CCAR News
REALTORS® and Home Inspectors: Relationships Matter
REALTORS® and Home Inspectors: Relationships Matter By Tiffany Ross, Business Development Director and Co-Owner at SiteGuard Inspection Services and member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee. Traditionally, home inspections primarily serve home buyers and sellers. Thorough inspections give buyers an understanding of any defects the home has (or lack thereof) and give sellers a great tool that…
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Home Warranties Post Pandemic
Let’s Talk About Home Warranties Post Pandemic By Julie Altemus, Super Regional Sales Director and member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee. Perhaps we are finally feeling some reprieve in the competitive real estate market. For home warranty, it has been a challenge as the demand for the highest and best offer meant leaving risks on the…
Read More4th of July Festivals in Collin County
4th of July Festivals in Collin County The Fourth of July is quickly approching and we want you to be prepared for fun! Thanks to Collin County Moms for taking the time to put together a fun list of things to do this year for the Fourth of July in Collin County. Just like our…
Read MoreRise of the ARM
Rise of the ARM By Marc Starr, NMLS# 230875, Supreme Lending and Member of CCAR’s REALTOR® & Lender Committee “Today’s ARM [Adjustable Rate Mortgage] is not your father’s ARM, and is worthy of being considered. Especially for people who plan on moving or paying off the loan before it resets” -Marc Starr Conventional and Jumbo…
Read MoreWho Represents You?
Who Represents You? Have you ever wondered who your local, state, and national representatives are? Or how to get in contact with one of your Representatives? Thanks to The Texas Tribune, it’s easy to find out! You’ll want to check out your city’s website for your local city council members. For your state and national…
Read MoreWalletHub Names Plano 4th Best City To Raise A Family
WalletHub Names Plano 4th Best City To Raise A Family WalletHub’s recent report provides data to show what we already knew, Plano is one of the best cities to raise a family! “With families in mind, WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities based on 46 key metrics that consider essential family dynamics, such as…
Read MoreDo you Love a Balanced Budget?
Do you Love a Balanced Budget? Are you an expense and revenue person? Do you love a good budget? We have just the thing for you! Apply before June 13, 2022, to serve on the CCAR Budget and Finance Committee. An opening has become available for a term beginning now through Dec. 31, 2023. The…
Read MoreWatch: April 2022 Real Estate Rundown
Watch: April 2022 Real Estate Rundown Wondering what the Collin County real estate market was like in April 2022? Get all the information you need in this one-minute video displaying key market indicators. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market Trends North DFW Real Producers Magazine Professional Development Spotlight Uncategorized Archives…
Read MoreHome Sales Remain Steady as Prices Continue to Climb
Home Sales Remain Steady as Prices Continue to Climb The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports steady home sales despite limited inventory driving home prices upward. In April, relatively the same number of homes went under contract as the year prior (1,512 vs. 1,518) for 109.4% of their original list price after remaining on…
Read MorePut REALTOR Benefits® to Work
Put REALTOR Benefits® to Work Designed with you in mind, NAR’s REALTOR Benefits® is your official member benefits resource, bringing you savings and unique offers on products and services just for REALTORS®. Whether for your professional or personal needs, make https://nar.realtor/RealtorBenefits the first place you stop when you shop. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government…
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