A bill that would have authorized local governments to impose new taxes on so-called “vacant” residential properties was defeated this week after strong opposition from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® and REALTOR® members from across the state. House Bill 26-1036, which proposed allowing municipalities, counties, and newly created housing authorities to levy taxes on vacant property based on locally......
3 Things to Know HUGE WIN! The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) led efforts to defeat “Vacancy Taxes” (House Bill 1036) on a bipartisan 7-4 vote, with more than a dozen REALTORS® testifying against it, along with CEO Tyrone Adams. This bill would have allowed local governments to punish the lawful use of residential property simply because it was unoccupied......
ENGLEWOOD, CO – Colorado’s housing market began the new year in a period of recalibration with January data reflecting a slower, deliberate pace across a majority of markets, according to the latest Market Trends Housing Report from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR). While demand remains, buyers are increasingly selective and payment-sensitive while sellers continue to adjust to a market defined by......
3 Things to Know 2026 REALTOR® Day Under the Dome. The Capitol is filled with REALTOR® energy this week as nearly 100 members come together to engage directly with Colorado’s General Assembly. Throughout the day, members will work to help lawmakers understand how policies – such as those around vacancy taxes and artificial intelligence – affect workplace safety, housing, property......
A new federal reporting rule from the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) may affect certain residential real estate transactions beginning March 1, 2026. While REALTORS® are NOT responsible for filing any reports, the rule applies to some non-financed residential transactions involving entities or trusts (such as LLCs or corporations). When the rule applies, title companies will......
3 Things to Know The 2026 Legislative Session Has Begun! Colorado’s General Assembly reconvened on January 13th, launching 120 days of work that will impact how properties are bought, sold, built, taxed, managed and regulated. From affordability and inventory to insurance and private property rights, real estate will be deeply woven into this year’s session. The Legislative Policy Committee......
As the Colorado General Assembly convenes for the 2026 legislative session, leaders of the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR), representing more than 23,000 REALTORS® statewide, are focused on advancing bipartisan, practical solutions that protect property rights, support housing supply, and help more Coloradans achieve and sustain homeownership. “Colorado’s housing challenges remain complex, and there are no single-policy solutions,” said......
ENGLEWOOD, CO – Colorado’s housing market closed 2025 in a more balanced and cautious position after years of disruption and volatility, according to the latest Market Trends Housing Report from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR). Higher inventory levels, longer days on market, and cost-sensitive buyers reshaped negotiations across the state, giving buyers more choice while forcing sellers to recalibrate pricing......
Colorado Real Estate Commission Rule Changes On Tuesday, December 2, the Colorado Real Estate Commission (“Commission”) held a critical rulemaking hearing on several proposed new rules—6.17.D and 6.27 among them —that would have significantly reshaped long-standing interpretations of designated brokerage and broker supervision. Thanks to thoughtful, informed, professional, and respectful advocacy from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR)......
ENGLEWOOD, CO – Colorado’s housing market continued its steady recalibration in November, closing out the fall season with softer sales activity but growing signs of balance across much of the state, according to the latest Market Trends Housing Report from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR). Statewide, November followed October’s pattern of moderation. Homes are spending longer on the market, averaging 68......
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