Opportunities Increase for Home Buyers in Collin County Collin County Area Realtors (CCAR) reports that key market indicators began to favor buyers in June as more homes entered the market, sold for less than the year prior and took longer to sell. In June, 2,300 new listings entered the market, 8.2% more than in June 2023, providing buyers with 3.6 months of inventory. A market with 6 months of inventory is considered balanced. Homes remained on the market for an average of 40 days in June, three days longer than the same time last year, and sold for a median price of $515,000, 4.6% l ..read more

Victory in West Crossing: What it Means for You Collin County Area REALTORS® (CCAR) is thrilled to announce that the proposed rental ban in the West Crossing community was withdrawn in June 2024. This is a clear win for Realtors, their clients, homeowners, and the City of Anna. This outcome demonstrates the power of informed and early engagement by our dedicated Realtors and the community's strong support. The flexibility and property rights essential to maintaining a dynamic and diverse housing market have been preserved by preventing this restrictive amendment. This victory ensures t ..read more

Congratulations to CCAR Member, Kristin Smith, for Appearance on HGTV’s Battle on the Beach CCAR is proud to announce that one of our very own has appeared on HGTV's Battle on the Beach, Season 4! Kristin Smith, daughter of Past CCAR & NAR President, Leslie Rouda Smith, and her wife, Chyenne Smith, showed their creative side as they battle it out, renovation style. You can check out their interview with WFAA 8 News below! Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market Trends North DFW Real Producers Magazine Professional Development Spotlight Uncateg ..read more

Government Affairs/TREPAC May Recap Government Affairs/TREPAC May Recap Thursday, May 23 Last month's meeting kicked-off with our guest speaker, Jamie Kohlmann. At the time of the meeting, Kohlmann was preparing for her run-off election for State Board of Education for District 12, which includes counties such as Dallas, Collin, Grayson, Cook, Denton, and more. She spoke about the need for reform and transparency from schools, and emphasized the importance of attending school meetings. School votes are not public record, and she encourages parents to attend meetings and know what's goi ..read more

CCAR Launches New Video Series: REal Stories Sit down with our first guest, Kayla Click, CCAR TREPAC Chair & TREPAC Region 4 Trustee, as she reflects on the most rewarding moment in her career. Be sure to have a tissue near by! Everyone has a story, visit ccar.net/real-stories to tell yours. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market Trends North DFW Real Producers Magazine Professional Development Spotlight Uncategorized Archives Archives Select Month June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 20 ..read more

City of Plano Introduces New Short Term Rental Ordinance The City of Plano recently introduced a new Short Term Rental Ordinance and we had the pleasure of sitting down with city officials to talk about it. Christina Day, Director of Planning and Curtis Howard, Director of Neighborhood Services shared with us why the City of Plano took action with short term rentals, what it means for future and current renters and landlords, as well as how this ordinance can help preserve a safe standard of living for Plano homeowners. They also introduce a new STR registration process, and where to g ..read more

National News: NAR Applauds VA Announcement of Home Loan Benefit Changes National Association of Realtors® President Kevin Sears issued the following statement in response to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announcement of a "Buyer-Broker Agent Temporary Local Variance Circular": "The VA's home loan guaranty is the only program that explicitly bans buyers from directly paying for professional real estate representation. We applaud the VA for revising this policy and allowing veterans and active-duty service members the same advantages as othe ..read more

Benefits of TREC HVAC Inspections Written By: Garrett Hand and Mike Kemper, Owners of Elite Inspection Group and members of CCAR's Affiliate Committee. Summer is close and that means your HVAC system will be in full working mode. When it comes to maintaining a comfortable and energy-efficient home in Texas, ensuring the proper functioning of your HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system is paramount. To guarantee the safety, efficiency, and compliance of HVAC systems, the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) plays a crucial role through HVAC inspections. In this blog, we ..read more

1031 Exchanges: Common Mistakes to Avoid Written By: Whitney Nash, Owner of Above & Below 1031 LLC and member of CCAR's Affiliate Committee. A 1031 exchange, named after Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, is a powerful tax-deferral strategy used by real estate investors to defer capital gains taxes when selling investment property. Instead of recognizing the capital gains and paying taxes on the sale proceeds, investors can reinvest the proceeds into a like-kind replacement property, effectively deferring the taxes until a future date. However, navigating a 1031 exchange c ..read more

111 To-Dos to Sell Your Home So, you're ready to buy a home. Here's your next 111 to-dos! Or, do 1 thing. Find a buyer's agent. CCAR members can download this visually impactful document in the resource folder of their CCAR Info Hub.  Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market Trends North DFW Real Producers Magazine Professional Development Spotlight Uncategorized Archives Archives Select Month May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May ..read more