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February 24, 2020
HB20-1035: Programs to Develop Housing Support Services -- LPC Position: Support
Rep. Singer (D-Longmont) and Sen. Fields (D-Aurora)
Summary: HB-1035 expands current programs and creates two additional grant programs in the Division of Housing in the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to provide supportive housing services to individuals with behavioral health disorders who have been involved in the criminal or juvenile justice...
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February 20, 2020
Moving to a smaller space is not just for empty nesters and retirees anymore, says Sheri Koones, author of Downsize: Living Large in a Small House (2019, The Taunton Press). Younger people are embracing a smaller footprint as well.
“Younger couples … who are both working, they’re having children later, they want to be active and they don’t want to be doing maintenance...
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February 18, 2020
CAR hosted a panel discussion on housing affordability at its REALTOR Day at the Capitol & Economic Summit, held Feb. 13-14, 2020 in Denver. Growth limits, including a November 2020 ballot initiative aimed at curbing construction of residential housing, were among the topics discussed.
Panelists included Alison George, director of the state Division of Housing; Karen Kallenberg, executive director of...
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February 18, 2020
Thank you to all Colorado REALTORS ® who attended CAR's Economic Summit and REALTOR® Day at the Capitol. Over 250 Colorado REALTORS® attended the two-day event. Thursday's REALTOR® Day at the Capitol luncheon featured J.J. Ament, CEO of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation and Patti Silverstein, Chief Economist at Research Partners. Later in the day, CAR members had...
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February 18, 2020
CAR's REALTOR® Day at the Capitol and Economic Summit Focused on the State's Growing Economy and Housing Needs
Thank you to all Colorado REALTORS ® who attended CAR's Economic Summit and REALTOR® Day at the Capitol. Over 250 Colorado REALTORS® attended the two-day event. Thursday's REALTOR® Day at the Capitol luncheon featured J.J. Ament, CEO of the Metro Denver Economic Development...
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February 12, 2020
HB20-1049: Reauthorize Habitat for Humanity Tax Check-off
Rep. Shannon Bird (D-Westminster), Rep. Hugh McKean (R-Loveland), Sen. Don Coram (R-Montrose), and Sen. Jeff Bridges (D-Greenwood Village)
LPC Position: Support
Summary: HB-1049 allows an individual taxpayer to designate a contribution amount to the Habitat for Humanity of Colorado Fund for an additional five years (income tax years 2019 through 2024).
Rationale: Habitat for Humanity...
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February 6, 2020
This two-day case study-driven course provides agents, brokers, students, and allied professionals with an understanding of the skills, resources, and business practices that pave the way for success in commercial real estate. Learn how to analyze leases and investment value, and develop a plan to kick-start your career. Foundations for Success is not just about how the commercial real estate...
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February 4, 2020
The National Association of REALTORS® is accepting applications for this year’s Good Neighbor Awards, recognizing real estate professionals who have made an impact through volunteer service in their communities.
Nearly 70% of REALTORS® volunteer in their community each month, according to NAR’s Community Aid and Real Estate report. NAR each year recognizes those local, state, and international volunteer efforts made by real estate...
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February 3, 2020
SB20-094: Plug-in Electric Motor Vehicle Registration Fees
Sen. Kevin Priola (R-Henderson)
LPC Position: Support
Summary: SB-094 authorizes the high-performance transportation enterprise (HPTE) to impose two registration fees on electric motor vehicles: (1) a surface transportation infrastructure equivalent use fee at a maximum rate of $120 in the first year with adjustments for inflation for every year following, and (2) a longevity...
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January 31, 2020
Americans are facing challenges to homeownership, particularly with shrinking inventories of homes for sale, yet somehow more are still finding their way to becoming homeowners.
The homeownership rate rose to its highest level in six years during the fourth quarter of 2019, a newly released report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows. The percentage of Americans who own their home increased...
