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January 31, 2022
For homeowners affected by the Marshall fire, the time
between the disaster and receiving much-needed federal and insurance dollars is
uncertain. “it’s the hardest, darkest period that these victims have to walk
through,” said CAR Foundation Executive Director Amy McDermott. “Our hope is
that this funding can bridge that gap.” The Foundation has received over $2
million to give to homeowners during this time, and...
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January 30, 2022
Recent home listings in the Marshall Fire Burn areas are still selling over the asking price in a short time. There were 17 homes under contract that sold within two days of being on the market. The language in the listings reads differently than it did two months ago.
“Instead of the remarks saying, ‘Great house, open space, and views,...
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January 29, 2022
The Colorado Association of REALTORS® announced their participation in the Coloradans for Energy Access, which is a coalition to support the use of affordable, cleaner-burning natural gas in homes and businesses. Colorado is considering prohibiting consumers from using natural gas use and opting for electricity, which is considered environmentally friendly.
CAR CEO Tyrone Adams joins other business leaders in advocating...
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January 28, 2022
Legislative Advocacy this Week at the State Capitol
The Affordable Housing Transformative Interim Taskforce Releases Its Report
This week, the Affordable Housing Transformative Task Force that worked through the summer released their final report to the General Assembly.These recommendations will be the beginning of an advocacy and legislative process to determine how we spend the remaining federal ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) housing dollars...
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January 26, 2022
Despite the historic jump in prices seen in 2021, the dizzying pace at which homes are selling for over the asking price with multiple offers in a short time frame could lessen if the interest rates go up.
“An uptick is probably good for the market to quell rampant appreciation," said CAR spokesperson Chris Hardy. "But for some folks it...
Posted on
December 31, 2021
CAR Family –
Although the Marshall and Middle Fork fires continue to burn
across Boulder County and the surrounding communities, our leadership team has
been working with local association leaders and your CAR Foundation to take
some initial steps in support of the thousands of wildfire victims.
Beginning immediately, you can make financial contributions
to the CAR Foundation using the link below. This is...
Posted on
December 30, 2021
We are all horrified to watch the catastrophic wildfire
destruction that is taking place across Boulder County and the surrounding
communities. It’s no surprise that we’ve already heard from so many of our
members asking how they can help.
In these earliest hours/days of this tragedy, we’re working
to gather information, talk with local association leaders, community partners
and emergency management officials to define the...
Posted on
December 1, 2021
CAR members had the opportunity to complete a survey in October of 2021 that included collecting data on member sentiment on CAR programs and services as well as the industry overall and the issues that impact their business most. Below are preliminary findings.
Members give CAR consistently strong job approval ratings. Overall, 68 percent of members give CAR an A...
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November 1, 2021
Congratulations to CAR members who have been selected to serve on NAR Committees and Boards for 2021/2022. Please see below a list of Colorado REALTORS® and association staff listed in alphabetical order by last name.
Tyrone Adams
Housing Opportunity Committee
Brian Anzur
Leading Edge Advisory Board
Barbara Asbury
Land Use Property Rights and Environment Committee
Windy Bailey
Federal Taxation Committee
Sunny Banka
Risk Management Issues Committee
David Barber
Membership Policy...
Posted on
October 29, 2021
The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR)
extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of CAR Past President Jolon
Ruch, who passed away on Thursday, October 28th after a brave and
hard-fought 18-month battle against cancer.
Jolon is remembered as a tremendous
organizational leader, taking on the tough task of ushering in a new governance
model for her state association. Jolon cared deeply about...
