Posted on
January 4, 2023
On Friday, December 23, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the FY 2023 Omnibus spending package, narrowly avoiding a shutdown and funding the federal government through September 30, 2023. The $1.7 trillion spending package includes funding for agency programs and initiatives important to real estate, including:
Reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through September 30, 2023;
$86 million for HUD Fair...
Posted on
November 10, 2022
Congratulations to CAR members who have been selected to serve on NAR Committees and Board for 2022/2023. Please see below a list of Colorado REALTORS® and association staff listed in alphabetical order by last name.
Milford D Adams: Fair Housing Policy Committee
Tyrone Adams: AEC Recommendations and Recognition Advisory Board
Brian E Anzur: Board of Directors Large Association Representative, Insurance Committee
Windy Bailey: Fair...
Sitzer/Burnett Class Action Lawsuit
Earlier this month, an appeals court rejected NAR’s class certification challenge in the Sitzer/Burnett Case, the lawsuit falsely alleging that sellers are damaged when their listing broker offers to compensate the buyer’s broker. The ruling implies that the case will move forward as a multibillion-dollar class-action lawsuit and is headed for trial in February 2023. The case...
We would like to thank all the candidates who raised their hand to be a candidate for 2022-2023 CAR leadership positions. For those of you who were not elected, you are still a valued leader and member of the association. We strongly encourage and hope you stay involved in CAR.
The following are the results for the 2022-2023 CAR Leadership Elections:
Chair: Natalie...
Fort Collins REALTOR® Chris McElroy has been announced as one of NAR’s newest Distinguished Service Award recipients, the highest honor bestowed on a NAR member outside of presidency. In 1994, McElroy served as president of CAR, and in 2000, he was named Colorado REALTOR® of the Year. His track record as a leader goes back more than 40 years.
Chris...
In a first-of-its-kind education session in the nation, the Colorado Association REALTORS (CAR) Chair-Elect Natalie Davis presented the National Association of REALTOR’s (NAR) very first “Implicit Bias Training” on Tuesday, April 12, in honor of CAR’s Fair Housing Month. This training was the first of its kind given to Colorado REALTORS®.
The training gave participants a toolkit to use to override...
Two of CAR’s 2021-22 leaders were featured on different NAR podcasts this week. CAR Chair-Elect Natalie Davis spoke about the association’s role in creating opportunities for diversity, race, and inclusion, while CAR Past President George Harvey, gave his thoughts about the future of short-term rentals in resort towns.
As part of NAR’s
Drive podcast on Spotify, Natalie Davis discussed both national...
The popularity of
multigeneration living is in flux throughout the nation, according to two
recent reports. Colorado, along with Arizona and Nevada, had the largest
increase in multigenerational households, which is defined by three or more
generations who live in the same home. From 2014 to 2019, that increase went up
12.34 percent across the three states, according to a study from LendingTree. The
NAR’s Home...
Out of 300 nationwide applicants, four Colorado REALTORS® have
been announced as finalists for the 30 Under 30 class of 2022 from REALTOR®
Magazine. Beginning March 11 at 9 am MT, members can read more about these real
estate industry professionals who “took bold steps to grow both their
professional careers and their personal lives.” Through volunteerism,
education, philanthropy, and empowerment, these REALTORS® have worked...
Posted on
February 16, 2022
Getting involved as a CAR Officer or as a member of a Committee or Chair Advisory Group has great privileges and benefits. 1) more exposure for yourself and your firm; 2) connections with people outside of your market; 3) leadership skills that will improve your business; 4) local board representation at the state level; 5) contributions to the decision-making process;...
