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A Quick Q&A with the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County
A Quick Q&A with the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County Question: What does the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County (CACCC) do? Answer: https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/2027/2020/11/CACCC-Q1-640×360-1-d96039bf-da31-4af9-ad02-3cf1536cd168.mp4 The CACCC is a non-profit in Plano with a mission to provide safety, healing, and justice to families and children who are victims of neglect and abuse. The center…
Read MoreNational News: Existing-Home Sales Decreased 1.5% in September
National News: Existing-Home Sales Decreased 1.5% in September Existing-home sales descended in September, the eighth month in a row of declines, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Three out of the four major U.S. regions notched month-over-month sales contractions, while the West held steady. On a year-over-year basis, sales dropped in all regions. Total…
Read MoreNTREIS Brings BrokerBay Showing Services to Subscribers
NTREIS Brings BrokerBay Showing Services to Subscribers Get Started with BrokerBay NTREIS has not previously provided a showing service, though they do integrate with other showing platforms. The BrokerBay product will not only be fully integrated with your listings in Matrix but will also connect to your Supra keyholder services. Brokers may choose to…
Read MoreWhy are Home Insurance Rates so High?
Why are Home Insurance Rates so High? Written By: Barney Schwartz, SVP at Assured Partners and Member of CCAR’s REALTOR® and Lender Committee Have you reviewed your home insurance policy lately? Is it adequately insured to rebuild your house given today’s marketplace with high costs for supplies and shortages of labor? Many insurance companies are…
Read MoreMortgage Brokers Can Help You Win in 2023
Mortgage Brokers Can Help You Win in 2023 Written By Ben Strube, Owner of Mortgage on a Mission and Member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee. How do you create a referral-based business as a REALTOR®? How do we build a business, focus on doing great work for our clients, and have our phone ring with the…
Read MoreA New Showing Service is Coming to NTREIS in 2023
A New Showing Service is Coming to NTREIS in 2023 North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS) has announced its selection of the BrokerBay showing management and scheduling service for 52,000 REALTOR® members in the Dallas – Fort Worth metropolitan area. The BrokerBay service is available through Supra and will be accessible for all NTREIS…
Read MoreMLS-Touch Resources
MLS-Touch Resources The all-new premium mobile app MLS-Touch has launched! Get to know your way around the mobile app with MLS-Touch’s entire Training Collection at www.prospects.com/helpcenter. *Download the app any time from the App Store or Google Play Store. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market Trends North DFW Real…
Read MoreMortgage Rates Rise by 0.50% Since June. Here is What Your Buyers Paying an Extra $120/Month Need to Hear From You.
Mortgage Rates Rise by 0.50% Since June. Here is What Your Buyers Paying an Extra $120/Month Need to Hear From You. Written by Ben Strube, Owner of Mortgage on a Mission and Member of CCAR’s REALTOR® & Lender Committee. Don’t let headlines scare your buyers away. While mortgage rates have risen, plenty of lenders offer…
Read MoreTake a Look Back at 2022 with CCAR…and We’re Not Done Yet!
Take a Look Back at 2022 with CCAR…and We’re Not Done Yet! As 2022 winds down, we wanted to look back at this fantastic year. We grew as an association, you grew as members, and together we did a lot of really neat things. We are so grateful you choose us as your home association,…
Read MoreNational News: Existing-Home Sales Slipped 0.4% in August
National News: Existing-Home Sales Slipped 0.4% in August Existing-home sales experienced a slight dip in August, marking the seventh consecutive month of declines, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Month-over-month sales varied across the four major U.S. regions as two regions recorded increases, one was unchanged and the other posted a drop. On a…
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