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Can Title Monitoring Services Really Prevent Someone from Stealing Your House?
Can Title Monitoring Services Really Prevent Someone from Stealing Your House? Co-Authored by Melanie Chaiken and Jennifer Kuczaj with Allegiance Title (Frisco and Plano locations) Over the past few years, there has been an abundance of television, radio, and social media ads from several companies proclaiming the same frightening message: Fraudsters are trying to steal…
Read MoreNational News: Pending Home Sales Increased 2.5% in December, Ending Six-Month Slide
National News: Pending Home Sales Increased 2.5% in December, Ending Six-Month Slide Pending home sales increased in December for the first time since May 2022 — following six consecutive months of declines — according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Northeast and Midwest recorded month-over-month reductions, while the South and West posted monthly gains.…
Read MoreSeller Concessions Reemerge in Residential Transactions
Seller Concessions Reemerge in Residential Transactions The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that a steady increase in new listings and the simultaneous decline of homes under contract increased the area’s months supply of homes for sale by three times. The area had 8.2% more new listings and 10.0% fewer homes that went under…
Read MoreNational News: Existing-Home Sales Dipped 7.7% in November
National News: Existing-Home Sales Dipped 7.7% in November Existing-home sales declined for the tenth month in a row in November, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All four major U.S. regions recorded month-over-month and year-over-year declines. Total existing-home sales,1 https://www.nar.realtor/existing-home-sales – completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – waned 7.7% from October…
Read MoreNovember Home Buyers Gave Thanks for Increased Housing Inventory
November Home Buyers Gave Thanks for Increased Housing Inventory The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports increased inventory throughout the county as more homeowners listed their homes in November 2022 than the year prior, and fewer homes went under contract. The area had 7.7% more new listings and 15.5% fewer homes that went under…
Read MoreThe Essential Real Estate Agent
The Essential Real Estate Agent Buying a home is the largest and most complex transaction most people will make in their lifetime, with volumes of property, neighborhood, transaction, legal, and regulatory details to have to navigate. Having an expert, local professional manage the process is more important than ever. For help finding an agent that…
Read MoreCollin County Welcomes a New Season of Home Buying and Selling
Collin County Welcomes a New Season of Home Buying and Selling The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that as the leaves turned, Collin County welcomed a new season of home buying and selling as homes remained on the market longer, continued to sell below their original list price, and increased housing inventory. In…
Read More3 Ways to Maximize the Value of Your Real Estate Agent
3 Ways to Maximize the Value of Your Real Estate Agent Having a trustworthy REALTOR® is key to a successful transaction. Here’s a few ways to maximize the value of your agent: Use their knowledge on the home buying process- Real estate agents have access to the largest database of available homes in the United…
Read MoreNTYPN Raises $3,790 to Provide Over 11,300 Meals for Minnie’s Food Pantry
NTYPN Raises $3,790 to Provide Over 11,300 Meals for Minnie’s Food Pantry Thursday, October 27, the North Texas Young Professionals Network (NTYPN) hosted its fourth annual Taste of NTYPN event, and it was a smashing success! Not only was there great food, music, and networking, it was a night to give back. This event brought…
Read MoreNational News: Existing-Home Sales Decreased 1.5% in September
National News: Existing-Home Sales Decreased 1.5% in September Existing-home sales descended in September, the eighth month in a row of declines, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Three out of the four major U.S. regions notched month-over-month sales contractions, while the West held steady. On a year-over-year basis, sales dropped in all regions. Total…
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