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WalletHub Names Plano 4th Best City To Raise A Family
WalletHub Names Plano 4th Best City To Raise A Family WalletHub’s recent report provides data to show what we already knew, Plano is one of the best cities to raise a family! “With families in mind, WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities based on 46 key metrics that consider essential family dynamics, such as…
Read MoreWatch: April 2022 Real Estate Rundown
Watch: April 2022 Real Estate Rundown Wondering what the Collin County real estate market was like in April 2022? Get all the information you need in this one-minute video displaying key market indicators. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market Trends North DFW Real Producers Magazine Professional Development Spotlight Uncategorized Archives…
Read MoreHome Sales Remain Steady as Prices Continue to Climb
Home Sales Remain Steady as Prices Continue to Climb The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports steady home sales despite limited inventory driving home prices upward. In April, relatively the same number of homes went under contract as the year prior (1,512 vs. 1,518) for 109.4% of their original list price after remaining on…
Read MoreThe Top Three Things a Licensed Property Tax Consultant Wants You to Know
The Top Three Things a Licensed Property Tax Consultant Wants You to Know As everyone’s property tax bills start coming in, we are so grateful to have Jennifer Parker, REALTOR® and Licensed Property Tax Consultant, share with us her expertise in this area. If you disagree with the new value and want to file a…
Read MoreProperty Tax Protests: Tips from an Appraiser
Property Tax Protests: Tips from an Appraiser By Vaughn Kerkorian, Kerkorian Residential Appraisals and Member of CCAR’s REALTOR® & Lender Committee Over the past year, many homeowners have seen their equity in their home increase due to rising property values brought on by low interest rates, lack of inventory, and high buyer demand. As the…
Read More7 Reasons You Should Work With A REALTOR®
7 Reasons You Should Work With A REALTOR® When you’re sick, you go to the doctor. When your car breaks down, you go to a mechanic. The point is that we always turn to professionals when we find ourselves in need of advice. Why should buying a home be any different? There are many reasons…
Read MoreCollin County Home Buyers Paid 108.5% of the Original List Price in March
Collin County Home Buyers Paid 108.5% of the Original List Price in March The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that home prices continued to rise in March while inventory remained problematic throughout the county. In March, homes went under contract in 22 days for 108.5% of their original list price on average. At…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Single Premium Mortgage Insurance
What You Need to Know About Single Premium Mortgage Insurance By Mickey Lynam (NMLS 974623), First Horizon, Member of CCAR’s REALTOR®/Lender Committee What is Mortgage Insurance? Typically, borrowers making a down payment of less than 20% of the purchase price of the home will need to purchase mortgage insurance. This insurance policy protects the…
Read MoreOut-of-State Movers Not to Blame for Surging Texas Home Prices
Out-of-State Movers Not to Blame for Surging Texas Home Prices Increased migration to Texas, particularly from higher-income states like California, has prompted concerns of diminished housing affordability as newcomers search and compete for housing. However, new analysis by the Texas Real Estate Research Center (TRERC) indicates migration patterns offer little explanation for the recent runup…
Read MoreLimited Inventory and High Demand Set Collin County Housing Trajectory
Limited Inventory and High Demand Set Collin County Housing Trajectory The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that buyers continued to pay more for homes in February as they competed for limited inventory. In February, homes went under contract in 22 days for 106.1% of their original list price on average. At the closing…
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