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Colorado real estate markets to vary locally in 2019

Despite market trend predictions from experts and economists of a possible downward shift in real estate in 2019, the Colorado Association of REALTORS® doesn’t expect that to be the case for all of Colorado.   While there was an increase in listings statewide in the second half of 2018, new listings went down in December with 3,868, down 36.5 percent from the...

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Remembering and Honoring Former CAR President, Bill Moore

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of William M. Moore.   Moore was a valued and respected member of the CAR family and a legacy and inspiration to many in the Real Estate community. Not only did Moore build and sell more than one iconic Real Estate brand in Colorado, he was a father of two daughters,...

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The Economic Impact of a Typical Home Sale in Colorado

The National Association of REALTORS® released state-by-state reports outlining the total economic impact of real estate related industries on the state economy, as well as the expenditures that result from a single home sale, including aspects like home construction costs, real estate brokerage, mortgage lending and title insurance.   The real estate industry accounted for $70,517 million or 20.4% of the gross state product...

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What a Government Shutdown Means for REALTORS®

(As of January 10, 2019)   As of midnight on December 21, 2018, the President and Congress were unable to agree on the provisions of a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal government. As a result, a partial shutdown of some government operations has occurred. This partial shutdown includes some federal housing, mortgage, and other programs of interest to the real...

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Capitol Connection: January 11, 2019

The First Regular Session of the 72nd General Assembly Opened on January 4         The first gavel of the first regular session of the 72nd General Assembly came down on Friday, January 4th under the new leadership of Senate President Leroy Garcia and Speaker of the House KC Becker. As of this morning, 160 bills have been introduced since the start of...

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Real Estate Development in Colorado

Have you seen the Consumer Resources page on the CAR website?   In this section you will find information about finances, foreclosures, home maintenance, legal, and answers to common questions about real estate in Colorado. Click here for information on buying a home and here for selling.   Search for new residential and commercial development throughout Colorado in the “Real Estate Development” section. You have the ability to...

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CAR Applications for the 2020 Officers and Directors Are Currently Being Accepted

The Colorado Association of REALTORS® is now accepting applications for its Officers and NAR Directors positions. CAR is looking for future leaders who are willing to “rise to the challenge” of leading the Association into the future!   One of the predominant reasons the Colorado Association of REALTORS® stays at the forefront of organized real estate in Colorado is because of its volunteer leaders....

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More Phishing Scams Reported: Here’s What You Can Do

More and more phishing scams are targeting real estate professionals and their clients, attempting to dupe you out of money. There are several steps to take to make sure that you and your clients aren’t the next victims.   The FBI offers some of the following suggestions through its public service announcement warning businesses:   Verify all requests of a change in payment type...

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REALTOR.com Ranks Colorado Springs in Top 10 of “Most Promising Places to Live”

Every year, REALTOR.com® looks into 32,000 zip codes to see what the hottest areas are.   After looking at various factors, they determined that these are the 10 steamiest zips of 2018:   * It's a prosperous place for young adults (millennials). * The homes here are relatively affordable. * There's a good employment rate.   With a median listing price of $297,811 and job growth up by 2.6%, Colorado...