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Candidate Interviews for the 2023 General Elections
Candidate Interviews for the 2023 General Elections Each election cycle, CCAR conducts candidate interviews for political offices in order to better understand the candidates’ ideas and visions for when they become elected to public office. TREPAC then may choose to support the candidates who champion private property rights and uphold our REALTOR® members’ values. In…
Read MoreVolume & Value of 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgages Increase Despite Higher Interest Rates
Volume & Value of 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgages Increase Despite Higher Interest Rates Business activity increased across Texas’ residential mortgage market for the second straight month in February, according to the latest Texas Residential Mortgage Survey (TRMS). Despite interest rates bouncing up after a fourth-quarter decline, the volume and average value of 30-year fixed-rate mortgages accelerated…
Read MoreAnnouncing CCAR TRLP Class XV
Announcing CCAR TRLP Class XV Please join us in congratulating these Greater Collin County Area REALTORS® on their acceptance into the 2023 Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program (TRLP) Class XV. They were nominated, accepted, and now begin their journey to becoming part of an elite group of real estate leaders. Click here to learn more. Categories CCAR…
Read MoreContract Changes and Homeowners Associations
Contract Changes and Homeowners Associations Written by Ryan Jeffrey with Republic Title and Member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee In November 2022, the Texas Real Estate Commission adopted form revisions recommended by the Texas Real Estate Broker-Lawyer Committee that became mandatory on February 1, 2023. One of the areas that we often get questions about relates…
Read More1031 Exchanges – Basic Rules and Key Information
1031 Exchanges – Basic Rules and Key Information Written By: Whitney Nash, President/CEO/Qualified Intermediary at Above & Below 1031 LLC and Member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee. As a client’s trusted advocate throughout a real estate transaction, real estate agents are likely to receive questions about 1031 exchanges or may recognize that a client might benefit…
Read MoreTexas’ Mortgage Market Showing Signs of Stabilizing
Texas’ Mortgage Market Showing Signs of Stabilizing Initial signs of stabilization appeared in Texas’ residential mortgage market, according to the Texas Residential Mortgage Survey (TRMS). Industry conditions worsened through much of last year as the Federal Reserve increased interest rates to tame inflation and normalize post-pandemic demand across the economy. The January TRMS, however, indicated…
Read MoreCity of Plano Seeks “Great Update Rebate Program” Input from REALTORS®
City of Plano Seeks “Great Update Rebate Program” Input from REALTORS® Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market Trends North DFW Real Producers Magazine Professional Development Spotlight Uncategorized Archives Archives Select Month July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October…
Read MoreThe Texas Legislature: Let’s Talk About It
The Texas Legislature: Let’s Talk About It What is the Texas Legislature and what does that mean for the state? Those are great questions to discuss now that we have entered the 88th Texas Legislature. The Texas Legislature is the state Senate and House of Representatives coming together to consider proposed laws and resolutions, consideration…
Read MoreNew Year, New Calm for Real Estate
New Year, New Calm for Real Estate The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that a new calm descended over home buying in January as increased inventory allowed buyers to shop around and sellers continued to enjoy more money at the closing table. A Collin County home buyer had 234.2% more homes to choose…
Read MoreBrokerBay Update: Home Inspectors, Photographers, and Pending Status Listings
BrokerBay Update: Home Inspectors, Photographers, and Pending Status Listings Booking Appointments: Home Inspectors and Photographers You asked, and we’ve heard you! NTREIS and BrokerBay have been working hard behind the scenes to make Home Inspector/Photographer booking easier for your marketplace. Previously, affiliates would call the BrokerBay Live Concierge, and be told to directly book the…
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