Congratulations to Bri Westbury: CCAR’s New Communications Director
It is with great excitement that CCAR announces Bri Westbury has been named CCAR’s new Communications Director. Bri’s large business skill set and industry knowledge, coupled with years of experience in marketing and public relations, will further our quality communications programs well into the future “The CCAR Communications team knows it is vital for our…
January 2022 Real Estate Rundown
Get the latest stats and numbers for the January 2022 market in Collin County here.
Has Texas’ Land Rush Run its Course?
A year in which Texas rural land sales reached unprecedented highs ended with a surprising slowdown. Total land sales for 2021 surpassed 2020 by 17.8 percent. That was despite a fourth quarter with 953 fewer sales than the same period of 2020. “There were 9,055 Texas land sales in 2021,” said Dr. Charles Gilliland, research…
Old Phones May No Longer Connect To 911
We would like to thank the McKinney Police Department for making the public aware that soon phone carriers will be removing 3G networks from use. This means most older phones and tablets may no longer connect to 9-1-1. We encourage everyone to contact their network provider to ensure you are on a plan with an…
New Matrix Coming March 1
Find the latest Matrix conversion update here: NTREIS Provides a Matrix Conversion Update Information Courtesy of NTREIS The new Matrix is now live. The biggest change for many will be the final removal of MLS Areas and SubAreas. Imported Saved Searches will show as “Imported SS” or as “Imported SS*”. Those with an asterisk contain…
What You Missed at Blast Off 2022
Blast Off 2022 was a huge success thanks to our vendors, attendees, and powerhouse presenters. We couldn’t be more proud of NAR President Leslie Rouda Smith. Rouda Smith’s dedication to real estate professionals safety, strength, and sustainability is inspiring. Attendees were the first to hear Kelly Milligan’s 2022 Economic Forecast and can strategically plan with…
Is Paying List Price for a Home a Thing of the Past?
The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports one year has passed since buyers could expect to buy a house for list price as limited inventory and strong demand continued push home prices beyond the listed amount. In January, homes went under contract in 29 days for 103.8% of their original list price on average-marking…
Working with HOAs Regarding SB 1588: Proactive and Practical Experience
By Jonathan Roberts at SilverTop Property Management and Member of CCAR’s Property Management Committee The CCAR January Property Management Committee meeting focused on Texas Senate Bill 1588. The 2021 Texas 87th Legislative Session closed with new bills that significantly affect property owners associations (POAs/HOAs) governed under Chapter 209 of the Texas Property Code (TPC). Effective…
11 Essential Packing Supplies You’ll Need to Make Moving Day Easier
By Francey Beall of Fantastic Moves and Member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee It’s not surprising that moving is considered one of life’s most stressful events. After all, you need to pack up pretty much all your possessions and it has to get done by a certain date. That’s why stocking up on packing supplies ahead…
Early Voting for March 1st Primary
Early voting for the March 1, 2022 Primary is coming up and we want to help you prepare. Here are a few things to know: Last day to apply for Ballot by Mail: Friday, February 18, 2022 (Received) Early Voting: Monday, February 14, 2022 – Sunday, February 20, 2022 and Tuesday, February 22, 2022 – Friday, February…