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List Price Just the Starting Point in Housing Markets Frenzied Madness of March

Posted on April 12, 2021
Market Trends, Market Trends & Statistics, REALTOR® News, Residential Housing, Stats & Trends

ENGLEWOOD, CO – April 12, 2021 – Approximately 60% of Colorado homes sold during the month of March received more than the original asking price as the frenzied buying market continues statewide, according to the latest research from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) and the National Association of REALTORS®. Together with California, Colorado topped the madness of March list of just a handful of states...

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Funding Available for Projects Addressing Forest Health, Wildfire Risk

Posted on April 7, 2021
Colorado Project Wildfire, REALTOR® News, Residential Housing

The Colorado State Forest Service announced today it is accepting grant proposals for the Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation (FRWRM) Grant Program from HOAs, community groups, local governments, fire protection districts, utilities and nonprofit organizations seeking funding to address forest issues and reduce wildfire risk and destruction to lives, property, and water. Due to the recent passage and signing...

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Looking To Get More Involved with RPAC? Look No Further – Join Our Councils

Posted on April 5, 2021
Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

We have two new volunteer opportunities for you and members passionate about the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) to represent their local association and help achieve our RPAC fundraising goals for the year. This is a great opportunity to connect with and brainstorm with your peers across the state on ways to increase RPAC participation and expand the Major Investor...

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Capitol Connection – April 2, 2021

Posted on April 5, 2021
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Government Affairs Update Earlier this week the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced its extension of the nationwide eviction moratorium through June 20, 2021. Under the terms of the CDC order, residents must declare that they have pursued all appropriate government assistance, met certain income and employment requirements and are using best efforts to make timely partial payments, among other qualifications. This...

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Celebrate Fair Housing Month with Upcoming Events

Posted on March 31, 2021
Consumer Awareness, Local Association, REALTOR® News, Residential Housing

On April 11, 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Fair Housing Act of 1968. Passed with bipartisan support in Congress, it was enacted to prohibit the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, religion, national origin, or sex. The Act expanded equal housing to all. President Lyndon Johnson signing the Fair Housing Act, 1968. Courtesy of Library of...

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CAR Provides Fair Housing Solutions with Century of Opportunity Legislative Package

Posted on March 31, 2021
Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

In 1959, Colorado became the first in the nation to pass statewide fair housing laws and to this day has some of the strongest protections against housing discrimination in the country. The Federal Fair Housing Act was signed nine years later. The Colorado Association of REALTORS® continues to promote fair housing and anti-discrimination policies and practices in our advocacy and...

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Nominations Are Now Open for Colorado’s Heart Award

Posted on March 30, 2021
REALTOR® News

More than two-thirds of REALTORS® volunteer in their community. Are you or a REALTOR® you know making a difference? Nominate yourself or another REALTOR® for the Colorado’s Heart Award, presented by the Colorado Association of REALTORS® and REcolorado®. The winner will receive a $3,000 donation for their non-profit of choice! REALTORS® may nominate themselves or be nominated by other REALTORS®, their local...

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CDC Extends Eviction Moratorium to June 30

Posted on March 30, 2021
Government Affairs, NAR, REALTOR® News

On Monday, March 29, the CDC announced it is extending the federal eviction moratorium for an additional 3 months, through June 30, 2021. The moratorium prohibits housing providers from evicting a tenant who is unable to pay rent as a result of financial hardship due to COVID-19, but does not forgive the rent that is due. In addition to extending...

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With Deep Grief

Posted on March 25, 2021
REALTOR® News

There is a saying in Tibetan, “tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.” No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that’s the real disaster. --Dalai Lama The Boulder Area REALTOR® Association Leadership, staff, as well as, we are sure, our members, would like to offer our condolences to the...

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