Market Trends
March Home Sales Provided a “Happily Ever After” for Both Buyers and Sellers in 2019
March Home Sales Provided a “Happily Ever After” for Both Buyers and Sellers in 2019 PLANO, Texas — The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that buyers and sellers hit their stride in March 2019, resulting in more projected closed sales, fewer days on the market, and an increase in percent of original listing…
Read MoreWinter’s Chilly Sales Pace Is Beginning to Warm Up
Winter’s Chilly Sales Pace Is Beginning to Warm Up PLANO, Texas — The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that while the Collin County real estate market has had a slow winter, the promise of spring began to force its way through in February. “Both buyers and sellers experienced positive outcomes in February. Sellers…
Read MoreA New Year With New Challenges: A Lender’s Look at The Year Ahead
A New Year With New Challenges: A Lender’s Look at The Year Ahead By Alexandra Swan (NMLS 117371), Willowbend Mortgage, Member of CCAR’s REALTOR®/Lender Committee Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that the holidays have come and gone and a new year is upon us. Both the REALTOR® and Lender communities experienced challenges in 2018,…
Read MoreHome Affordability in Collin County and Surrounding Area Remains at All-Time Low
Home Affordability in Collin County and Surrounding Area Remains at All-Time Low The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that November 2018 continued to be a difficult time to qualify for the purchase of a home. According to the Housing Affordability Index, the October 2018 drop of home affordability did not improve in November,…
Read MoreCollin County Housing Market Approaching Balance; Still Better to Be a Seller
Collin County Housing Market Approaching Balance; Still Better to Be a Seller The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that the real estate market continues to favor sellers, but if trends continue, North Texas may soon find itself in a more balanced market. Over the past 12 months, median sales price has increased 1.5…
Read MoreGiving Thanks: An Optimistic Overview of Market Conditions
Giving Thanks: An Optimistic Overview of Market Conditions By Alexandra Swan (NMLS 117371), Willow Bend Mortgage, and member of CCAR’s Realtor/Lender Committee Give thanks! Here in DFW, we in the real estate community (and all related industries) have a lot to celebrate this Thanksgiving season. And while a cooling market and rising interest rates may seem…
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