3 Things to Know 1. CAR Secures Major Wins in Real Estate Sunset Bill. The Colorado Association of REALTORS® played a leading role in shaping this year’s sunset bill, “Sunset Division of Real Estate” (House Bill 1287), to continue the Colorado Real Estate Commission and Division of Real Estate, both set to expire in September 2026, for another 10 years. The...
Protect Your Business. Protect Your Clients. The Colorado Association of REALTORS® has verified that REALTORS® working in Colorado have been impacted by a sophisticated “Zoom link” scam targeting real estate professionals. Cybercriminals are using increasingly advanced tactics to access sensitive business and client information. Your vigilance is critical. How the “Zoom Link” Scam Works In most cases, someone posing as a prospective buyer...
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 defined criteria,...
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 for...
Colorado lawmakers returned to the Capitol for a six-day special legislative session on August 21st to address the effects of tax policy changes made by House Resolution 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, the Republican federal bill signed by President Trump in July. The changes in the federal tax code made in the bill left Colorado with a roughly...
Congratulations to all the candidates who won their respective races! We hope those of you who did not get elected at this time will strongly consider staying involved in an area that you are passionate and consider running again; many of our past leaders will attest that it took them a few tries to become elected to a position in...
CAR's Legal Hotline will operate on a reduced schedule over the holidays and will be closed on the following days: Monday, December 25 Tuesday, December 26 Monday, January 1 Tuesday, January 2 REALTORS can access the Legal Hotline here. ...
CAR Membership, In the face of recent allegations involving the National Association of REALTORS® and the resignation of the 2023 NAR President, we acknowledge and understand that as an industry, we’re at the precipice of challenging times. As Colorado REALTORS® who proudly wear the REALTOR® R and work tirelessly for your communities, your clients, and your industry, you have concerns and...
REALTORS® need a voice in state legislation to ensure that public policy is supportive of a healthy real estate market for today and tomorrow. We encourage you to apply for CAR’s Political Action Committee (CARPAC) and Legislative Policy Committee (LPC) for 2024. The deadline to send applications is Friday, September 15. More details about the individual committees can be found at...
CAR’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee is honored to celebrate the groups and individuals who strive to make our industry more diverse and inclusive. Applications are open June 4 through August 4th, so nominate someone you know who is working to make a difference. The winners will be announced at the Inaugural Dinner at the 2023 Fall Forum. Awards are separated into...