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May 2014

Capitol Connection: May 30, 2014

Legislative Webcast Update You can’t afford to miss this update!  CAR’s Legislative Team provides a comprehensive review of legislative activity this year.  Topics include: Tax credits for natural disasters and wildfire mitigation, mineral estates, foreclosures, home inspector licensing, contractor retainage, affordable housing, construction defects and more!  Click here to view this webcast.   REALTOR® Party Convention and Trade Expo Thank you so much to those of...

Home Buyers & Sellers Generational Trends Report

The National Association of REALTORS® just released the Home Buyers & Sellers Generational Trends report. Read the highlights and see the report below. Highlights Gen Y comprises the largest share of home buyers at 31 percent, followed by Gen X at 30 percent, and both Younger (16 percent) and Older Boomers (14 percent) at 30 percent. The Silent Generation has the smallest share of...

Capitol Connection: May 9, 2014

Sine Die! Wednesday, May 7, the final gavel came down on the second session of the 69th General Assembly.  In total, 621 bills were introduced.  CAR tracked 66 bills this year and took a position on 32 of them.  As we are busy preparing for the 2014 elections, many are noting the bipartisan nature of a large majority of the bills...

Learn How Wildfires Can Impact Your Communities

In September 2013, the Wildfire Insurance and Forest Health Task Force issued an 80 page report to Governor Hickenlooper outlining concerns and recommendations regarding how to best protect citizens who live in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI), and protect Colorado’s landscape, which is a critical element of the State’s economic health. Their findings also brought to light related issues of water...

Wildfire Mitigation Task Force Announcement

In September 2013, the Wildfire Insurance and Forest Health Task Force issued an 80 page report to Governor Hickenlooper outlining concerns and recommendations regarding how to best protect citizens who live in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI), and protect Colorado’s landscape, which is a critical element of the State’s economic health. Their findings also brought to light related issues of water...

2014 CAR Convention Speakers Announced

Registration is now open for 2014 CAR Convention - CAR 2.0: Paving the Way. This year, events will take place at the Colorado Convention Center in Downtown Denver on October 19-21. Register by July 9 and take advantage of early registration pricing!   Click here to learn more and register. Hope to see you there!     ...

Construction Defects Legislation Introduced

SB14-220, Concerning prerequisites to the authority of a unit owners’ association to pursue resolution of disputes involving construction defects, was introduced on Wednesday night. The bill has been assigned to the Senate State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee, as well as the Senate Judiciary Committee.  We are thankful to those of you who have submitted testimonials so far, and those of...

Capitol Connection: May 2, 2014

Construction Defects Legislation Introduced SB14-220, Concerning prerequisites to the authority of a unit owners’ association to pursue resolution of disputes involving construction defects, was introduced on Wednesday night. The bill has been assigned to the Senate State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee, as well as the Senate Judiciary Committee.  We are thankful to those of you who have submitted testimonials so far,...