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Zillow 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…
Read MoreTrending Legal Issues and How to Stay on the Right Side of the Law
Trending Legal Issues and How to Stay on the Right Side of the Law January 19 is a BIG Day (And not just because it’s Dolly Parton’s 75th Birthday) It’s CCAR’s Blast Off 2021 Virtual Event! At Blast Off 2021, keynote speaker Trista Curzydlo, attorney and national real estate education expert, will discuss: How Facebook’s…
Read MoreEveryone who has an Opinion Gets to Voice it: Leading During Adversity with Cindi Bulla
Everyone who has an Opinion Gets to Voice it: Leading During Adversity with Cindi Bulla https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/2027/2020/12/everyone-who-has-an-opinion-gets-to-voice-it-leading-during-adversity-with-cindi-bulla-soundbite-c51bdd8b-7508-4398-9be3-0ecb7fa1828c.mp4 Cindi Bulla did not envision a pandemic as part of her 2020 Texas REALTORS® Chairman tenure. How did she lead the real estate industry through a challenging year? Listen to find out. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs…
Read MoreHot Topics with Lori Levy, General Counsel/Vice President of Legal Affairs for Texas REALTORS®
Hot Topics with Lori Levy, General Counsel/Vice President of Legal Affairs for Texas REALTORS® On October 22, Lori Levy, General Counsel/Vice President of Legal Affairs for Texas REALTORS®, discussed hot topics and need to know information at CCAR’s virtual IBN & Broker/Manager event. The full webinar can be viewed here. Download the accompanying PowerPoint…
Read MoreRates, COVID-19, and Forbearance – Oh My! How has Lending Changed & how does it Affect you?
Rates, COVID-19, and Forbearance – Oh My! How has Lending Changed & how does it Affect you? By Jennifer Galvan (NMLS 1646419), NXT Mortgage and Member of of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee RATES Unlike the stock market, mortgage rates can change multiple times a day. This has been a common occurrence over the last 30 days. …
Read MoreAdded Benefits for our Veterans in 2020
Added Benefits for our Veterans in 2020 By Eric Gomez, ACE Credit Consulting and Member of CCAR’s REALTOR®/Lender Committee The Blue Water Navy (BWN) Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 (PL 116-23) made changes to the VA Home Loan Program that exempt Purple Heart Recipients that are currently serving on active duty from the VA Home…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening on the Credit Side in Early 2020?
What’s Happening on the Credit Side in Early 2020? By Mickey Lynam (NMLS 974623), IBERIABANK Mortgage, Member of CCAR’s REALTOR®/Lender Committee “The lowest midwinter mortgage rates in history have contributed to an unusual early-year surge in home buying” (and refinancing) -MoneyWise, Feb. 3, 2020 The Highlights: During mid-January, the pace of homebuyers applying for mortgages…
Read MoreNo More Excuses
No More Excuses By Alexandra Swan (NMLS 117371), Willow Bend Mortgage and 2019 Chair of CCAR’s REALTOR®/Lender Committee The last article of the year for the REALTOR®/Lender Committee is the responsibility of the outgoing chair. I have had this on my calendar for about 75 days with the best of intentions to finish it well…
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