Lone Star Homes
Home Warranty 101
Home Warranty 101 Written By: Soroya LaMastra, First American Home Warranty Area Manager DFW 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…
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 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 MoreHelp Teddy Bears Hitch a Ride to the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County
Help Teddy Bears Hitch a Ride to the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County Teddy bears are hitching a ride to the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County at the annual Teddy Bear Ride. To contribute to this one-of-a-kind fuzzy fundraiser, drop off one or many teddy bears at the CCAR’s Plano Headquarters, 6821 Coit…
Read MoreNational News: REALTORS® Relief Foundation Announces $1.5 Million Relief Grant for Victims of Maui Wildfires
National News: REALTORS® Relief Foundation Announces $1.5 Million Relief Grant for Victims of Maui Wildfires The REALTORS® Relief Foundation announced $1.5 million in disaster relief aid has been made available to Hawaii REALTORS® in support of the REALTORS® Association of Maui after fires recently devastated communities on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Funds will be…
Read MoreCollin County Buyers Navigate Unchanged Inventory
Collin County Buyers Navigate Unchanged Inventory The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that despite a year of interest rate hikes, the area’s inventory remained unchanged thanks to the county’s enduring appeal for buyers, coupled with limited new listings, which has contributed to a dynamic market that showcases both challenges and opportunities. In July,…
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