The Law of Supply and Demand Prevails in July 2020
The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that home prices began to react to increased demand as record low interest rates motivated Collin County buyers. In July, Collin County had virtually the same number of new listings as July 2019 (2,211 vs. 2,216) and 40.2% more homes under contract. A combination that continued to…
Texas Homeownership Rate Sets Record
More Texas households own a home than ever. According to the latest Texas Housing Insight report from the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, the state’s homeownership rate hit a record 67.5 percent in June. “Despite falling sales in April and May, Texas’ second quarter homeownership rate was the highest since record-keeping began in…
CCAR Seeks Applicants for TAR/Texas REALTORS® Director
CCAR is currently seeking applicants to serve as a TAR/Texas REALTORS® Director. This Director would represent CCAR and would be a part of the the Texas REALTORS® Board of Directors, which consists of the Leadership Team, Regional Vice Presidents, Appointees, Past Chairmen and elected representatives of local associations. The Texas REALTORS® Board of Directors is…
Your June 2020 Real Estate Rundown
The Collin County housing stats for June 2020 are in, click below to see the most current data
Collin County Home Sales Soar as Inventory Struggles to Keep Up
The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports soaring home sales in June, despite a continued decrease in new listings. In June 2020, Collin County had 47% more homes under contract than in June 2019. At the same time, 11.7% fewer homes entered the market—reducing inventory to 3,561 or 35.1% less than the year prior…
TREC Updates and Information from TREC Chair, Scott Kesner
On June 30, Scott Kesner, Chair of the Texas Real Estate Comission provided TREC updates and information during a virtual Business Development Meeting (BDM). You can listen to the full webinar below.
2020 Legislative Update with State Representative Jeff Leach
On June 9, a 2020 Legislative Update was presented to members by State Representative Jeff Leach during a virtual Business Development Meeting (BDM). You can listen to the full webinar below.
CCAR Mourns the Passing of Dorothy Rolater, CCAR Past President
CCAR is sad to announce the passing of Past President, Dorothy Rolater. Dorothy was CCAR’s president in 1973 and again in 1976. Dorothy was designated by the National Association of REALTORS® as a REALTOR® Emeritus in 2014. Due to concerns about gatherings during COVID-19, Dorothy’s memorial service will be livestreamed on Facebook on Friday, July…
Why Advocacy During a Pandemic Matters
(And why your TREPAC investment is more important now than ever before!) Investing in a Political Action Committee (PAC) may not be something that’s currently in your budget, but if you are a real estate professional, your $35 Fair Share investment in TREPAC should be. It has long been said in the political world: “If…
Shana Acquisto Elected 2021 Secretary/Treasurer, 2021-2023 Directors Elected
At its June 25, 2020 meeting, the CCAR Board of Directors elected Shana Acquisto to serve as 2021 Secretary/Treasurer. In addition, the following individuals were elected to serve as 2021-2023 Directors: Christy Black, Georgina Hennen, Blair Taylor, and Lee Warren. Please join us in congratulating all of our elected volunteer leaders! CCAR’s 2021 Board of…