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The Folly on Rent Control: Insights from CAR Past President Natalie Davis

Posted on December 13, 2023

Government Affairs, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News

In a Denver Gazette opinion piece, CAR Past President Natalie Davis discusses the negative impact of rent control policies on Colorado's housing market. She argues that such policies, which have been prohibited in Colorado for over 40 years, lead to reduced housing availability, stalled development, and lower property values. Citing studies, the article shows rent control's historical failures, including decreased...

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Buyers and sellers exercising patience as they hibernate through the winter

Posted on December 13, 2023

Market Trends, Market Trends & Statistics, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News, Stats & Trends

https://coloradorealtors.com/market-trends/regional-and-statewide-statistics/ ENGLEWOOD, CO – A combination of economic factors magnified the typical seasonal slowdown in the housing markets with new listings plummeting more than 25% across all property types in the seven-county Denver-metro area and statewide markets, according to the latest Market Trends Housing Report from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) and analysis from the Association’s spokespersons across the state. And,...

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Proposition HH Election Update

Posted on November 15, 2023

Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

Last week, the statewide ballot measure Proposition HH was defeated with about 60% of the electorate voting against it. The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR), came out in opposition to Proposition HH in September. In evaluating Prop HH, CAR completed a comprehensive process that included polling; hearing directly from campaigns supporting, opposing, and educating on Prop HH; reviewing the Blue Book...

Home Sales Drop Across Colorado as Mortgage Rates Continue to Stymie the Market

Posted on November 10, 2023

Market Trends, Market Trends & Statistics, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News, Residential Housing, Stats & Trends

https://coloradorealtors.com/market-trends/regional-and-statewide-statistics/ ENGLEWOOD, CO – Despite inventory beginning to reach healthier levels in select metro and mountain areas of the state, other markets are seeing reductions in inventory of up to -63% in some neighborhoods due to the lack of new listings, proving yet again that all real estate is local, according to the latest Market Trends Housing Report from the Colorado...

Colorado REALTORS® Announce Legislators of the Year for 2023

Posted on November 2, 2023

Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

ENGLEWOOD, CO. – The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR), the state’s largest real estate trade association representing approximately 29,000 members statewide, has awarded three state senators and three state representatives with its 2023 Legislators of the Year distinction. Each of the elected officials were selected by CAR’s Legislative Policy Committee and honored at the Association’s annual Fall Forum held in...

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49 CAR Members Selected to Serve on 33 NAR Committees and Boards

Posted on October 27, 2023

NAR, REALTOR® News

Congratulations to CAR members who have been selected to serve on NAR Committees and Boards for 2023/2024. Please see below a list of Colorado REALTORS® and association staff listed in alphabetical order by last name. Milford D Adams: Board of Directors Large Association Representative, Fair Housing Policy Committee Tyrone Adams: AEC Recommendations and Recognition Advisory Board Brian E Anzur: Board of Directors Large...

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Colorado REALTORS® Honor Mark Kinslow II as Colorado Young Professional of the Year

Posted on October 18, 2023

CYPN, Meetings & Events, REALTOR® News

ENGLEWOOD, CO – Mark Kinslow II, a REALTOR® with Key Real Estate Group in Englewood, Colorado, was named Colorado Young REALTOR® of the Year by the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) and the Colorado Young Professionals Network (CYPN) at its annual convention in Snowmass, Colorado. This award, also known as the Gus Williams Young REALTOR® of the Year Award, recognizes young...

Colorado Association of REALTORS® honors Sandi Zimmerman as REALTOR® of the Year;

Posted on October 18, 2023

REALTOR® News

Select members throughout state also honored for distinguished service ENGLEWOOD, CO – Sandi Zimmerman, REALTOR® at RE/MAX Professionals in Castle Rock, CO, was named Colorado REALTOR® of the Year by the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) at its annual Inaugural dinner in Snowmass, Colorado. The award is the most prestigious award given to a CAR member and is a culmination of a...

Colorado Association of REALTORS® Honors REALTOR® Lisa Nguyen, the Estes Park Board of REALTORS®, and Zillow, Inc. with Diversity & Inclusion Awards

Posted on October 18, 2023

Communities, REALTOR® News

Englewood, CO – The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) presented REALTOR® Lisa Nguyen, the Estes Park Board of REALTORS®, and Zillow, Inc., with awards dedicated to Diversity and Inclusion practices in the real estate industry. The awards were presented at CAR’s annual inaugural dinner in Snowmass, Colorado. “It is an honor and a privilege to recognize individuals and organizations leading the...

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Colorado Association of REALTORS® Announces 2024 Leadership

Posted on October 18, 2023

REALTOR® News

Jason Witt Installed as 2024 President ENGLEWOOD, CO - The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) installed Jason Witt as President of the Colorado Association of REALTORS® at its annual convention in Snowmass, CO, a role he will assume from Dec. 1, 2023, through Nov. 30, 2024. “We are looking forward to Jason and his leadership at CAR. His passion and servant leadership...

The CAR Blog

The Folly on Rent Control: Insights from CAR Past President Natalie Davis

Buyers and sellers exercising patience as they hibernate through the winter

Proposition HH Election Update

Home Sales Drop Across Colorado as Mortgage Rates Continue to Stymie the Market

Colorado REALTORS® Announce Legislators of the Year for 2023

49 CAR Members Selected to Serve on 33 NAR Committees and Boards

Colorado REALTORS® Honor Mark Kinslow II as Colorado Young Professional of the Year

Colorado Association of REALTORS® honors Sandi Zimmerman as REALTOR® of the Year;

Colorado Association of REALTORS® Honors REALTOR® Lisa Nguyen, the Estes Park Board of REALTORS®, and Zillow, Inc. with Diversity & Inclusion Awards

Colorado Association of REALTORS® Announces 2024 Leadership

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