homes take longer to go under contract. In September, Collin County homes remained on the market for an average of 54 days, 42.1% longer than September 2023, before going under contract for…
Collin County Area REALTORS® Surpasses Goal in Record Breaking TREPAC Year
The Collin County Area REALTORS® is proud to announce that, with the leadership of CCAR’s Government Affairs Director, Jason Petrie, and CCAR’s 2024 TREPAC Chair, Kayla Click, as well as the efforts of the Government Affairs/TREPAC Committees, we reached our 2024 TREPAC goal! Not only did we reach our goal of $385,160, but we surpassed…
Collin County Area REALTORS® Introduces NAR “Consumer Guide”
Collin County Area Realtors (CCAR) introduced its members to a continuing series of National Association of REALTORS® consumer resources designed to help agents who are REALTORS® empower home buyers and sellers following recent practice changes. To date, NAR has published eight installments in the series and will continue to release new resources in the weeks…
Home Warranty 101
Written By: Soroya LaMastra, First American Home Warranty and member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee. Prevent Buyer’s Remorse with a Home Warranty Buying a home can be daunting, especially for first-time buyers. When the sale finally closes, home buyers may feel relieved and a bit anxious. Your clients have budgeted for their new mortgage, but…
2025 Mandatory Dues Breakdown
Thank you for being a part of the REALTOR® community, now over 1.5 million members strong. As a Collin County Area REALTOR® (CCAR) member, you receive the support and benefits provided by the National Association of REALTORS®, Texas REALTORS®, and CCAR. Check out our 2025 infographic to get the full picture of how your 2025…
Collin County Area REALTORS® Presents Roadmap to Homeownership
Are you thinking about buying a home but overwhelmed with where to start? Have no fear, Collin County Area REALTORS® is here to help. In this market, first time homebuyers are facing challenges like never before. Between interest rates, home prices, inventory and more, it’s hard to know where to start. Don’t worry, we invite…