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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…

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…

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…

Why are Home Insurance Rates so High? Written By: Barney Schwartz, SVP at Assured Partners and Member of CCAR’s REALTOR® and Lender Committee Have you reviewed your home insurance policy lately? Is it adequately insured to rebuild your house given today’s marketplace with high costs for supplies and shortages of labor? Many insurance companies are…

Mortgage Brokers Can Help You Win in 2023 Written By Ben Strube, Owner of Mortgage on a Mission and Member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee. How do you create a referral-based business as a REALTOR®? How do we build a business, focus on doing great work for our clients, and have our phone ring with the…

Mortgage Rates Rise by 0.50% Since June. Here is What Your Buyers Paying an Extra $120/Month Need to Hear From You. Written by Ben Strube, Owner of Mortgage on a Mission and Member of CCAR’s REALTOR® & Lender Committee. Don’t let headlines scare your buyers away. While mortgage rates have risen, plenty of lenders offer…