It is with sadness that we share the passing of Linda Philpott. Linda was a dedicated volunteer and a fixture on many committees and boards, and at events at the local, state, and national level. Linda is well known for her genuine love and commitment to the REALTOR® association, and every volunteer commitment she made was in the spirit of...
As life-threatening weather events grow in frequency, our homes, in turn, are becoming more vulnerable. From floods, hurricanes and severe winter storms to droughts, wildfires and extreme heat, residential communities face a growing number of climate-related threats. The more REALTORS® know about extreme weather risks, the better equipped they’ll be to help prospective homebuyers navigate the troubled waters of purchasing a...
Fewer than 170 building permits have been issued for 1,084 burned homes. Empty lots are sitting on the market. A year after the Marshall fire, just one home has been rebuilt. Other homeowners got a jump on the permitting and building process are on track for July or August move-in dates. Fewer than 170 permits had been issued by the cities of...
Congratulations to Terry McCabe, a longtime Four Corners REALTOR®! On December 13, Cortez Mayor Rachel Medina presented Terry with a Proclamation of Gratitude and Appreciation from the Cortez City Council for her commitment to leading the volunteer effort that puts on the Four Corners Board of REALTORS® Christmas Parade of Lights. Terry has hosted, produced, and organized the Cortez event...
The members of the Colorado Association of REALTORS® were saddened to learn of the mass shooting that occurred this past weekend in Colorado Springs and are heartbroken at the needless loss of life. We will remember and honor the lives of those we lost, as well as the lives that have been changed forever as we stand strong against all...
Realtors with big hearts helping veterans one room full of furniture at a time Congratulations to CAR Past President and longtime Colorado REALTOR® Scott Matthias for being recognized as a Denver7 Everyday Hero for his work with Knock Knock Angels, a nonprofit dedicated to sourcing donations for those who have gone through abuse, homelessness, or other instability. Scott helped found the Colorado...
Eagle County down payment assistance gets funding boost from the Vail Board of REALTORS® and the Colorado Association of REALTORS® Foundation Colorado REALTORS® continue to show their commitment to finding and supporting workforce solutions in the Vail Valley by contributing $10,000 in grant funds issued to the Eagle County Housing and Development Authority (ECHDA), made available by the Colorado Association of...
Cortez REALTOR® and 2023 CAR Chair-Elect Jason Witt (who will serve as CAR Chair in 2024) noted some interesting facts about his community and the role of REALTORS® in their own communities, as well as his role as an incoming leader for the Association. Witt says REALTORS® can play an important role in building health and sustainable communities, and he hopes...
The CAR Foundation announced its grant recipients for the Spring 2022 Grant cycle. These nonprofits align with the CAR Foundation’s mission to support safe and attainable housing and advance homeownership in Colorado. These organizations will receive money from the $65,000 grant pool. Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation Home Builders Foundation St. Francis Center Mile High United Way Habitat for Humanity Gunnison Valley Eagle County Housing and Development...
Colorado Project Wildfire (CPW), founded by CAR, is proud to announce that Evergreen REALTOR® John Putt and the Rotary Wildfire Ready team are securing funding and putting those dollars to work in ways that are truly improving the safety of their high wildfire risk community. An infrared camera was installed to observe and send warnings at the first signs of...