U.S. Supreme Court Ends CDC Eviction Moratorium
The U.S. Supreme Court ended the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC’s) eviction moratorium Thursday night, giving much-needed relief to America’s small housing providers facing financial hardship for more than a year. In a 6-3 ruling, a majority of justices agreed that the stay on the lower court’s order finding the CDC’s eviction moratorium…
Signs of a Stabilizing Real Estate Market Emerge in Collin County
The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that July showed signs of a stabilizing housing market as new listings and homes under contract remain stable when compared to the year prior. In July, 1.1% fewer new listings entered the market (2,224 vs. 2,249) and 1.0% less homes went under contract compared to the year…
Texas home sales reach record-breaking numbers in second quarter of 2021
Texas home sales reached a new high of 114,772 homes sold in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of 24.7% from the second quarter a year ago, according to the 2021-Q2 Texas Quarterly Housing Report released today by Texas REALTORS®. “Texas is in the middle of a record-breaking summer selling season with unprecedented demand for housing,”…
A Decade in Texas Real Estate Report
Median home prices in Texas increased $112,200 over the past decade amid steadily increasing numbers of homes sold each year, according to a report released today by Texas REALTORS®. The report, A Decade in Texas Real Estate, features statewide and local-market data on total homes sold, median price, days on market and average price per…
How HOA Laws Are Changing in Texas
Check out this quick reference page to get all the information you need to know on what the recent HOA reform means for you and your clients.
How Important is a Home Warranty?
Given the competitive seller’s market we find ourselves in, home buyers may choose to forgo traditional practices during the home buying process. They may be willing to risk paying over appraisal, opt-out of a home inspection, and not select a home warranty. Owning a home is one of the greatest investments a person can make,…
For the Betterment of Our Families: How the Pandemic Has Changed What Buyers Look for in a Home with Marissa Benat
Come sit at the table with real estate pros Marissa Benat, CCAR President-Elect, and Ron Leach, CCAR President, as they discuss how the pandemic has changed what buyers look for in a home, and what changes they think are sticking around. Listen to the full episode at www.WelcomeToTheTop.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
Oppler Op-ed: Compensation Model, MLS Are Pro-Consumer
As part of the agreement with the DOJ, which was struck last November, NAR committed to making certain changes in its Code of Ethics and MLS policies to further support market competition. However, the DOJ withdrew its consent to the agreement in an unprecedented move earlier this month, and NAR’s mandatory policy changes are now…
Moving Guide: Tips for an Easier Move
Are you ready for your exciting new chapter living in Collin County? You’re in for friendly faces and a lot of fun. But before you get to all the great things your town has to offer, you must get through moving day. Here are some tips to make your move quicker and easier. Let…