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PIDs, PUDs, and MUDs, Oh My!
PIDs, PUDs, and MUDs, Oh My! Suggested for you:MUD, SUD, PUD, PID, TIRZ Video Resource. ______________________________________________________________ Melissa Condensa (NMLS 1149324), Guild Mortgage, CCAR REALTOR®/Lender Committee Member Everyone is likely familiar with PUDs (Planned Unit Developments), so let’s focus on the other two: PIDs and MUDs. What are PIDs and MUDs? They are both mechanisms developers…
Read MoreWhere Does That Inspection Report Go?
Where Does That Inspection Report Go? Lee Warren (NMLS 0536180) – Prospect Inspectors, CCAR Affiliate Committee Member After an inspection is performed, often times the inspector will go over the findings with the potential buyer to let them know about all of the deficiencies that the inspector observed during the course of the inspection. By…
Read MoreGood News: Cash Buyers Are NOT your Only Option for Distressed Properties
Good News: Cash Buyers Are NOT your Only Option for Distressed Properties Dawn Ferreiro (NMLS 1048123), Great Western Home Loans, Member of CCAR’s REALTOR®/Lender Committee Unfortunately, distressed or extremely outdated properties are a common conundrum in the real estate industry. Often times when this occurs the sellers believe their only option is finding a cash…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: COLLIN COUNTY MARKET TO BE PROMOTED AT MIPIM, THE WORLD’S PROPERTY MARKET CONFERENCE
PRESS RELEASE: COLLIN COUNTY MARKET TO BE PROMOTED AT MIPIM, THE WORLD’S PROPERTY MARKET CONFERENCE COLLIN COUNTY – Feb. 6, 2019 – MIPIM, the world’s leading global real estate market, business conference and networking event, will welcome Texas Realtors to its 2019 event in Cannes, France. Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) will be part…
Read MoreGovernment Affairs and TREPAC May 4 Municipal Candidate Interviews
Government Affairs and TREPAC May 4 Municipal Candidate Interviews Each election cycle, CCAR conducts candidate interviews for political offices in order to better understand the ideas and visions for when the candidates become elected to public office. TREPAC then may choose to support the candidate who champions private property rights and upholds our REALTOR® members’…
Read MoreCollin County’s Market is Becoming More Favorable for Buyers
Collin County’s Market is Becoming More Favorable for Buyers PLANO, Texas — The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports home buyers are finding themselves in a more attractive market in 2019, with more homes to choose from, a higher ability to qualify for financing, and negotiable sellers. The year began with 8.4% more new…
Read MoreREALTOR® Day at the Capitol
REALTOR® Day at the Capitol Have you been hearing all the buzz and excitement about REALTOR® Day at the Capitol? Are you curious what the big deal is? We sat down with Adam Majorie, CCAR Chief Advocacy Officer, to discuss the special day and why it is so important. Question: What happens at REALTOR® Day…
Read MoreWhen to Advise Clients to Look Beyond the Mortgage Rate
When to Advise Clients to Look Beyond the Mortgage Rate By Jake Perry (NMLS 231682), Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, Member of CCAR’s REALTOR®/Lender Committee Mortgage interest rates and rate changes are a huge topic of conversation with consumers who are actively looking for a new home, as well as those considering looking for a home.…
Read MoreSellers More Negotiable on Price: Imperative Buyers Hire Agents Equipped to Handle Changing Market
Sellers More Negotiable on Price: Imperative Buyers Hire Agents Equipped to Handle Changing Market PLANO, Texas — The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that sellers were more motivated to sell and negotiate in December than the area has experienced since 2013. On average, sellers accepted 5.1% less than their original listing price in…
Read MoreA New Year With New Challenges: A Lender’s Look at The Year Ahead
A New Year With New Challenges: A Lender’s Look at The Year Ahead By Alexandra Swan (NMLS 117371), Willowbend Mortgage, Member of CCAR’s REALTOR®/Lender Committee Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that the holidays have come and gone and a new year is upon us. Both the REALTOR® and Lender communities experienced challenges in 2018,…
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