Your REALTOR® Voice Has Been Heard!
On the heels of yesterday’s updated public health
order to include real estate to our state’s list of critical
services during the COVID-19 crisis, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
Economic Security Act has been passed and signed by the President. It is
the largest emergency aid package in U.S. history and has far reaching and
significant benefits and resources put...
March 26, 2020
Your REALTOR® Voice Has Been Heard
Today, Governor Polis and the
Department of Public Health and Environment has released an updated public
health order in accordance with yesterday’s executive order implementing a
statewide stay-at-home order, in effect from March 26 through
April 11, 2020.
The
public health order was updated to include a number of critical services that
includes Professional Services, such as legal, title companies,...
In order to keep Colorado REALTORS abreast on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the real estate industry, CAR is sharing this message from Williams Underwriting Group:
"Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and out of our concern for our continued health and well-being, our company has decided to work remotely as of 2:00 pm eastern time today, March 18, 2020....
Today, Colorado real estate attorney Damien Cox issued a memo to Colorado real estate brokers regarding COVID-19. It is Cox's opinion that those conducting real estate transactions need to exercise a high level of caution even though Denver, Boulder, and other government entities have deemed real estate transactions as "essential business."
Cox mentions several instances in which buyers, sellers, brokers, and...
Brad Inhulsen, Broker Associate/Partner with Sears Real Estate in Greeley, has been named to NAR's 2020 30 Under 30 Class. Each year, REALTOR® Magazine features 30 rising stars in the real estate industry.
NAR states, "A common thread among the 2020 honorees is their steadfast advocacy for the real estate profession. Many have served on committees and in leadership positions...
Join CAR General Counsel Scott Peterson for a webinar to discuss
the variety of issues related to COVID-19 and its impact on real estate
transactions in Colorado. Topics will include: the New COVID-19 Form
addendum, Showings/Open Houses, “Shelter in Place” orders, contract
termination, closings, and brokerage best practices. Attendees will have
an opportunity to participate in an open Q&A period with Scott following
his discussion.
Note that...
CAR has worked with the Colorado
Bar Association in the creation of an approved addendum to the
Commission-approved Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate to address the practical implications of Covid-19. The addendum
addresses real estate transactions that are impacted and/or delayed by
shutdowns of title offices, government agencies, lenders and/or appraisers; and
real estate transactions that are impacted and/or delayed by mandatory or
voluntary...
Dear CAR Members,
As the fast-changing COVID–19 situation continues to evolve and impact nearly every facet of our lives, your CAR leadership has been and will continue to be working to understand and make proactive decisions that are grounded and focused on the health, safety, and long-term care of our members and the communities we serve. While we know that many...
Government Affairs Update
March Budget Forecast
Due to the COVID-19, the Colorado General Assembly has temporarily adjourned until March 30, 2020 (HJR-1007).
Colorado's Constitution requires a legislative session of 120 calendar days. The current legislative session is scheduled to adjourn no later than May 6, 2020. With the temporary adjournment until at least March 30, 2020, there is a question whether the...
Here at CAR, we will continue to emphasize our member experience philosophy by providing additional opportunities that will help Colorado REALTORS® navigate the business environment created by the coronavirus and its unprecedented impact on all of our lives.
Expanded Legal Hotline Availability: In response to the overwhelming call demand for the CAR Legal Hotline, beginning Monday, March 23, the Legal Hotline...
