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New Build Buyers Beware
New Build Buyers Beware By Lee Warren, Prospect Inspectors, Inc., Professional Inspector License #8411 and member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee With the availability of houses for sale in such short supply, many buyers are turning to new home construction to find their new dream home. New homes can provide a buyer an opportunity to get…
Read MoreThe Appraisal Light is Shining at the End of the Tunnel
The Appraisal Light is Shining at the End of the Tunnel By Vaughn Kerkorian, Kerkorian Residential Appraisals and Member of CCAR’s REALTOR®/Lender Committee Due to low interest rates, lack of inventory, and overwhelming buyer demand, the spring 2021 market has seen unprecedented multiple offer situations up to and exceeding 20% or higher than the current…
Read MoreAre Home Inspections Worth It?
Are Home Inspections Worth It? By Shannon Vizcarra, AmeriSpec Inspection Services DFW and Member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee We can all agree the past year has been a remarkably interesting year, especially for the housing market. With low interest rate and less listings, 2020 ended with historic highs for home sales, and now 2021 has…
Read MoreIncreasing Your Buyer’s Purchasing Power
Increasing Your Buyer’s Purchasing Power By Eric Gomez, ACE Credit Consulting and Member of CCAR’s REALTOR®/Lender Committee How does a buyer’s credit score impact how much house they can buy? How much of an impact does their credit score have on their purchase price? A buyer’s credit score impacts not only the interest rate on…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Block Chain, 3D Printing: Why NAR is Investing in the Future of Tech with Ashley Stinson
Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Block Chain, 3D Printing: Why NAR is Investing in the Future of Tech with Ashley Stinson https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/2027/2021/03/artificial-intelligence-augmented-reality-block-chain-3d-printing-why-nar-is-investing-in-the-future-of-tech-with-ashley-stinson-soundbite-b01bbfa3-3ead-4580-972f-ee7ec58c8046.mp4 Don’t miss the latest episode of CCAR’s podcast Welcome to the Top with Second Century Ventures Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, Ashley Stinson. In this episode you will learn how NAR is playing…
Read MoreRates, COVID-19, and Forbearance- Oh My!
Rates, COVID-19, and Forbearance- Oh My! By Jennifer Galvan (NMLS 1646419), NXT Mortgage and Member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee One year into the global Pandemic and how has it changed the face of lending? RATES Unlike the stock market, mortgage rates can change multiple times a day. This has been a common occurrence over the…
Read MoreGet Ready for the New Uniform Residential Loan Application Coming March 1
Get Ready for the New Uniform Residential Loan Application Coming March 1 By Jake Perry (NMLS 231682), Porch Light Branch of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation and Member of CCAR’s REALTOR® Lender Committee On March 1st of 2021, the new Uniform Residential Loan Application is being rolled out. After 20 years without change, the GSEs finally…
Read MoreZillow Group to Acquire ShowingTime
Zillow Group to Acquire ShowingTime On February 10, Zillow Group announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ShowingTime.com, Inc., an online scheduling platform for home showings. Read the official press release. Under the agreement, ShowingTime will maintain its existing data privacy policies and continue to operate as an open platform for its…
Read MoreCCAR Announces Annual Award Recipients
CCAR Announces Annual Award Recipients During the Collin County Business Development Meeting on February 9, CCAR announced its 2020 annual award winners. Join us in congratulating our members who received top honors: Leslie Rouda Smith, CCAR Past President and NAR 2021 President Elect, received the Lifetime Achievement Award for her many years of service…
Read MoreRoofing 101
Roofing 101 By Danny Leverett, Tarrant Roofing and Member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee In the state of Texas, no state certification is required to be a roofer. You should take time to find a roofing company that submits to voluntary annual testing through various National Associations. HOW DO I KNOW IF IT’S TIME TO…
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