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Announcing CCAR TRLP Class XVII
Announcing CCAR TRLP Class XVII Please join us in congratulating these Collin County Area REALTORS® and area association participants on their acceptance into the 2025 Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program (TRLP) Class XVII. They were nominated, accepted, and now begin their journey to becoming part of an elite group of real estate leaders. Click here to…
Read MoreUnderstanding How Rising Insurance Costs Impact Home Affordability in Collin County
Understanding How Rising Insurance Costs Impact Home Affordability in Collin County In real estate, affordability is a top priority for buyers. Recently, however, one factor has become increasingly important in determining a buyer’s ability to secure a loan: homeowners insurance premiums. In a recent video, Shane Hartje, Loan Officer at CMG Home Loans and a…
Read MoreNew NAR Fair Housing Training Requirement
New NAR Fair Housing Training Requirement As part of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)’s ongoing commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the real estate industry, a new requirement has been introduced for 2025. Starting this year, all REALTORS® are required to complete at least 2 hours of Fair Housing / Anti-Bias Training…
Read MoreDon’t Miss CCAR Networking Meetings Near You
Don’t Miss CCAR Networking Meetings Near You CCAR Networking Meetings are held throughout the county. Each meeting features industry updates and provides an opportunity for optimal networking to grow your business. Attend one (or all five) where you live, work or play! Click here to find a meeting near you. Registration is required. Categories…
Read MoreHelp Shape CCAR’s Future: Apply to Serve on CCAR’s Nominating Committee
Help Shape CCAR’s Future: Apply to Serve on CCAR’s Nominating Committee CCAR is accepting applications from REALTOR® members who are interested in serving on CCAR’s Nominating Committee and who are not currently serving on CCAR’s Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee’s primary purpose is to: To interview all qualified candidates for Officer and Director positions…
Read MoreComing August 2: New NTREIS Dashboard Layout
Coming August 2: New NTREIS Dashboard Layout NTREIS will launch a new Single Sign On Dashboard layout on August 2. Check out this video for a sneak peek of what to expect. *NTREIS is aware that users have experienced issues when logging into the system and is actively working to resolve the issue. In…
Read MoreCollin County Housing Inventory Can’t Keep Up
Collin County Housing Inventory Can’t Keep Up The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that housing inventory is set to remain tight as homes under contract outpaced previous years and a relatively flat number of homes entered the market. Collin County housing demand remained high as 38.7% more homes went under contract in February…
Read MoreTake a Look Back at 2022 with CCAR…and We’re Not Done Yet!
Take a Look Back at 2022 with CCAR…and We’re Not Done Yet! As 2022 winds down, we wanted to look back at this fantastic year. We grew as an association, you grew as members, and together we did a lot of really neat things. We are so grateful you choose us as your home association,…
Read MoreHigher Mortgage Interest Rates Hurting Texas Housing Affordability
Higher Mortgage Interest Rates Hurting Texas Housing Affordability Texas housing overall is still affordable. However, higher mortgage interest rates are contributing to declining housing affordability statewide, according to a new report from the Texas Real Estate Research Center (TRERC) at Texas A&M University. “A popular metric developed by TRERC and deployed by industry groups depicts…
Read MoreHomebuyers and Sellers Look to REALTORS® to Navigate Hot Texas Real Estate Market
Homebuyers and Sellers Look to REALTORS® to Navigate Hot Texas Real Estate Market Today, Texas REALTORS® released the 2022 Texas Homebuyers and Sellers Report, providing in-depth insights into the demographics, motivations and opinions of Texas homebuyers and sellers who had a real estate transaction between July 2020 and June 2021. The report also outlines information related to…
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