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Environment

Wildland Fire Strategy/Convening Group Event Flyer

Wildfire Preparedness: National Cohesive Wildland Fire Strategy Discussion

Posted on March 18, 2019

Colorado Project Wildfire, Consumer Awareness, Environment, General, Government Affairs, REALTOR News, Residential Housing

The Colorado Association of REALTORS® is proud to support the ongoing efforts and discussions taking place around Wildfire education, mitigation, safety and recovery for the residents throughout our state. As a part of our long-term commitment to work with local, state and federal agencies and organizations on these important issues, including our own Colorado Project Wildfire initiatives, we are proud to...

Interview on Initiative 300 with Elizabeth Peetz, VP of Government Affairs

Posted on March 5, 2019

Communities, Consumer Awareness, Environment, Government Affairs, REALTOR News, Residential Housing

Elizabeth Peetz shares information on Initiative 300 in a radio interview with Ross Kaminsky from 630 KHOW. Kaminsky begins by asking Peetz what will happen if Initiative 300 passes. "Initiative 300 would provide any and all accessible public outdoor space under the jurisdiction of the city and county of Denver, whether that's owned or leased, to be made available for people to...

Panoramic View of the High Park Wildfire in the Colorado Rocky Mountains

6 Trends to Know about Fire Season in the Western U.S.

Posted on December 4, 2018

Consumer Awareness, Environment, REALTOR News

Lately, it feels like we’re hearing about wildfires erupting in the western United States more often. But how have wildfire occurrences changed over the decades? Researchers with the NASA-funded Rehabilitation Capability Convergence for Ecosystem Recovery (RECOVER) have analyzed more than 40,000 fires from Colorado to California between 1950 to 2017 to learn how wildfire frequency, size, location, and a few other traits have...

Initiative 97/REMI Study

Posted on August 30, 2018

Capitol Connection, Consumer Awareness, Environment, Government Affairs, REALTOR News

Colorado’s oil and gas industry supports hundreds of thousands of jobs in the state across nearly all sectors of the economy. In addition, the industry operates within some of the nation’s strictest regulations regarding safety, water monitoring and air quality. Proposed Ballot Initiative 97 would increase the distance between oil and gas operations and vulnerable areas or occupied structures. Setbacks have...

A wildfire burns in a fir and aspen forest.

Wildfires in Colorado: The Overwhelming Effects and Costs and How REALTORS® Aim to Help

Posted on August 8, 2018

Communities, Consumer Awareness, Environment, REALTOR News, Residential Housing

Across the country, wildfires have caused devastation and distress for years. In addition to the destruction they bring upon communities, fires can cost millions in restoration over the course of many years. Headwaters Economics recently published a report that analyzed the cost of several fires across the country. The report looked at 8 major wildfires in four states through 2016, including...

Denver Colorado Capitol Building at Night. Colorado State Capitol Located in Denver Colorado.

Breaking News: Flood Insurance Extension Passes Overwhelmingly

Posted on July 31, 2018

Communities, Consumer Awareness, Environment, Government Affairs, NAR, REALTOR News, REALTORS in the News

In a big win for REALTORS®, the National Flood Insurance Program will continue renewing or issuing new insurance for four more months under legislation overwhelmingly by the U.S. Senate today. The bill, which cleared the House last week, is expected to be signed into law before midnight tonight, when the program expires. "We applaud lawmakers for taking this needed action to...

savings, finances, economy and home concept - close up of man with calculator counting money and making notes at home

Many Owners Lack Sufficient Insurance to Cover Disasters

Posted on July 31, 2018

Consumer Awareness, Environment, Government Affairs, NAR, REALTOR News

Many homeowners have limits on their home insurance policies that are too low to cover the full cost of repairing or rebuilding in case of a natural disaster—and the problem is particularly alarming in areas at risk of hurricanes and flooding, The Wall Street Journal reports. Catastrophic damage left in the wake of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria last year revealed a widespread...

Smoke billowing in the air from a wildfire in Colorado with the sun shining through the smoke.

Colorado Project Wildfire – Success Stories

Posted on June 27, 2018

Communities, Consumer Awareness, Environment, REALTOR News

In the face of long-term, ongoing wildfire risks, the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) launched Project Wildfire, an education program designed to help reduce and/or prevent the destruction of land and property, injuries, and loss of life by raising awareness of and access to wildfire mitigation resources. With 25,000-plus REALTOR® members spread across the state, CAR and its members are...

Durango Wildfire Program & VBR REALFire Program

Posted on June 26, 2018

Communities, Consumer Awareness, Environment, Government Affairs, REALTOR News

Durango Wildfire Assistance Those affected by the 416 Fire near Durango are in need of monetary donations, food and household items, and animal-related donations. The Durango Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) is working in partnership with area relief organizations, and recently collected nearly 325 lbs of food for the Durango Food Bank as well as monetary donations to assist evacuees. As of June 19,...

416 Fire in Durango: How to Help, Update from DAAR, How to Receive Assistance

Posted on June 14, 2018

Communities, Community Giving, Consumer Awareness, Environment, Local Association, NAR, REALTOR News, Residential Housing

Hello from smokey Durango, and thank you so much for your kind words, support, outreach, and concern for our precious community. We truly appreciate all the outreach. I wanted to take a moment to update you all on how Durango is holding up through this crisis and what DAAR is doing to help. It was an active week for the fire, with...