Misaligned Price or Housing Bubble?: What is Causing Rising Home Prices and When “Normal” Will Return
Why are homes prices continuing to rise and when will they go back down? Luis Torres, Research Economist at the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M, tackles these questions and more on this episode of Welcome to the Top. Listen now at www.WelcomeToTheTop.com or wherever you like to stream podcasts.
Ten Must Do Activities in the Collin County and DFW Area
Now that summer is here, you’re probably wondering what day trip you’ll take your kids on, or maybe you need a getaway of your own. Staying inside probably isn’t an option, because, let’s be honest, last year was enough. Luckily for you, the Collin County and DFW area offer tons of fun. Keep on reading…
Attention Property Managers
Are You Ready to Get Better At: Attracting Superior Owners and Tenants Marketing and Leasing Tenant Screening Compliance and Inspection Accounting and Financial Reporting Keeping Current with Hot Topics and Trends Understanding Eviction Procedures Providing Maintenance, Access, and Support If you answered “yes,” then you need to be actively participating with CCAR’s Property Management Committee.…
Collin County Home Prices Continue to Rise with the Summer Heat
The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that in May, Collin County homebuyers continued to pay over list price as they competed for limited homes, raising Collin County’s most popular price point by $200,000. In May, homes remained on the market for 67.9% less time than the year prior and sold for 105.7% of…
Legal Landmines of 2021: Recording Devices and Facebook Ads
What are the top legal landmines of 2021 and what do you need to do to make sure you are safe? Trista Curzydlo, J.D. identfied two at CCAR’s Blast Off 2021, and agent beware- your Errors and Omissions Insurance does not promise coverage on these liabilities. Private conversations are a thing of the past when…
When HOAs Overstep Private Homeownership Rights
Homeowners Associations (HOAs) are established in residential communities to oversee, manage, and maintain the neighborhood. For homeowners in an HOA, this usually comes with a price: rules and regulations. If you buy a house within an HOA, you’re automatically a member. This means you’re also agreeing to the handbook of covenants that comes with owning…
A Bar-Raiser for Professionalism: Your C2EX What, Why, & How’s Answered by Hagan Stone
What is the Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) Program? Why was it created and how do real estate professionals benefit from the program? Listen as Hagan Stone, 2019 NAR Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) Committee Chair, provides these answers and more.
New Build Buyers Beware
With the availability of houses for sale in such short supply, many buyers are turning to new home construction to find their new dream home. New homes can provide a buyer an opportunity to get exactly what they want in a home as it relates to layout and cosmetic details that they might not be…
Increased Inventory Fails to Satiate Buyer Demand in Collin County
The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that despite increased new listings, demand continued to drive prices higher in April as homes sold faster and for more money than months prior. While buyers had more new listings to consider in April compared to the year prior (1,983 vs. 1,581), demand continued to outpace inventory…