Lone Star Homes
Collin 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…
Read MoreREALTORS® Make a Difference | Success in Collin County!
REALTORS® Make a Difference | Success in Collin County! Quick action by Collin County members, Government Affairs staff, and the community helped stop a proposal by West Crossing HOA in Anna, Texas to restrict all rentals in the community and impose severe fines for non-compliance. Action: In June, Jason Petrie, Collin County Area REALTORS® Government Affairs…
Read MoreVictory 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County Area REALTORS® (CCAR) is thrilled to announce that the proposed rental ban in the West Crossing community was withdrawn in June 2024.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…
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