Lone Star Homes
CCAR Encourages You to Get Out and Participate in Early Voting for the 2024 Elections
CCAR Encourages You to Get Out and Participate in Early Voting for the 2024 Elections Be sure to get your sticker! Early voting is underway, and we want to stress the importance of making your voice heard. Click here for Colling County Voting Locations: https://www.collincountytx.gov/Elections/polling-locations Click here for TREPAC-Supported Candidates on your ballot: https://texasrealtorssupport.com/ *Due…
Read MoreQ&A: Shana Acquisto on What Collin County Area Homeowners Need to Know About Homeowners Associations
Q&A: Shana Acquisto on What Collin County Area Homeowners Need to Know About Homeowners Associations Written By: Mary Katherine Shapiro with Community Impact When it comes to buying or selling a home, one aspect individuals need to consider is if their community has a homeowner association. In the following Q&A, Collin County Area Realtors’ Former President Shana…
Read MoreCollin County Area REALTORS® Introduces NAR “Consumer Guide”
Collin County Area REALTORS® Introduces NAR “Consumer Guide” Collin County Area Realtors (CCAR) introduced its members to a continuing series of National Association of REALTORS® consumer resources designed to help agents who are REALTORS® empower home buyers and sellers following recent practice changes. To date, NAR has published eight installments in the series and will…
Read MoreHome Warranty 101
Home Warranty 101 Written By: Soroya LaMastra, First American Home Warranty and member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee. Prevent Buyer’s Remorse with a Home Warranty Buying a home can be daunting, especially for first-time buyers. When the sale finally closes, home buyers may feel relieved and a bit anxious. Your clients have budgeted for their…
Read MoreCollin County Area REALTORS® Presents Roadmap to Homeownership
Collin County Area REALTORS® Presents Roadmap to Homeownership Are you thinking about buying a home but overwhelmed with where to start? Have no fear, Collin County Area REALTORS® is here to help. In this market, first time homebuyers are facing challenges like never before. Between interest rates, home prices, inventory and more, it’s hard to…
Read MoreBeyond the Surface: How an Interior Designer can be a REALTOR’S® Key Advantage in Established Neighborhoods
Beyond the Surface: How an Interior Designer can be a REALTOR’S® Key Advantage in Established Neighborhoods Written By: Kavindra Watson, Owner + Principal Interior Designer of the KLW Design Studio and member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee. In established neighborhoods, where homes often have character and history, assisting potential buyer clients to see beyond the surface…
Read MoreSellers on Standby Throughout Collin County
Collin County Area Realtors (CCAR) reports that many home sellers were on standby throughout the county as they waited longer and accepted less when selling their home compared to one year ago. In August, Collin County homes remained on the market for an average of 49 days before going under contract for 95.4% of the…
Read MoreAffordable Housing Options: A Crucial Concern in Today’s Market
Affordable Housing Options: A Crucial Concern in Today’s Market Written By: Jennifer Galvan, Senior Loan Officer with Elevate Home Mortgage and Member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee With interest rates rising and home purchase prices continuing to escalate, affordable housing options are more vital than ever! One of the primary reasons people hesitate to buy…
Read MoreCollin County Home Prices Drop While Inventory Remains Steady
Collin County Home Prices Drop While Inventory Remains Steady CCAR reports no change in home inventory or the number of days a home remained on the market month over month, while July median home prices dropped. In July, 2,302 new listings entered the market, 24.6% more than in July 2023 yet only two more listings…
Read MoreNational News: National Association of REALTORS® Reminds Members and Consumers of Real Estate Practice Change Implementation on August 17, 2024
National News: National Association of REALTORS® Reminds Members and Consumers of Real Estate Practice Change Implementation on August 17, 2024 The National Association of Realtors® reminds members, real estate professionals, and consumers that on August 17, 2024 the practice changes following NAR’s Settlement Agreement that would resolve claims brought on behalf of home sellers related…
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