The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is waiving license fees of those impacted by natural disasters including wind, fire, or water to name a few. “The last thing we want our licensees to worry about when they are evacuated or trying to rebuild their lives is paying a transfer fee so that they can continue working," said Marcia Waters, Division...
NAR shows once again its political power of persuasion in the real estate industry. The latest triumph is HUD reporting yesterday afternoon to NAR they will reissue the July Mortgagee Letter and remove all dual agency language (Part Three of the PFS Participation Requirements) that was to be implemented October 1, 2013. NAR will continue discussions with HUD agency officials...
One of the primary activities REALTORS® get paid to perform is present. And one of the challenges of any piece of technology is actually going out and using it in the real world. As a lover of presentations AND my iPad, let's see if we can't put this together somehow and make iPad presentations simple and practical. While there would be a...
When disasters strikes, unfortunately so do scam artists! Coloradoans should beware of possible charity scams in the wake of the floods affecting many parts of Colorado. Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler offers some guidance to help citizens raise funds legally or donate wisely to help survivors, their families, and affected communities recover from this disaster. Raising Funds Under Colorado law, most...
On September 16, 2013, the Colorado Office of Emergency Management released its initial estimate of the number of homes damaged by the recent flooding. Officials estimate that the flooding damaged 17,494 homes and destroyed another 1,502 homes. The damage will undoubtedly affect potential home sales and, it will be critical that consumers and their REALTORS® understand the complexities and legal...
The Colorado Association of REALTORS® is in the process of finalizing its plans that will give us the best opportunity to help victims of the Colorado floods. The plans will provide two separate ways to help affected REALTORS® individually and affected communities through non-profit housing organizations. Through NAR’s REALTORS® Relief Foundation CAR is seeking funds to help provide direct support to...
President Mike Bader presents a check for $10,000 to Elevations Credit Union CEO Gerry Agnes. Elevations Foundation will match BARA's Donation dollar for dollar and all funds collected through September 30, 2013, up to $100,000. All funds will go to fund temporary housing to those displaced by the recent flooding disaster. Pictured below: BARA President Mike Bader and Elevations Credit Union CEO Gerry Agnes. ...
As Colorado is in the midst of experiencing one of the worst floods since 1976 it is important for Colorado REALTORS® to stay updated on the National Flood Insurance Program and the changes in the federal subsidy of flood insurance. Those changes will result in increases in the premiums charged for flood insurance coverage. That means that a buyer who...
The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) together with four of its local metro REALTOR® associations- Aurora, Denver Metro, Douglas Elbert, South Metro Denver and RE/MAX Professionals are a $25,000 sponsor for the Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver- Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project (JRCWP). Scheduled for Oct. 6 - 12, 2013 in Denver, the Work Project will include the completion...
CAR Breakfast of Champions – Tuesday, October 15, 2013 8:30-10:00AM Come help us recognize the gifted individuals whose efforts make the REALTOR® 'R' a true symbol of excellence. But be warned; this is NOT your average awards ceremony! This event is your chance to enjoy a delicious hot breakfast, a star comedian, and an energized start to the day as we celebrate...