CCAR News
Advocacy, Policy, and Innovation: Key Takeaways from the Texas REALTORS® Winter Meeting with Jason Petrie and Marvin Jolly
Advocacy, Policy, and Innovation: Key Takeaways from the Texas REALTORS® Winter Meeting with Jason Petrie and Marvin Jolly In the world of real estate, staying informed about policy changes, market trends, and new business strategies is essential for success. That’s why we’re excited to share our recent conversation with Jason Petrie, CCAR’s Government Affairs Director,…
Read MoreAnnouncing CCAR TRLP Class XVII
Announcing CCAR TRLP Class XVII Please join us in congratulating these Collin County Area REALTORS® and area association participants on their acceptance into the 2025 Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program (TRLP) Class XVII. They were nominated, accepted, and now begin their journey to becoming part of an elite group of real estate leaders. Click here to…
Read MoreCollin County Home Inventory Accelerates Sales Not Prices
Collin County Home Inventory Accelerates Sales Not Prices CCAR reports that Collin County homeowners listed their homes at an increasing rate, accelerating sales but not prices throughout the county. In February 2025, new listings in Collin County increased by 7.1% compared to February 2024. Combined with an already growing inventory, this gave buyers 55.3% more…
Read More1031 Exchanges: Navigating the Identification Rules and 45-Day and 180-Day Deadlines
1031 Exchanges: Navigating the Identification Rules and 45-Day and 180-Day Deadlines By: Whitney Nash, Qualified Intermediary & Owner, Above & Below 1031, LLC and CCAR Affiliate Committee Member Investing in real estate can be a powerful way to build wealth, and savvy investors often leverage strategies to maximize their returns while minimizing tax burdens.…
Read MoreOmni MLS Brings Easy Access to Latin American Listings
Omni MLS Brings Easy Access to Latin American Listings Welcome to your NEW MLS member benefit, Omni Multiple Listing Service (Omni MLS)! CCAR Members are invited to a local training on March 13 led by Omni MLS CEO Ross Buck to ensure you get the most out of your NEW MLS member benefit. Learn More…
Read MoreBehind the Renovations, Real Estate Tips, and HGTV Reality TV Magic
Behind the Renovations, Real Estate Tips, and HGTV Reality TV Magic In the world of HGTV, renovations aren’t just about transforming spaces—they’re about creating drama, telling stories, and adding a sprinkle of reality TV magic. Kristin Smith, REALTOR®, investor, and speaker, knows this all too well. As a competitor on Battle on the Beach, Kristin…
Read MoreCCAR Honored with 2024 Mark Lehman Governmental Affairs Achievement Award
CCAR Honored with 2024 Mark Lehman Governmental Affairs Achievement Award Collin County Area Realtors (CCAR) was awarded the prestigious 2024 Mark Lehman Governmental Affairs Achievement Award at the Texas Realtors Winter Meeting in Austin. This distinguished honor is presented annually to a local Texas Realtor association that has demonstrated exceptional performance in fundraising, grassroots engagement,…
Read MoreCalling All Podcast Fans
Calling All Podcast Fans We want YOUR input to shape the future of our podcast, Welcome to the Top! We’re hosting a focus group to get your thoughts, ideas, and feedback on what you love, what you want to see more of, and what we could do better. Why join? Share your thoughts on what…
Read MoreVA Myths and Misperceptions
VA Myths and Misperceptions Written By Mark Alexander, Mortgage Business Development Officer at Navy Federal Credit Union and CCAR Affiliate Committee Member The VA mortgage program is a home loan option offered by lenders which is guaranteed by the US Department of Veterans Affairs. It provides eligible service members, including active duty personnel, veterans, reservists,…
Read MoreCCAR Prioritizes Agent Safety with Tether RE Partnership
CCAR Prioritizes Agent Safety with Tether RE Partnership CCAR is excited to announce that we will provide Tether RE, a platform dedicated to enhancing the safety of real estate professionals, to members as a member benefit. This collaboration aims to provide CCAR members with tools designed to protect them at every stage of the real…
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