CCAR News
Candidate Interviews for Municipal Elections
Candidate Interviews for Municipal Elections Each election cycle, CCAR conducts candidate interviews for political offices in order to better understand the candidates’ ideas and visions for when they become elected to public office. TREPAC then may choose to support the candidates who champion private property rights and uphold our REALTOR® members’ values. In order to…
Read MoreYou Can’t Miss This Step: Video Marketing with Cristina Schaefer
You Can’t Miss This Step: Video Marketing with Cristina Schaefer https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/2027/2021/03/you-can-t-miss-this-step-video-marketing-with-cristina-schaefer-soundbite-0947c7cf-d14b-4bfb-9e82-6d478f8eadb6.mp4 Video marketing has become the number one tool in the marketing toolbox. But what does that mean for you? Listen in as Cristina Schaefer, Director of Social Media at HAR, discusses video marketing’s impact, how to get started, and what kind of response you…
Read MoreWinter Ice Storm Damage Exemption for Property Taxes
Winter Ice Storm Damage Exemption for Property Taxes Let your clients know: Businesses and homes that suffered property damage from the winter storm may qualify for a temporary tax exemption. On Friday, February 12, 2021 Governor Greg Abbott issued a Disaster Declaration in response to severe winter weather in Texas. This declaration enables property owners…
Read MoreAssistance Available for Those Experiencing Effects from Winter Storm
Assistance Available for Those Experiencing Effects from Winter Storm The recent storms caused a lot of damage and upturned so many lives in the DFW area. From electrical outages for extended periods of time to water damage from burst plumbing lines, so many North Texans are struggling to get their lives back in order. The…
Read MoreRates, COVID-19, and Forbearance- Oh My!
Rates, COVID-19, and Forbearance- Oh My! By Jennifer Galvan (NMLS 1646419), NXT Mortgage and Member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee One year into the global Pandemic and how has it changed the face of lending? RATES Unlike the stock market, mortgage rates can change multiple times a day. This has been a common occurrence over the…
Read MoreCCAR Mourns the Passing of Christy Black
CCAR Mourns the Passing of Christy Black It is with a heavy heart that we share that Christy Black, CCAR Board of Directors member, passed away unexpectedly last week. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors, Christy was also Chair of CCAR’s Community Outreach Committee, member of CCAR’s Government Affairs and TREPAC Committees,…
Read MoreGet Ready for the New Uniform Residential Loan Application Coming March 1
Get Ready for the New Uniform Residential Loan Application Coming March 1 By Jake Perry (NMLS 231682), Porch Light Branch of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation and Member of CCAR’s REALTOR® Lender Committee On March 1st of 2021, the new Uniform Residential Loan Application is being rolled out. After 20 years without change, the GSEs finally…
Read MoreHUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Victims of Texas Severe Winter Storm
HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Victims of Texas Severe Winter Storm Information provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development On Feb. 22, 2021, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the State of Texas to provide support to homeowners and homebuyers…
Read MoreZillow Group to Acquire ShowingTime
Zillow Group to Acquire ShowingTime On February 10, Zillow Group announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ShowingTime.com, Inc., an online scheduling platform for home showings. Read the official press release. Under the agreement, ShowingTime will maintain its existing data privacy policies and continue to operate as an open platform for its…
Read MoreCCAR Announces Annual Award Recipients
CCAR Announces Annual Award Recipients During the Collin County Business Development Meeting on February 9, CCAR announced its 2020 annual award winners. Join us in congratulating our members who received top honors: Leslie Rouda Smith, CCAR Past President and NAR 2021 President Elect, received the Lifetime Achievement Award for her many years of service…
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