CCAR News
23 Local Realtors Complete Texas Realtors® Leadership Program in 2023
23 Local Realtors Complete Texas Realtors® Leadership Program in 2023 On November 7, a group of local REALTORS® graduated from the elite Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program. This is the fifteenth leadership class of Collin County Area REALTORS®. The program, which takes nearly a year to complete, is available to any local REALTOR® organization through the…
Read MoreWhy Now is a Golden Opportunity for Homebuyers
Why Now is a Golden Opportunity for Homebuyers Written By: Crystal Parkinson, Utopia Mortgage LLC and member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee If your clients are considering buying a home, they may be hesitant due to the current higher interest rates. However, waiting might not be the best course of action. In today’s market, there are…
Read MoreNew Matrix Search
New Matrix Search The new interface for Matrix search is visible to all users. While not be the default search, there is a button at the top of the search page to “Try New Search”. The Matrix 11 Quick Start Guide is in the Matrix “Help” which includes the new search layout features. Categories CCAR…
Read MoreWe all Want a Better Collin County: More About Propositions D and E
We all Want a Better Collin County: More About Propositions D and E Elections are here and we want to educate everyone on two propositions that can impact Collin County in great ways. As a reminder, early voting is happening now until this Friday, November 3, and Election Day is Tuesday, November 7. For more…
Read MoreSoftening Home Prices Fueled September Home Sales
Softening Home Prices Fueled September Home Sales Collin County Area Realtors (CCAR) reports that softening home prices fueled home sales in September despite reduced inventory. Even with limited supply, sellers remained negotiable as homes took an average of 38 days to go under contract and sold for 96.5% of the original listing price. As a…
Read MoreDouble, Double, Toil and Trouble: Be Aware of the Ghouls & Ghosts That May Haunt Your Real Estate Transactions
Double, Double, Toil and Trouble: Be Aware of the Ghouls & Ghosts That May Haunt Your Real Estate Transactions Written By: Natalie Thrasher, Director of Marketing and Business Development with Lawyers Title and CCAR’s Affiliate Committee Member Our industry is a target for fraudsters trying to make a “quick buck.” Well, it is not actually…
Read MoreTexas A&M Real Estate Research Center: Texas Residential Mortgage Industry Optimism Wanes Through Rising Rates
Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center: Texas Residential Mortgage Industry Optimism Wanes Through Rising Rates Optimism waned in Texas’ residential mortgage industry amid higher interest rates, according to the latest Texas Residential Mortgage Survey (TRMS). General business activity corrected downward after improvements during the first half of the year, and challenges persist heading into…
Read MoreWhat is “Non-QM” Lending?
What is “Non-QM” Lending? Written By: Don Thomas, Sales Manager for Synergy One Lending and Member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee Non-QM lending, also known as non-qualified mortgage lending, is a type of mortgage lending that does not meet the qualified mortgage (QM) standards set by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). This type of lending…
Read MoreCollin County Association of REALTORS® Unveils New Name to Reflect Membership
Collin County Association of REALTORS® Unveils New Name to Reflect Membership Collin County Association of REALTORS® (CCAR) is pleased to announce its new name, Collin County Area REALTORS® (CCAR), a change that reflects the organization’s growing membership that spans beyond Collin County. The decision to rebrand as the Collin County Area REALTORS® is an effort…
Read MoreCheck Out CCAR August Committee Reports
Check Out CCAR August Committee Reports If you aren’t part of a committee at CCAR, you are missing out! We hope to see you next month, but until then, members can access the CCAR August Committee Reports within the InfoHub. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market Trends North DFW…
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