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Oppler Op-ed: Compensation Model, MLS Are Pro-Consumer
Oppler Op-ed: Compensation Model, MLS Are Pro-Consumer National Association of REALTORS® President Charlie Oppler is promoting the real estate industry’s compensation model and multiple listing service in a new national op-ed, explaining their pro-consumer benefits after the U.S. Department of Justice reneged on its settlement with the association. As part of the agreement with the…
Read MoreYour Real Estate Rundown for June 2021
Your Real Estate Rundown for June 2021 The Collin County housing stats for June 2021 are in, click below to see the most current data. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market Trends North DFW Real Producers Magazine Professional Development Spotlight Uncategorized Archives Archives Select Month January 2025 December 2024 November…
Read MoreCollin County’s Home Inventory Crisis Becomes the New Norm
Collin County’s Home Inventory Crisis Becomes the New Norm The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that, despite increased profits, homeowners remained reluctant to sell in June. This continued reluctance increased ongoing inventory shortages, as demand remained strong for North Texas homes. In June, homes remained on the market for 15 days, 70.0% less…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Clear Cooperation and Coming Soon Status with Kinski Moss
What You Need to Know About Clear Cooperation and Coming Soon Status with Kinski Moss On June 24, 2021, Kinski Moss, Texas REALTORS® Director of Board Services, joined CCAR’s virtual Broker/Manager and Independent Broker Network (IBN) event to provide a clear understanding of how to avoid Clear Cooperation fines. Kinski’s presentation answered the question, “Why…
Read MoreAre Cash Offers Really King?: Financing in a Residential Transaction
Are Cash Offers Really King?: Financing in a Residential Transaction By Bob Baker, Keller Williams Realty on behalf of CCAR’s REALTOR®/Lender Committee This article addresses financing in a residential transaction, with special attention given to FHA/VA financing. A key concept in a transaction relates to the money that makes up the sales price. A buyer…
Read MoreTexas Existing-Home Sales, Prices Increase as Inventory Shrinks Faster than Ever
Texas Existing-Home Sales, Prices Increase as Inventory Shrinks Faster than Ever Information Courtesy of Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University Texas’ existing-home sales increased 2.5 percent month over month (MOM) to 29,000 transactions in May but remained more than 2,000 sales below peak levels reached at the start of the year. The…
Read MoreAttention Property Managers
Attention Property Managers Are You Ready to Get Better At: Attracting Superior Owners and Tenants Marketing and Leasing Tenant Screening Compliance and Inspection Accounting and Financial Reporting Keeping Current with Hot Topics and Trends Understanding Eviction Procedures Providing Maintenance, Access, and Support If you answered “yes,” then you need to be actively participating with CCAR’s…
Read MoreCollin County Home Prices Continue to Rise with the Summer Heat
Collin County Home Prices Continue to Rise with the Summer Heat The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that in May, Collin County homebuyers continued to pay over list price as they competed for limited homes, raising Collin County’s most popular price point by $200,000. In May, homes remained on the market for 67.9%…
Read MoreIncreased Inventory Fails to Satiate Buyer Demand in Collin County
Increased Inventory Fails to Satiate Buyer Demand in Collin County The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that despite increased new listings, demand continued to drive prices higher in April as homes sold faster and for more money than months prior. While buyers had more new listings to consider in April compared to the…
Read MoreTexas Homebuyers are More Diverse, Earn Higher Incomes Compared to National Average
Texas Homebuyers are More Diverse, Earn Higher Incomes Compared to National Average Information provided by Texas REALTORS® Texas homebuyers are more diverse, while also earning higher incomes compared to national homebuyers, according to the 2021 Texas Homebuyers and Sellers Report released by Texas REALTORS®. The annual report provides in-depth insights into the demographics, motivations and opinions of Texas…
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