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Capitol Connection – 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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Fort Collins Prices See 17.4% Jump in 2021; Higher Interest Could Quell Demand

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...

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Support Boulder County Wildfire Victims

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...

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To our CAR Family and friends

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...

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CAR Receives Strong Performance Ratings Across Programs in 2021 Member Survey

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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51 CAR Members Selected to Serve on 36 NAR Committees and Boards

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...

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CAR Past President Jolon Ruch Passes Away

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...

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Denver’s Bob Bell Wins NAR’s Good Neighbor Award

Realtor® from Denver Wins National Award for Delivering Weekend Meals to At-Risk Children WASHINGTON (October 20, 2021) – Realtor® Bob Bell with Mile Hi Property in Denver is one of five winners chosen for the National Association of Realtors® Good Neighbor Award. For nine years, Bell and hundreds of volunteers have been up at dawn every to pack and deliver weekend meals to 10,000 at-risk schoolchildren across 72...

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Look for the 2021 CAR Member Survey

We’d like to inform you that the Colorado Association of REALTORS® will be conducting a confidential survey of our members from Monday, October 4th through Sunday, October 17th. All members who complete the survey can choose to be entered to win one of five $100 gift cards. To ensure confidentiality, an independent research firm called American Strategies (www.amstrat.com) will conduct the survey on our behalf. You should receive...

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Gunnison-Crested Butte Association of REALTORS® Hiring for Association Executive Position

Gunnison-Crested Butte Association of REALTORS® is hiring a full time Association Executive Officer (AE). The AE is responsible to the Board of Directors and participates in meeting the Association goals, objectives and mission. Responsibilities include attending all meetings of the Board of Directors (BOD), keeping the board informed on all items of importance, organizing and promoting events, maintaining sound organization...