The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) is opposed to the
Department of Housing and Urban Development’s decision to rescind the
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule, a 2015 regulation implementing the
1968 Fair Housing Act’s mandate that governments take affirmative steps to
address segregation. In step with the National Association of REALTORS®, CAR
agrees that eliminating this rule strips away a vital tool for fulfilling the
original...
Are you looking for new ways to represent your community and industry in important legislative and political decisions? Apply today to serve as a volunteer on CAR’s Legislative Policy Committee or CAR Political Action Committee and represent your industry in statewide matters critical to the future of real estate and property owners. Applications are now being accepted through September 14,...
Governor Polis' recently-released FAQ clarifies that his statewide mask order includes cubicles in the workplace and has also called on employers to continue to allow employees work remotely as much as possible.
Gov. Polis’ office has issued an FAQ to clarify the state’s mandatory mask order, including rules on when masks are required in the workplace. The FAQ document says employees can remove...
Colorado Association of REALTORS® Foundation Awards Grants
Totaling $125,000 to 11 Colorado Non-Profits in June, in addition to $125,000
granted in May
The
ongoing economic impact of COVID-19 pandemic has left many Coloradans unable to
make rent and mortgage payments due to layoffs and furloughs. In light of this
unprecedented emergency, the Colorado Association of REALTORS® Foundation
announced on June 19, 2020 it is awarding additional grants...
By Liz Peetz, CAR VP of Government Affairs
In these unconventional times when we are facing enormous
obstacles to our daily lives to pursue our businesses, support our families, or
try to have honest conversations about what is happening around the country, I
am reminded of the powerful words of historian Doris Kerns Goodwin; “Progress
goes up and down throughout history, but the most...
Nineteen percent of REALTORS® say they’re “very prepared” for a second wave of COVID-19 cases, and 39% say they’re “somewhat prepared,” according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ Market Recovery Survey, which is based on responses from about 2,300 members. Of those who believe there might be a second wave, 30% say they feel more prepared because they have a better...
By Sarah Mulholland, CPR News
Statewide, the number of homes listed for sale in June fell 39 percent compared to the same time last year, according to a report from the Colorado Association of Realtors. Buyers are snapping up limited inventory now that stay-at-home orders are lifted, pushing the number of homes under contract up more than 30 percent — to...
By Carole VanSickle Ellis, REI Ink
It surprised no one that Denver, Colorado’s, housing market took a hit in spring 2020. After all, no market has been unaffected by the economic downturn the coronavirus pandemic brought on.
However, real-estate-related behavioral trends that emerged at the end of April when some “stay-at-home” restrictions were lifted in Colorado indicate a strong summer for residential...
By Jason Blevins, The Colorado Sun
Urbanites fleeing cities for homes in the hills are pulling mountain resort real estate out of a pandemic slump.
Inventories are dwindling, prices are soaring and resort-town schools are seeing enrollment climb as second-home owners and newcomers settle in places like Steamboat Springs, Vail, Crested Butte, Telluride and Aspen.
Telluride REALTOR® George Harvey is working with more...
The National Association of REALTORS® voiced concern Thursday after the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the end of a fair housing rule meant to advance diverse, inclusive communities. HUD is abolishing the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule, a 2015 regulation implementing the 1968 Fair Housing Act’s mandate that governments take affirmative steps to address segregation. HUD referred to...
