CCAR News
Congratulations 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…
Read MoreThe Essential Real Estate Agent
The Essential Real Estate Agent Buying a home is the largest and most complex transaction most people will make in their lifetime, with volumes of property, neighborhood, transaction, legal, and regulatory details to have to navigate. Having an expert, local professional manage the process is more important than ever. For help finding an agent that…
Read MoreCollin County Welcomes a New Season of Home Buying and Selling
Collin County Welcomes a New Season of Home Buying and Selling The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that as the leaves turned, Collin County welcomed a new season of home buying and selling as homes remained on the market longer, continued to sell below their original list price, and increased housing inventory. In…
Read More3 Ways to Maximize the Value of Your Real Estate Agent
3 Ways to Maximize the Value of Your Real Estate Agent Having a trustworthy REALTOR® is key to a successful transaction. Here’s a few ways to maximize the value of your agent: Use their knowledge on the home buying process- Real estate agents have access to the largest database of available homes in the United…
Read MoreNTYPN Raises $3,790 to Provide Over 11,300 Meals for Minnie’s Food Pantry
NTYPN Raises $3,790 to Provide Over 11,300 Meals for Minnie’s Food Pantry Thursday, October 27, the North Texas Young Professionals Network (NTYPN) hosted its fourth annual Taste of NTYPN event, and it was a smashing success! Not only was there great food, music, and networking, it was a night to give back. This event brought…
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