In Case You Missed It: Meet David Long, 2020 CCAR President
Originally Published in the November 2019 Edition of North DFW Real Producers Magazine “Don’t make me sound stuffy,” was CCAR’s 2020 President David Long’s only request when sitting down for an interview to discuss his 2020 vision for CCAR. As an avid ice hockey player until the age of 62, happily married for 50 years,…
Collin County Association of Realtors Installs 2020 Leadership
The Collin County Association of REALTORS® (CCAR) held its 2020 Installation of Officers and Directors on November 19 at the Plano Event Center in Plano. The event’s theme, “Association of Excellence,” provided the backdrop for the installation of David Long as CCAR’s 2020 President. As a REALTOR® with Ebby Halliday, Realtors, Long now leads the…
Collin County Realtors Knew the Drill in October 2019
CCAR reports that Collin County Realtors knew the drill in October 2019, with steady conditions allowing homes to be listed with predictable gains and list-to-close timelines. In October 2109, sellers received 96.20% of their original list price, the same amount received by sellers in September 2019 and a mere 0.03% increase from October 2018 (95.90%).…
Searching for a Unique Opportunity to Serve?
There are a number of unique volunteer positions currently accepting applications, is one right for you? Take a moment to review the open positions below, then email Deb Garen at deb@ccar.net by Nov. 20, 2019 to apply. Texas Association of REALTORS® (TAR)/Texas REALTORS® Regional Vice Presidents The Regional Vice Presidents are part of the Executive…
Go Vote: Learn Why Texas REALTORS® Support Propositions 2, 3, & 8
Early voting for the Constitutional Amendment election has begun. There are important issues directly impacting you and your client’s quality of life on the ballot, don’t let someone else decide. Take a moment to look at the propositions Texas REALTORS® are supporting, then get to the polls! Collin County early voting locations and hours can…
Why the Buyer/Borrower is not the Appraiser’s Client
Did you read last week’s blog discussing appraisal do’s and don’ts by Vaughn Kerkorian of Kerkorian Residential Appraisals? We loved the feedback we received from our members who read the post! Your questions and engagement help us provide you with the information you want to know. Many of you asked: “Why is the buyer not…
Appraisal Do’s and Don’ts
By Vaughn Kerkorian of Kerkorian Residential Appraisals and Member of CCAR’s REALTOR®/Lender Committee Once the appraisal appointment has been scheduled, what can a real estate agent do to best assist their client and the appraiser without creating undue influence within the appraisal process? Do It is permissible to meet the appraiser at the scheduled appointment.…
The One Thing Collin County Doesn’t Have
This article was originally published October 2019 in North DFW Real Producers Magazine It’s that time of year again when people pay to tour homes and be scared to tears. As a Realtor, you are constantly in strange homes with the potential for the unknown to pop out from behind the curtain. Spooky situations in…
What Everyone Wants to Know About the Texas High Speed Train
Texas Central is the company undertaking the development, design, construction, finance, and operation of the innovative new high-speed passenger train line connecting North Texas and Greater Houston, aka the “Bullet Train.” At the October 8 Plano Business Development Meeting Rebecca Cowle, Director of External Affairs for Texas Central, presented an exclusive project update to CCAR…
Stability and Growth in the Collin County Housing Market
PLANO, Texas — The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that the Collin County market was roughly the same in September 2019 as September 2018—only better. “Seasonal market trends are anticipated in the fall as home buyers and sellers prioritize other areas of their lives. In September, we saw that with fewer sellers listing…