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December 16, 2013
After a brief pilot phase in two test markets (including Boulder, Colorado) with AgentMatch, Realtor.com® is pulling the plug, citing a faulty algorithm to “match” consumers with REALTORS®. A computer cannot find the best REALTOR® for someone, just like a computer cannot place an accurate value on a home.
Read the whole statement from Realtor.com® President Errol Samuelson below:
December 12, 2013
Letter from Realtor.com® President...
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November 22, 2013
New rules take effect in 2015.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has enacted a new rule that will require the banking industry to provide consumers with easy-to-understand loan information; and remove old, monotonous provisions that complicate the home buying process and confuse buyers.
The most significant change makes it a requirement for originators to provide easy access to basic information such as...
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November 19, 2013
Legislation is being considered to delay changes to the National Flood Insurance Program. Please Take Action today and tell your Member of Congress and Senators that NAR supports the “Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act.” Send Message »
The Problem: Congress provided a 5-year reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), but severe implementation problems threaten to undermine real estate transactions where flood insurance...
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November 18, 2013
The National Association of REALTORS Board of Directors meeting in San Francisco weighed in on redevelopment, use of eminent domain in mortgage takings, discrimination and disparate impact, membership issues, professional standards and legal issues and more...
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November 18, 2013
The REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) announced its commitment to support veterans’ employment opportunities with a new Military Transition Program (MTP), created to help military build a career in the real estate land business. All members of United States Armed Forces that have served on active duty since 2000 are eligible.
The 2014 Institute National President George Clift, ALC, remarked, “The Institute is...
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November 13, 2013
This year Newsweek's ranking highlights the best 2,000 public high schools in the nation—those that have proven to be the most effective in turning out college-ready grads. The list is based on six components: graduation rate (25 percent), college acceptance rate (25 percent), AP/IB/AICE tests taken per student (25 percent), average SAT/ACT scores (10 percent), average AP/IB/AICE scores (10 percent),...
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November 13, 2013
Way to go Colorado REALTORS®! For the first time, Colorado has been recognized as a Triple Crown Winner, achieving NAR Fair Share goal- Participation goal, Major Investor goal, and President's Circle goal! During the NAR Convention last week an un-named REALTOR® reminded everyone that “Technology is a cost of doing business. Advocacy is the cost to stay in business!” A...
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November 13, 2013
Kirk Goble, ALC, was named the 2013 Land REALTOR® of America at the 2013 REALTORS® Land Institute Day on November 7 in San Francisco, CA. The REALTOR® Land of America award winner is chosen by past award recipients that distinguishes their efforts and work in the interest of REALTOR® Land Institute (RLI) members, their profession, and their community.
Goble who is...
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October 29, 2013
As the November 14 deadline draws near for filing flood damage claims, survivors may have questions or need additional information regarding any determination their insurer might make regarding their claim. If an insurer sends a written denial of the claim or part of a claim, an owner can appeal this determination.
To file an appeal, learn about the four steps you...
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October 29, 2013
The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) is dedicated to providing Colorado REALTORS® member services they feel are valuable to their business. This issue we are asking for your input on the state, regional and local housing market reports we provide to you and your local association on a quarterly basis. Please take a moment and take a very brief survey...
