CCAR News
Can Title Monitoring Services Really Prevent Someone from Stealing Your House?
Can Title Monitoring Services Really Prevent Someone from Stealing Your House? Co-Authored by Melanie Chaiken and Jennifer Kuczaj with Allegiance Title (Frisco and Plano locations) Over the past few years, there has been an abundance of television, radio, and social media ads from several companies proclaiming the same frightening message: Fraudsters are trying to steal…
Read MoreNational News: Pending Home Sales Increased 2.5% in December, Ending Six-Month Slide
National News: Pending Home Sales Increased 2.5% in December, Ending Six-Month Slide Pending home sales increased in December for the first time since May 2022 — following six consecutive months of declines — according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Northeast and Midwest recorded month-over-month reductions, while the South and West posted monthly gains.…
Read MoreSeller Concessions Reemerge in Residential Transactions
Seller Concessions Reemerge in Residential Transactions The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that a steady increase in new listings and the simultaneous decline of homes under contract increased the area’s months supply of homes for sale by three times. The area had 8.2% more new listings and 10.0% fewer homes that went under…
Read MoreBill Cox Named Realtor of the Year
Bill Cox Named Realtor of the Year The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) is proud to name Bill Cox as the 2022 Realtor of the Year, CCAR’s highest degree of honor and appreciation to a member. Cox is a Principal in McKinney-based Carey Cox Company, a commercial real estate firm specializing in Collin County.…
Read MoreCongratulations to Jason Petrie: CCAR’s New Government Affairs Director
Congratulations to Jason Petrie: CCAR’s New Government Affairs Director It is with great excitement that CCAR announces Jason Petrie has been named CCAR’s new Government Affairs Director. Jason is a results-driven professional with a diverse skill set and experience working on advocacy and TREPAC initiatives at CCAR. “The Collin County Association of REALTORS® advocacy and…
Read MoreNational News: Existing-Home Sales Dipped 7.7% in November
National News: Existing-Home Sales Dipped 7.7% in November Existing-home sales declined for the tenth month in a row in November, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All four major U.S. regions recorded month-over-month and year-over-year declines. Total existing-home sales,1 https://www.nar.realtor/existing-home-sales – completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – waned 7.7% from October…
Read MoreNovember Home Buyers Gave Thanks for Increased Housing Inventory
November Home Buyers Gave Thanks for Increased Housing Inventory The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports increased inventory throughout the county as more homeowners listed their homes in November 2022 than the year prior, and fewer homes went under contract. The area had 7.7% more new listings and 15.5% fewer homes that went under…
Read MoreHelp Shape CCAR’s Future: Apply to Serve on CCAR’s Nominating Committee
Help Shape CCAR’s Future: Apply to Serve on CCAR’s Nominating Committee CCAR is accepting applications from REALTOR® members who are interested in serving on CCAR’s Nominating Committee and who are not currently serving on CCAR’s Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee’s primary purpose is to: To interview all qualified candidates for Officer and Director positions…
Read MoreCollin County Association of REALTORS® Installs 2023 Leadership
Collin County Association of REALTORS® Installs 2023 Leadership The Collin County Association of REALTORS® (CCAR) held its 2023 Installation of Officers and Directors on December 2 at the Local Yocal BBQ and Grill in McKinney. The event’s theme, “Building for our Future,” provided the backdrop for the installation of Shana Acquisto as CCAR’s 2023 President.…
Read MoreYour 2023 NTREIS Line-Up
Your 2023 NTREIS Line-Up In 2023, you will notice an increase in your quarterly MLS fees. This increase reflects a rise in NTREIS fees that will be billed and collected by CCAR and distributed to NTREIS on your behalf. As technology advances, it is a priority of NTREIS that subscribers have access to technology tools…
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