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...
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. Currently we are exploring additional member opportunities such as: Expanded Legal Hotline Availability: In response to the overwhelming call demand for the CAR Legal Hotline, beginning Monday, March 23,...
As many of you already know, NAR announced that it will be delivering the 2020 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings and Trade Expo virtually from May 11-16. This is due to the recommendations and concerns resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. The virtual experience will include committee meetings, key sessions, and elections, along with numerous other online features. In addition, we have learned that all of...
In the midst of ever-changing direction by the federal, state, and local governments with their responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, the top priority of the Colorado Association of REALTORS® is to ensure members and association staff remain safe. As such, CAR’s offices will remain closed through at least Friday, March 27. CAR staff will follow the social distancing guidelines of the CDC and will work remotely during this time....
Congress has passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) providing support to American workers, families, and businesses, including the expansion of paid sick leave and family medical leave. It also includes refundable tax credits for small businesses and self-employed individuals to cover the cost of the leave. NAR’s advocacy team continues to urge Congressional leaders to include support...
In the interest of the health and safety of our membership as well as guidance from the State of Colorado and the CDC, CAR Leadership has made the tough decision to cancel the 2020 CAR Spring Summit that was to take place from April 21- 23 in Vail, CO. As the fast-changing COVID–19 situation continues to evolve and impact nearly...
As the world's attention is focused on the Coronavirus pandemic, scam artists have been coming out of the woodwork to target unsuspecting consumers, including right here in Colorado. Earlier this week an email was sent out by a Washington state congressional candidate, Joshua Collins, asking people to sign a fake petition urging Gov. Jared Polis to suspend mortgage, rent,...
Denver-area REALTOR® Lane Lyon spoke with 9 News about metro Denver's hot housing market and how millennials can get a piece of it. For those looking to get into their first home, Lyon offers this advice: "Get pre-qualified. Talk with a lender. Know what your options are. With interest rates the way they are, you may be able to afford...