Lone Star Homes
Victory in West Crossing: What it Means for You
Victory in West Crossing: What it Means for You Collin County Area REALTORS® (CCAR) is thrilled to announce that the proposed rental ban in the West Crossing community was withdrawn in June 2024. This is a clear win for Realtors, their clients, homeowners, and the City of Anna. This outcome demonstrates the power of informed…
Read MoreCCAR Launches New Video Series: REal Stories
CCAR Launches New Video Series: REal Stories Sit down with our first guest, Kayla Click, CCAR TREPAC Chair & TREPAC Region 4 Trustee, as she reflects on the most rewarding moment in her career. Be sure to have a tissue near by! Everyone has a story, visit ccar.net/real-stories to tell yours. Categories CCAR Events CCAR…
Read MoreCity of Plano Introduces New Short Term Rental Ordinance
City of Plano Introduces New Short Term Rental Ordinance The City of Plano recently introduced a new Short Term Rental Ordinance and we had the pleasure of sitting down with city officials to talk about it. Christina Day, Director of Planning and Curtis Howard, Director of Neighborhood Services shared with us why the City of…
Read MoreNational News: NAR Applauds VA Announcement of Home Loan Benefit Changes
National News: NAR Applauds VA Announcement of Home Loan Benefit Changes National Association of Realtors® President Kevin Sears issued the following statement in response to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announcement of a “Buyer-Broker Agent Temporary Local Variance Circular”: “The VA’s home loan guaranty is the only program that explicitly bans buyers from directly paying…
Read MoreBenefits of TREC HVAC Inspections
Benefits of TREC HVAC Inspections Written By: Garrett Hand and Mike Kemper, Owners of Elite Inspection Group and members of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee. Summer is close and that means your HVAC system will be in full working mode. When it comes to maintaining a comfortable and energy-efficient home in Texas, ensuring the proper functioning of…
Read More1031 Exchanges: Common Mistakes to Avoid
1031 Exchanges: Common Mistakes to Avoid Written By: Whitney Nash, Owner of Above & Below 1031 LLC and member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee. A 1031 exchange, named after Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, is a powerful tax-deferral strategy used by real estate investors to defer capital gains taxes when selling investment property. Instead…
Read More111 To-Dos to Sell Your Home
111 To-Dos to Sell Your Home So, you’re ready to buy a home. Here’s your next 111 to-dos! Or, do 1 thing. Find a buyer’s agent. CCAR members can download this visually impactful document in the resource folder of their CCAR Info Hub. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market Trends…
Read MoreNational News: Pending Home Sales Ascended 3.4% in March
National News: Pending Home Sales Ascended 3.4% in March Pending home sales in March climbed 3.4%, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The Northeast, South and West posted monthly gains in transactions while the Midwest recorded a loss. Year-over-year, the Northeast and South registered decreases but the Midwest and West improved. The Pending Home Sales…
Read MoreNational News: Existing Home Sells Descended 4.3% in March
National News: Existing Home Sells Descended 4.3% in March Existing-home sales slipped in March, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Among the four major U.S. regions, sales slid in the Midwest, South and West, but rose in the Northeast for the first time since November 2023. Year-over-year, sales decreased in all regions. Total existing-home sales1 –…
Read MoreInspections on New Builds: Should I or Should I Not?
Inspections on New Builds: Should I or Should I Not? Written By: Lee Warren, Prospect Inspectors and Member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee Most buyers will employ a home inspector on the purchase of a preowned home, typically while in the option period. However, many consumers do not get an inspection on the purchase of a…
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