CCAR News
The Answers to your Top Pet Expo Questions
The Answers to your Top Pet Expo Questions CCAR’s 2nd Annual Pet Expo is coming up on May 11, and this week we spoke with the event chair, Marissa Benat, to get answers to our top Pet Expo questions. Keep reading to hear the answers to the questions you’ve been meaning to ask: Q: I…
Read MoreMarch Home Sales Provided a “Happily Ever After” for Both Buyers and Sellers in 2019
March Home Sales Provided a “Happily Ever After” for Both Buyers and Sellers in 2019 PLANO, Texas — The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that buyers and sellers hit their stride in March 2019, resulting in more projected closed sales, fewer days on the market, and an increase in percent of original listing…
Read MoreInvesting Your Money Wisely First Requires an Investment of Your Time
Investing Your Money Wisely First Requires an Investment of Your Time Sarah Kerr, Future Financial Securities, LLC, CCAR Affiliate Committee Member Do you have a 401k? If so, did you know… You are being charged fees you may not know about in your retirement plan? Yes/No You may not understand the extent of the fees…
Read MoreServing at the Local Association Level Spurs Business Success
Serving at the Local Association Level Spurs Business Success This article was originally published January 2019 in North DFW Real Producers Magazine To become a top producing agent is no small feat. Traits of the elite may vary from outgoing, well connected, passionate, knowledgeable, and so on. But have you ever considered service to your local association…
Read MoreCCAR Announces TREPAC-Supported Candidates for May Municipal Elections
CCAR Announces TREPAC-Supported Candidates for May Municipal Elections Each election cycle, the Collin County Association of REALTORS® (CCAR) conducts candidate interviews in order to better understand candidates’ ideas and visions for when they may be elected to public office. The Texas REALTORS® Political Action Committee (TREPAC) may then choose to support the candidate who champions private property rights…
Read MorePIDs, 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’…
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