CCAR News
December 2024 Housing Market
December 2024 Housing Market Collin County’s December market data is in! Take a look below to see how the county performed. Want more information? Collin County Area REALTORS® have access to in-depth market data as one of their member benefits. Learn More Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market Trends North…
Read MoreFRAUD: Protecting Your Clients and Protecting Yourself
FRAUD: Protecting Your Clients and Protecting Yourself By: Sarah Holm, The Plunk Law Group – Title Office and member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee Title Insurance is: An assurance against loss and indemnifies the insured against actual loss should the title to the property insured not be as stated in the policy An agreement to defend…
Read MoreCollin County November 2024 Housing Market Stats
Collin County November 2024 Housing Market Stats Here is a quick look at how the Collin County housing market performed in November 2024. Members can dig deeper into the data source with Texas REALTORS® MarketViewer. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market Trends North DFW Real Producers Magazine Professional Development Spotlight…
Read MoreThe Mortgage Industry: Key Developments and Benefits for Real Estate Agents over the Next Two Years
The Mortgage Industry: Key Developments and Benefits for Real Estate Agents over the Next Two Years Written By: Shane Hartje of CMG Home Loans and member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee. As the mortgage industry continues to evolve, new developments are emerging that can benefit real estate agents and their clients. Over the next two years,…
Read MoreHere’s how You can Help Your Clients with Their Property Taxes This Year
Here’s how You can Help Your Clients with Their Property Taxes This Year Thank you to Crystal Parkinson, CCAR REALTOR®/Lender Committee member, for sharing her insight on how REALTORS® can help clients navigate their property taxes. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market Trends North DFW Real Producers Magazine Professional Development…
Read MoreLocal REALTORS® Complete Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program
Local REALTORS® Complete Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program A group of local REALTORS® graduated Thursday, November 14, from the elite Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program. This is the sixteenth leadership class of Collin County Area REALTORS®. The program, which takes nearly a year to complete, is available to any local REALTOR® organization through the Austin-based statewide organization,…
Read MoreYou’re Invited to The October Government Affairs/TREPAC Committee Meeting
You’re Invited to The October Government Affairs/TREPAC Committee Meeting Now that the 2025 TREPAC year has begun, the CCAR Government Affairs and TREPAC committees would like to invite you to their joint monthly committee meetings! These meetings typically happen on the fourth Thursday of every month from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Plano headquarters…
Read MoreCCAR Encourages You to Get Out and Participate in Early Voting for the 2024 Elections
CCAR Encourages You to Get Out and Participate in Early Voting for the 2024 Elections Be sure to get your sticker! Early voting is underway, and we want to stress the importance of making your voice heard. Click here for Colling County Voting Locations: https://www.collincountytx.gov/Elections/polling-locations Click here for TREPAC-Supported Candidates on your ballot: https://texasrealtorssupport.com/ *Due…
Read MoreQ&A: Shana Acquisto on What Collin County Area Homeowners Need to Know About Homeowners Associations
Q&A: Shana Acquisto on What Collin County Area Homeowners Need to Know About Homeowners Associations Written By: Mary Katherine Shapiro with Community Impact When it comes to buying or selling a home, one aspect individuals need to consider is if their community has a homeowner association. In the following Q&A, Collin County Area Realtors’ Former President Shana…
Read MoreCollin County Inches Towards a Balance Market
Collin County Inches Towards a Balance Market Collin County Area REALTORS® (CCAR) reports that the area may soon experience a balanced market as new listings increase across the county and homes take longer to go under contract. In September, Collin County homes remained on the market for an average of 54 days, 42.1% longer than…
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