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CYPN Package Now Available for Convention Registration

New to the 2014 CAR Convention, a "CYPN Package" is now available as a registration type! The Colorado YPN was created as a networking group to engage Young REALTORS® to become more active in leadership at the local, Colorado Association of REALTORS® and National Association of REALTORS®. The Colorado YPN is designed to assist new and young agents as they transition into...

Both Sides Agree to Fracking Debate Deal

Supporters of four ballot questions pertaining to oil and gas policy in Colorado have announced that they will be dropping their initiatives. Congressman Jared Polis made the announcement on Monday, making clear that he will be withdrawing financial support for measures #88 and #89 as a part of a deal with Governor John Hickenlooper. The two ballot measures would have...

10 Powerful Ways to Use RPR

Realtors Property Resource gives REALTORS® exclusive access to the most accurate valuation estimate tools available. With RPR, you have the means to combat Internet misinformation and demonstrate the value of accurate information and in-depth analytics with the expertise that only you, as a REALTOR® can provide.   Attend this EXCLUSIVE RPR training session at the 2014 CAR Convention, and you’ll leave armed with a...

News: Zillow to Pay $3.5B in Trulia Acquisition

Zillow, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Trulia, Inc. for $3.5 billion in a stock-for-stock transaction, which is expected to close in 2015. The combined company will keep both the Zillow and Trulia consumer brands and will see Trulia CEO Pete Flint maintaining his position, though he will report to Zillow CEO Spencer...

Call for Action: Protect Commercial Real Estate

As a Commercial Real Estate Practitioner you understand how the market can be adversely affected by uncertainty.  That is why NAR is asking for your help to extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program created following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. When private insurers withdrew from the terrorism insurance market, construction projects ground to a halt and commercial property values...

Get Your Client’s Mortgage Closed On Time

How Finding the Right Lender Can Get Your Client’s Mortgage Closed On Time By Todd Crowley   Picture this: You’ve been working with your clients for months—putting in additional hours, working late nights and weekends—trying to find them the perfect house. The home is found, the purchase contract is signed, you have worked through the transaction details, and you are ready to close. ...

REALTORS® Talk FHA at the White House

NAR President Steve Brown was at the White House recently to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Federal Housing Administration. Just as REALTORS® were key to the creation of FHA in 1934, REALTORS® are key players in keeping the agency strong today. During the visit, REALTORS® celebrated FHA's successes, shared what they see as the greatest challenges and opportunities FHA faces today,...

2014 Parade of Homes- REALTOR Bus Tour

Builder Realty Council of Metropolitan Denver and the Home Builder Association of Denver invite Colorado REALTORS to join them for an EXCLUSIVE, REALTORS® ONLY, VIP TOUR of this year's Parade of Homes entries. Area Builders have submitted a wide variety of styles and designs and decorating options including new single family, townhomes, custom built and luxury homes. The tour is free, however you must register to participate on the bus tour.  ...

Great RPAC Giveaway Winners Announced

Congratulations to our Great RPAC Giveaway Winners! $1200 to the Broadmoor for a Spa or Golf Getaway- Deborah Ludvik $150 Visa GiftCard- Janene Johnson $150 Visa GiftCard- Marion Steed $200 Visa GiftCard- Christopher Schack $250 Visa GiftCard- Wynne Palermo $30 Starbucks GiftCard- Hank Poburka $100 Nordstrom GiftCard- Michael Brossmer $100 Nordstrom GiftCard- Christopher Doyle CTME Contracts 1-year Subscription- Joan Cox 2-night Stay at Westin Snowmass- Cindy Blach $100 Shell GiftCard- Marjorie...

Fannie: The Housing Market Resets Into Catch-Up Mode

The housing market is starting to show some improvement after a slow start to the year, but home sales likely will still likely be shy of 2013 numbers, according to Fannie Mae’s June 2014 Economic Outlook, released this week. "Home price improvements have contributed to consumers’ household wealth, but overall growth in the housing market pulled back in the first quarter, with major...