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NAR’s Rural Outreach Initiative

Posted on February 20, 2019

Communities, Community Giving, Consumer Awareness, Government Affairs, Local Association, REALTOR News

NAR's Rural Outreach Initiative serves REALTOR® Associations in communities with less than 30,000 population and rural in character. The Initiative has a two-fold strategy: (1) Identify and disseminate information and resources on the issues and challenges facing rural communities impacting real estate and (2) provide one-on-one assistance to small associations to help them take advantage of the REALTOR® Party Community...

50-state research aims to identify nation’s most innovative housing solutions

Posted on January 29, 2019

Capitol Connection, Consumer Awareness, Government Affairs, Market Trends, REALTOR News, REALTORS in the News, Stats & Trends

The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) has completed a 50-state research analysis designed to identify the most innovative and successful programs being implemented to address the full spectrum of housing issues facing communities across the United States. From affordability and product type to inventory needs, CAR’s research set out to help identify what state and local governments, public and private businesses,...

An Interview with 2019 CAR Chair Justin Knoll

Posted on November 29, 2018

Consumer Awareness, REALTOR News

How long have you been in real estate and why did you decide to make this your career? I am a 4th generation REALTOR®, a story that began with my great grandfather, then my grandmother, to my mom, and now me. My mom is still an agent after 45 years in the business. I always joked that it’s like the mob:...

Colorado condos break record at $300,000 median price despite new listings rising nearly 16 percent from April to May

Posted on June 12, 2018

Market Trends, Market Trends & Statistics, REALTOR News, REALTORS in the News, Stats & Trends

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – June 12, 2018 – The Merry Month of May delivered strong seasonal increases in new listings for single-family residences and condos in both the seven-county Denver metro area and the state. However, homebuyers continue to face the same scenario that has dominated the state’s housing markets throughout the past year. Strong sales and record-high median pricing of...

Denver Ranks 6th on the List for Becoming Amazon’s New Headquarters

Posted on May 31, 2018

Communities, REALTOR News, Residential Housing

The competition is heating up as the 20 finalist fight for Amazon to pick their city for the new location of the HQ2. As of now, Denver, Colorado sits sixth on the list with Raleigh, North Carolina leading in first place. ATTOM Data Solutions has created a ranking of the final 20 cities in the running and their likelihood of being...

What if Colorado Schools were Number 1?

Posted on May 23, 2018

Communities, REALTOR News

Just-Released Economic Data Finds Improving Education in Colorado Would Generate Billions for the Economy New statewide polling shows education is a top tier issue for Colorado voters and employers, alignment on improvement strategies May 15, 2018 – Denver – If Colorado schools were the best in the nation, the state and its economy would receive a multi-billion-dollar boost. That’s the conclusion of...

Capitol Connection – May 11, 2018

Posted on May 14, 2018

Capitol Connection, Government Affairs, REALTOR News

Sine Die! Wednesday, May 9th, the final gavel came down on the second session of the 71st General Assembly. In total, 784 bills were introduced. The Colorado Association of RELATORS® (CAR) tracked 80 bills this year and the Legislative Policy Committee (LPC) took a position on 46 of them. The split legislature this year with Republicans controlling the Senate and Democrats...

Colorado Housing Prices Continue to Break Records

Posted on May 11, 2018

REALTOR News, Stats & Trends

Record housing prices continue their pace across the state as homebuyers weigh a growing list of market factors ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – May 10, 2018 – With a solid seasonal bump in the number of new listings both in the Denver metro area and many markets across the state, hungry homebuyers continued to gobble up properties while others sit and monitor a...

Housing prices, sales go up in Montezuma County

Posted on May 8, 2018

Communities, Market Trends, REALTOR News

The housing market is improving for Montezuma County as house sales have increased. A good economy and high rental rates are pushing citizens of this area to consider buying a house versus renting. “Rent is pretty tough around here, and rent amounts are high, and so buying is a much better option for people,” To read the Full Article Click HERE...

Capitol Connection – May 4, 2018

Posted on May 4, 2018

Capitol Connection, Government Affairs, REALTOR News

House Bill 18-1195: Tax Credit Contributions Organizations Affordable Housing HB18-1195, sponsored by Representative Pabon (D-Denver) and Senator Tate (R-Centennial), provides a state income tax credit for contributions to nonprofit organizations and Housing Authorities engaged in the new construction of affordable housing for homeownership of at least 120% Average Median Income. The donation by an individual or organization must be tied to...