Celebrate Fair Housing Month
Colorado REALTORS® promote fair housing and anti-discrimination policies and practices in our advocacy and day-to-day business. This year, CAR introduced the Century of Opportunity Legislative Package that aims to remove barriers to homeownership, and increase opportunity for economic mobility for all Coloradans, especially Colorado's communities of color who represent less homeownership across our state. Those solutions include:
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ENGLEWOOD, CO – April
12, 2021 – Approximately 60% of Colorado homes sold during the
month of March received more than the original asking price as the frenzied
buying market continues statewide, according to the latest research from the
Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) and the National Association
of REALTORS®. Together with California, Colorado topped the madness
of March list of just a handful of states...
The Colorado State Forest Service announced today it is accepting grant proposals for the Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation (FRWRM) Grant Program from HOAs, community groups, local governments, fire protection districts, utilities and nonprofit organizations seeking funding to address forest issues and reduce wildfire risk and destruction to lives, property, and water. Due to the recent passage and signing...
We have two new volunteer opportunities for you and members passionate about the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) to represent their local association and help achieve our RPAC fundraising goals for the year. This is a great opportunity to connect with and brainstorm with your peers across the state on ways to increase RPAC participation and expand the Major Investor...
Government Affairs Update
Earlier this week the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced its extension of the nationwide eviction moratorium through June 20, 2021. Under the terms of the CDC order, residents must declare that they have pursued all appropriate government assistance, met certain income and employment requirements and are using best efforts to make timely partial payments, among other qualifications.
This...
“In years past, they wanted to be closer to the city core, but that’s not what they’re wanting now,” said REALTOR® Sunny Banka. “Now they want space. They want space for their computer, their office and for their kids to do schoolwork.”
Read the full Aurora Sentinel article.
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On April 11, 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into
law the Fair Housing Act of 1968. Passed with bipartisan support in Congress,
it was enacted to prohibit the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on
race, religion, national origin, or sex. The Act expanded equal housing to all.
President Lyndon Johnson signing the Fair Housing Act, 1968. Courtesy of Library of...
In 1959, Colorado became the first in the nation to pass statewide fair housing laws and to this day has some of the strongest protections against housing discrimination in the country. The Federal Fair Housing Act was signed nine years later. The Colorado Association of REALTORS® continues to promote fair housing and anti-discrimination policies and practices in our advocacy and...
More than two-thirds of REALTORS® volunteer in their community. Are you or a REALTOR® you know making a difference? Nominate yourself or another REALTOR® for the Colorado’s Heart Award, presented by the Colorado Association of REALTORS® and REcolorado®.
The winner will receive a $3,000 donation for their non-profit of choice!
REALTORS® may nominate themselves or be nominated by other REALTORS®, their local...
On Monday, March 29, the CDC announced it is extending the federal eviction moratorium for an additional 3 months, through June 30, 2021. The moratorium prohibits housing providers from evicting a tenant who is unable to pay rent as a result of financial hardship due to COVID-19, but does not forgive the rent that is due. In addition to extending...
