Mark your calendars now! Adorna Carroll, a nationally recognized speaker on leadership, will be taking her show on the road in Colorado. She will be presenting a leadership program in Grand Junction July 29th, Colorado Springs July 30th, Denver July 31st and in Windsor August 1st. The program will run from 10am – 2pm in each location, with lunch provided....
Did you miss the webcast on critical issues that impacted the Colorado's real estate industry this year now the 2013 legislative session is adjourned? Listen to the latest webcast and get a glimpse of how hard your volunteer members and CAR staff work every day promoting home ownership and protecting REALTOR interests at our State Capitol. View the Legistlative Reveiw webcast now....
CAR took a neutral position on HB-1225 Concerning the Homeowner's Insurance Reform Act- HB-1225 during the 2013 Legistlative session. This bill creates the "Homeowner's Insurance Reform Act of 2013" and makes a number of changes to the regulation of homeowner's insurance primarily for single-family homes used as a primary residence by the owner. It requires insurers to provide to homeowners's insurance...
Congratulations to all participants of the 2013 CAR Elections. Your fellow REALTORS and associations appreciate your passion and desire to lead the Colorado Association of REALTORS into the future and beyond. The following are the election results for 2014. President- Jolon Ruch President-elect- David Barber Treasurer- Ann Hayes NAR Director- Keith Kanemoto District VP Elects Metro - Debbie Conner Mountain- Jill Masters Northwest- Michelle Martinez Northeast- Terry Lee Southwest- Denise Storm Southeast- Linda Richie ...
The Northern Colorado REALTOR Associations have come together to deliver high quality networking and educational opportunities. The REALTOR Summit will feature over 16 different education sessions focused on improving your business in addition to two nationally known Keynote speakers- Terry Watson and Bruce Gardner. Register today for an extraordinary experience on Wednesday, June 12 at the Ranch....
If you are currently in the process of or are interested in obtaining the GRI designation in Colorado, click on the following link to learn about some important dates before the program is discontinued in Colorado. The last day to apply for the GRI designation in Colorado is Monday, July 1, 2013. GRI Sunset plan and important dates. ...
Sales will continue to improve in and around Denver, the metro area and state of Colorado in 2013. Sales increased 17.5% last year. Inventories are decreasing, prices are rising and generation Xers and Yers are vying for more available options along with first time buyers. REALTORS® will have to be more "proactive" in defining a plan of action to increase sales, says Director of Marketing for...
According to Philip Panitz a nationally known tax litigator with Panitz & Kossoff the IRS is casting a very wide net against what they perceive as abuse in the area real estate. The IRS is claiming that too many passive investors are using losses from real estate investments to offset their other income. Tyrone Adams, VP Member Services took some time...
Sales of single-family, condominium and town homes (taken together) increased 16 percent statewide to 18,343 units during the first quarter 2013 compared to first quarter 2012, according to Quarterly Market Statistical reports provided by the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR). Learn more about Colorado’s real estate market statewide, regionally and in your respective area at www.ColoradoREALTORS.com/HousingStatistics. For local area reports...
The Good Neighbor Awards recognize REALTORS® who dedicate themselves to volunteer service and community improvement. Nominations are due Monday, May 20. Each winner will be recognized at the 2013 REALTORS® Conference & Expo in San Francisco this November and will receive a $10,000 grant for his or her charity. Enter and give your charity the boost it needs! Read More by...