As many of you already know, NAR announced that it will be delivering the 2020 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings and Trade Expo virtually from May 11-16. This is due to the recommendations and concerns resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. The virtual experience will include committee meetings, key sessions, and elections, along with numerous other online features. In addition, we have learned that all of...
In the midst of ever-changing direction by the federal, state, and local governments with their responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, the top priority of the Colorado Association of REALTORS® is to ensure members and association staff remain safe. As such, CAR’s offices will remain closed through at least Friday, March 27. CAR staff will follow the social distancing guidelines of the CDC and will work remotely during this time....
Congress has passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) providing support to American workers, families, and businesses, including the expansion of paid sick leave and family medical leave. It also includes refundable tax credits for small businesses and self-employed individuals to cover the cost of the leave. NAR’s advocacy team continues to urge Congressional leaders to include support...
In the interest of the health and safety of our membership as well as guidance from the State of Colorado and the CDC, CAR Leadership has made the tough decision to cancel the 2020 CAR Spring Summit that was to take place from April 21- 23 in Vail, CO. As the fast-changing COVID–19 situation continues to evolve and impact nearly...
As the world's attention is focused on the Coronavirus pandemic, scam artists have been coming out of the woodwork to target unsuspecting consumers, including right here in Colorado. Earlier this week an email was sent out by a Washington state congressional candidate, Joshua Collins, asking people to sign a fake petition urging Gov. Jared Polis to suspend mortgage, rent,...
Denver-area REALTOR® Lane Lyon spoke with 9 News about metro Denver's hot housing market and how millennials can get a piece of it. For those looking to get into their first home, Lyon offers this advice: "Get pre-qualified. Talk with a lender. Know what your options are. With interest rates the way they are, you may be able to afford...
Coronavirus: A Guide for REALTOR® Associations In response to concerns about the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and confirmed cases now appearing in Colorado, CAR is actively implementing additional health and safety measures for its officers, directors, members, and staff as we continue to monitor the situation closely. The CDC reports that most people in the United States do not have...
Winter weather doesn’t slow home sales as buyers gobbled up record low inventory ENGLEWOOD, CO. – March 11, 2020 – A growing number of homes coming onto the market in the first few months of the year, coupled with a cold and snowy February, wasn’t enough to offset pent-up demand from buyers ready to gobble up available single-family homes and condo/townhomes...
The U.S. Constitution requires the federal government to count everyone living in the country every 10 years. The tally must include people of all races and ethnic groups, all citizens and non-citizens, all adults and children, regardless of age. As a result, the Census provides important information that can determine our representation in the U.S. Congress. Responding to the Census is really important because it establishes...
Limiting Statewide Growth: Initiative #122 Four petition firms have registered to gather signatures to put Initiative 122 on the November ballot, according to the Secretary of State's Office. Proponents have until June 5th to gather at least 150,000 valid signatures.If you are approached and asked to sign a petition, please be aware of and fully understand what it is that...