CCAR News
2023 Mandatory Dues Breakdown
2023 Mandatory Dues Breakdown Thank you for being a part of the REALTOR® community, now over 1.5 million members strong. As a Collin County Association of REALTORS® (CCAR) member, you receive the support and benefits provided by the National Association of REALTORS®, Texas REALTORS®, and CCAR. Check our 2023 infographic to get the full picture…
Read MoreComing Soon: MLS-Touch Mobile App
Coming Soon: MLS-Touch Mobile App Stay connected and engaged on the go! MLS-Touch, an all-new premium mobile app, is scheduled to launch Thursday, September 22. Designed exclusively for real estate professionals, it has all the essential features you need including powerful search tools, listing and showing details, property history, and instant comparables. It also has…
Read MoreCollin County Home Sellers Open to Negotiation
Collin County Home Sellers Open to Negotiation CCAR reports that home sellers were open to negotiation in August and accepted offers for less than their original list price for the first time since January 2021. In August, Collin County homes remained on the market for 24 days on average and sold for 97.9% of the…
Read MoreReady. Set. Grow at NAR NXT The REALTOR® Experience
Ready. Set. Grow at NAR NXT The REALTOR® Experience Grow what you know at the 2022 NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience, where you’ll expand your expertise, strengthen your skillset, pump up your professionalism, and reap the rewards. At NAR NXT, the innovation is in the experience. You’ll find fresh, future-focused content, rave-worthy presenters, elevated programming, facilitated…
Read MoreNational News: Pending Home Sales Slipped 1.0% in July
National News: Pending Home Sales Slipped 1.0% in July Pending home sales declined for the second consecutive month in July, and for the eighth time in the last nine months, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Three out of four major regions registered month-over-month decreases, though the West notched a minor gain. Year-over-year, all…
Read MoreCollin County Market Moves in a New Direction
Collin County Market Moves in a New Direction The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports the Collin County housing market may be moving in a new direction as home inventory increased despite fewer new listings in July, possibly due to slowed buyer demand. In July, 4.1% fewer homes entered the market compared to the…
Read MoreTexas REALTORS® Wants You to Know Your Taxes
Texas REALTORS® Wants You to Know Your Taxes Proposed tax rates have been published and now is the time to get engaged in setting property tax rates! Step 1: Check out KnowYourTaxes.org to find your county’s specific information and how the proposed rates impact you. Step 2: Attend local meetings in person or comment online…
Read MoreChristy Black Volunteer of the Year Award
Christy Black Volunteer of the Year Award The Christy Black Volunteer of the Year Award was created in 2021 to recognize a Collin County Association of REALTORS® (CCAR) member who has made an extraordinary impact on their community through volunteer work. The individual recipient of this award will receive $500 for their U.S. 501(c)3 nonprofit…
Read MoreHigher Mortgage Interest Rates Hurting Texas Housing Affordability
Higher Mortgage Interest Rates Hurting Texas Housing Affordability Texas housing overall is still affordable. However, higher mortgage interest rates are contributing to declining housing affordability statewide, according to a new report from the Texas Real Estate Research Center (TRERC) at Texas A&M University. “A popular metric developed by TRERC and deployed by industry groups depicts…
Read MoreCCAR Mortgage Minute
CCAR Mortgage Minute By Ronnie Rushing of Echo Home Loans and member of CCAR’s REALTOR® and Lender Committee. Make sure you are using all the programs that are available for your clients. When you arm yourself with more knowledge of the wide range of loan options that are available for buyers, you can provide better…
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