Posted in NAR Annual Conference and Expo, YPN Events, YPN News, by Graham Woodon November 9, 2014 YPNers cut a rug at Generations Hall in New Orleans on Friday night during the announcement of the Networks of the Year. It seemed more than fitting that the rising young stars of real estate joined some of their older, more-experienced brethren at Generations Hall in New Orleans on...
Tell Congress: Don’t Tax “Phantom Income” on Short Sales. Congress has begun its “Lame Duck” session with a big list of unfinished business items. Number one on that list for REALTORS® is an extension of “The Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act.” This bipartisan legislation would extend an expired provision that has helped millions of distressed American families by allowing tax relief for homeowners...
The NAR Board of Directors approved the following policy statement on unmanned aerial vehicles: The National Association of REALTORS® advises members that the use of unmanned aerial vehicles for real estate marketing is currently prohibited by the Federal Aviation Administration. Such prohibited use of unmanned aerial vehicles may lead to the assessment of substantial fines and penalties. The National Association of REALTORS® supports efforts to create...
We all know insurance is important. There’s a reason we have coverage on our health, homes and lives. We understand why brokers in Colorado are required to carry errors and omissions (E&O) insurance. The total paid claims against REALTORS® in Colorado annually is well into the millions of dollars. This includes all fees and legal expenses incurred defending claims. So if...
Randy Reynolds, a broker associate with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Rocky Mountain in Colorado Springs, was named Colorado Realtor of the Year by the Colorado Association of Realtors (CAR) at its 94th annual convention in Denver. The award is the most prestigious award given to a CAR member and is a culmination of a distinguished career within the Realtor organization—...
Tomorrow, REALTORS® have the opportunity to exercise one of our greatest constitutional rights – the right to vote. In elections at the local, state and national levels, REALTORS® have the opportunity to make a difference in determining the future direction of our great country. Electing candidates who understand the importance of homeownership, real estate investment and property rights will help ensure...
Back to the office after Paving the Way at the CAR Convention is like taking a ride on the Autobahn! There is so much to do, see, and be inspired by throughout the event. Of course everyone’s favorite part is meeting their friends from around the state and beyond. This alone is one of the most valuable reasons to connect at convention. That...
David Barber, a nine-year real estate veteran with RE/MAX Unlimited Inc., on Monday was installed as chairman of the Colorado Association of Realtors. CAR, the state’s largest real estate trade association with more than 21,000 statewide members, installed its 2014-2015 Leadership Council, including the chairman position, at its 94th annual state convention that drew more than 650 people to downtown Denver....
No minimum down payment, as NAR sought The mortgage financing environment for households could improve as a result of a rule federal regulators are releasing starting today. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is the first of six financial regulators to release the final version of the long-awaited qualified residential mortgage (QRM) rule, which stems from the big 2010 banking reform bill...
“As both a REALTOR® and an Arkansan, I am saddened by this morning’s news of Beverly Carter’s untimely death. My heart goes out to her family, her friends, her co-workers, and everyone whose life Beverly touched in her 49 years with us. Working in real estate involves risk and, unfortunately, that risk takes many forms. As an industry, we collectively work...