CCAR News
You’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…
Read MoreCollin County Area REALTORS® Surpasses Goal in Record Breaking TREPAC Year
Collin County Area REALTORS® Surpasses Goal in Record Breaking TREPAC Year The Collin County Area REALTORS® is proud to announce that, with the leadership of CCAR’s Government Affairs Director, Jason Petrie, and CCAR’s 2024 TREPAC Chair, Kayla Click, as well as the efforts of the Government Affairs/TREPAC Committees, we reached our 2024 TREPAC goal! Not…
Read MoreCollin County Area REALTORS® Introduces NAR “Consumer Guide”
Collin County Area REALTORS® Introduces NAR “Consumer Guide” Collin County Area Realtors (CCAR) introduced its members to a continuing series of National Association of REALTORS® consumer resources designed to help agents who are REALTORS® empower home buyers and sellers following recent practice changes. To date, NAR has published eight installments in the series and will…
Read MoreHome Warranty 101
Home Warranty 101 Written By: Soroya LaMastra, First American Home Warranty and member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee. Prevent Buyer’s Remorse with a Home Warranty Buying a home can be daunting, especially for first-time buyers. When the sale finally closes, home buyers may feel relieved and a bit anxious. Your clients have budgeted for their…
Read More2025 Mandatory Dues Breakdown
2025 Mandatory Dues Breakdown Thank you for being a part of the REALTOR® community, now over 1.5 million members strong. As a Collin County Area REALTOR® (CCAR) member, you receive the support and benefits provided by the National Association of REALTORS®, Texas REALTORS®, and CCAR. Check out our 2025 infographic to get the full picture…
Read MoreBeyond the Surface: How an Interior Designer can be a REALTOR’S® Key Advantage in Established Neighborhoods
Beyond the Surface: How an Interior Designer can be a REALTOR’S® Key Advantage in Established Neighborhoods Written By: Kavindra Watson, Owner + Principal Interior Designer of the KLW Design Studio and member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee. In established neighborhoods, where homes often have character and history, assisting potential buyer clients to see beyond the surface…
Read MoreSellers on Standby Throughout Collin County
Collin County Area Realtors (CCAR) reports that many home sellers were on standby throughout the county as they waited longer and accepted less when selling their home compared to one year ago. In August, Collin County homes remained on the market for an average of 49 days before going under contract for 95.4% of the…
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