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March 2015

Colorado’s Leslie Moen Named to 30 Under 30

Posted on March 30, 2015

CYPN, Local Association, NAR

Applications were strong and competition was fierce, but 30 have now been chosen. REALTOR® Magazine recently announced the 2015 class, and the new inductees include Colorado REALTOR Leslie Moen of Fort Collins. Congratulations Leslie! From Leslie's 30 Under 30 online profile: "Our success as a real estate company reflects our strong dedication to teamwork and mutual relationships, and that inherently reflects the roles...

Capitol Connection: March 27, 2015

Posted on March 27, 2015

Government Affairs

Mid-Session Update With a little over a month left in the legislative session this year, we want to take some time to update you on the progress of the bills we have been monitoring. The Legislative Policy Committee has reviewed 57 bills and has taken a position on 25 of them. We are in SUPPORT on 15, NEUTRAL on 5, and...

Does Homeownership Matter?

Posted on March 23, 2015

Consumer Awareness

You bet it does! At the most basic level, it provides shelter and security to families. But, there is a lot more to it than that, and here are some facts about homeowners from the National Association of Realtors, Federal Reserve Board, and the US Census Bureau: They are more likely to vote, They volunteer their time more frequently for charitable causes, They...

Capitol Connection: March 20, 2015

Posted on March 20, 2015

Government Affairs

SB 177- Construction Defects Passes First Senate Committee After a long afternoon with over 7 hours of testimony, SB 177 passed out of the Senate Business, Labor and Technology Committee by a vote of 6-2 with one excused. We would like to thank these senators for their votes in favor of this much needed legislation: Committee Chair Senator David Balmer, Committee...

Mayor Hancock Testifies in Favor of State Senate Bill 177

Posted on March 19, 2015

General, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

DENVER – On Wednesday, March 18, Mayor Michael B. Hancock testified at the Colorado State Senate Business, Labor and Technology Committee hearing on SB-177, Construction Defects Legislation. The Mayor testified in favor of the proposed legislation, and articulated how the bill is critical to remove barriers and help Denver provide its residents with access to safe, decent, affordable housing in a...

CAR Provides Testimony on Construction Defects Law

Posted on March 18, 2015

Consumer Awareness, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

Mark Trenka chair of the Colorado Association of REALTORS Legislative Policy Committee testified before Colorado law makers earlier this week regarding Colorado's construction defects law. This big hurdle prevents building more entry-level housing, and is a defect in state law that exposes home builders and homeowners to a high risk of expensive, time-consuming litigation. It has created a climate that puts the chill on new...

Colorado REALTOR Family Loses Another Leader

Posted on March 17, 2015

General, REALTOR® News

CAR Past President and REALTOR® of the YEAR C.V. LeForce passed away on March 2. Friends and Family will hold a memorial service in California. C.V. served as PPAR President in 1969, was elected CAR President in 1976, and was honored as REALTOR® of the Year in 1981. C.V. also served as Director of the National Association of REALTORS® Political Action Committee for several years, and...

Capitol Connection: March 13, 2015

Posted on March 13, 2015

Government Affairs

Tell your legislators to Support SB177! Urge your State Legislators to SUPPORT SENATE BILL 177—Fix the Defect in Colorado’s Construction Law A big hurdle to building more entry-level housing is a defect in state law that exposes homebuilders and homeowners to a high risk of expensive, time-consuming litigation. It is referred to as the construction defects law. It has created a climate...

Capitol Connection: March 6, 2015

Posted on March 6, 2015

Government Affairs

Senate Bill 177- Construction Defects We expect CAR SUPPORTED SB 15-177 to be calendared within the next week or so in the Senate Business, Labor and Technology Committee. Because of this, we urge you to continue to share the Call for Action. Communicating our positions with our legislators is a vital component in representative democracy, and participating in this Call for Action is...

Isn’t Everyone Who Sells Real Estate a REALTOR?

Posted on March 3, 2015

Consumer Awareness, NAR

All real estate licensees are not the same. In Colorado every real estate broker is licensed by the State, but only those licensees who are members of the National Association of REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®. By joining the REALTOR® Association, members have agreed to subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics and are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge...

March 2015

Colorado’s Leslie Moen Named to 30 Under 30

Capitol Connection: March 27, 2015

Does Homeownership Matter?

Capitol Connection: March 20, 2015

Mayor Hancock Testifies in Favor of State Senate Bill 177

CAR Provides Testimony on Construction Defects Law

Colorado REALTOR Family Loses Another Leader

Capitol Connection: March 13, 2015

Capitol Connection: March 6, 2015

Isn’t Everyone Who Sells Real Estate a REALTOR?

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