Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Named Among Top Ten Markets During and Post-COVID
A group of more than 20 leading economic and housing experts, including National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, participated in a consensus economic and real estate forecast that projects GDP growth of 3.5% and an annual unemployment rate of 6.2% in 2021. Housing prices are expected to climb 8% next year and 5.5%…
Want a Part in Interviewing CCAR’s Potential 2022 Leadership? Apply Now to Serve on CCAR’s Nominating Committee
CCAR is currently accepting applications from REALTOR® members who are interested in serving on CCAR’s Nominating Committee and who are not currently serving on CCAR’s Board of Directors. To interview all qualified candidates for Officer and Director positions submitted by the Credentialing Committee. To provide a list and score of each “recommended” candidate to the Board of the Directors. Shall…
Hot Topics with Lori Levy, General Counsel/Vice President of Legal Affairs for Texas REALTORS®
On October 22, Lori Levy, General Counsel/Vice President of Legal Affairs for Texas REALTORS®, discussed hot topics and need to know information at CCAR’s virtual IBN & Broker/Manager event. The full webinar can be viewed here. Download the accompanying PowerPoint presentation here.
Despite Pandemic, Texas Home Ownership Hits All-Time High
Texas’ homeownership rate is at an all-time high of 70 percent, according to the latest Texas Housing Insight report from the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. The state rate exceeds the nation’s 67.4 percent for the first time since 2012. “Strong sales activity during the third quarter pushed the Texas homeownership rate to…
The New Evolution of the Home
Originally Published in the November 2020 Edition of North DFW Real Producers Magazine Take a peek beneath the Christmas tree and you will have all the information you need to identify the new evolution of the home, SmartHomes. For multiple years now, SmartHome gadgets have lead the way as the number one gift category, resulting…
Collin County Housing Inventory Hits New Lows
The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that Collin County’s October housing inventory hit lows not seen since the housing boom of 2015, while home sales continued to climb. In October, Collin County had 56.4% more homes under contract compared to the same time last year, and 4.6% fewer new listings (1,658 vs. 1,738).…
Congratulations to Jessica Barker: CCAR’s New Professional Development Director
It is with great excitement that CCAR announces Jessica Barker has been named CCAR’s new Professional Development Director. Jessica brings a vast array of experience to this position, and looks forward to embracing new technology to make CCAR courses more convenient than ever. “While 2020 has been a difficult year, it made our adaptation to…
2020 General Election Voting and REALTOR® Party Supported Candidates
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3 Early Voting Dates: October 13-30 Voting Information and Locations: Collin County | Denton County | Dallas County The 2020 General Election is November 3. Please keep in mind that the general election consists of offices at the local, state, and federal levels. There are three main differences this November:…
Affordability Conundrum Continues for Collin County
The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that home sales continued to outpace new listings in September, reducing housing affordability across the county. Collin County had 53.5% more homes under contract in September 2020 compared to the same time last year, and 5.1% fewer new listings (1,647 vs. 1,736). A combination that further strained…
You Have Skin in the Political Game
Originally Published in the October 2020 Edition of North DFW Real Producers Magazine It may not rev your engine to talk about politics, much less trade associations or political action committees, but what about the down payment options available to first time home buyers or the ability to purchase a home in a flood…