Get Ready for the New Uniform Residential Loan Application Coming March 1
On March 1st of 2021, the new Uniform Residential Loan Application is being rolled out. After 20 years without change, the GSEs finally decided it was time. While the majority of the information asked for on the URLA is still the same, there are some noteworthy changes: The first thing that can be observed when…
HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Victims of Texas Severe Winter Storm
On Feb. 22, 2021, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the State of Texas to provide support to homeowners and homebuyers in areas affected by the Severe Winter Storm. On Feb. 19, 2021, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for the following…
Zillow Group to Acquire ShowingTime
On February 10, Zillow Group announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ShowingTime.com, Inc., an online scheduling platform for home showings. Read the official press release. Under the agreement, ShowingTime will maintain its existing data privacy policies and continue to operate as an open platform for its existing and new partners-many of…
CCAR Announces Annual Award Recipients
During the Collin County Business Development Meeting on February 9, CCAR announced its 2020 annual award winners. Join us in congratulating our members who received top honors: Leslie Rouda Smith, CCAR Past President and NAR 2021 President Elect, received the Lifetime Achievement Award for her many years of service to the Association, as well…
Texas Remains Second in the Nation for Relocation Activity in 2019
Texas ranked second in the nation for relocation activity in 2019, according to the 2021 edition of the Texas Relocation Report released by Texas REALTORS®, which analyzes the latest available migration data from the U.S. Census Bureau and U-Haul. “Once again, Texas welcomed more than half a million new residents from other states,” said Marvin Jolly, 2021…
Could Your REALTOR® Status be in Jeopardy?
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Roofing 101
In the state of Texas, no state certification is required to be a roofer. You should take time to find a roofing company that submits to voluntary annual testing through various National Associations. There are several variables to consider when deciding to replace your roof. Do you have missing shingles or shingles that have…
New Listings Stall While Homebuyers’ Demand Continues
The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that Collin County residents were just as motivated to list their home in December as the year prior, while homebuyers’ appetite for area homes increased. Relatively the same number of homeowners listed their home last month as in December 2019 (967 vs. 972), while 55.9% more homes…
Plan For Your Success
Last year was weird. I bet your 2020 vision board didn’t involve sweat pants, elbow bumps, or toilet paper wars. However, it might have included record sales volumes and a growing client list, both of which 2020 delivered in spades. If you began 2020 with intentionality and preparing for your big business boom, you were…
Trending Legal Issues and How to Stay on the Right Side of the Law
January 19 is a BIG Day It’s CCAR’s Blast Off 2021 Virtual Event! How Facebook’s Legal Challenges Change Things for You What the Law Says About Recording Potential Buyers Claim your spot now for CCAR’s virtual 2021 Blast Off Event on January 19, it just might be free*! Register Now *Every 50th person to register…