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Denver-Area Real Estate Agents Face Challenges From DIY Buyers and Sellers and Low-Cost Competitors

Posted on June 6, 2018

Communities, Consumer Awareness, Market Trends, Market Trends & Statistics, NAR, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News, Residential Housing

In 2017, 13 percent of buyers and 8 percent of sellers didn’t use a real estate agent when purchasing or selling their homes By ALICIA WALLACE | awallace@denverpost.com | The Denver Post Kelly Moye, a REALTOR® with RE/MAX Alliance in Broomfield, has been a broker in Colorado for 27 years. She has ridden the undulations of the Front Range real estate market and witnessed the evolution...

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Two Huge Wins for Colorado’s Conservation Future

Posted on June 6, 2018

Communities, Consumer Awareness, Environment, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

By KEN SALAZAR and TOM GOUGEON We live in a state where three in four residents consider themselves conservationists, and 87% understand that Colorado’s open lands and outdoor lifestyle give the state an economic advantage. That’s why we hope every Coloradan will take a moment to recognize two huge legislative wins achieved this month for conservation in our state – and what together these wins...

Denver Ranks 6th on the List for Becoming Amazon’s New Headquarters

Posted on May 31, 2018

Communities, REALTOR® News, Residential Housing

The competition is heating up as the 20 finalist fight for Amazon to pick their city for the new location of the HQ2. As of now, Denver, Colorado sits sixth on the list with Raleigh, North Carolina leading in first place. ATTOM Data Solutions has created a ranking of the final 20 cities in the running and their likelihood of being...

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Castle Rock Named One of Seven Fastest Growing Places in US

Posted on May 30, 2018

Communities, Construction, Consumer Awareness, REALTOR® News, Residential Housing

Castle Rock saw 5.1% growth in 2017 By: Meghan Lopez CASTLE ROCK, Colorado—The town of Castle Rock was recently named one of the fastest growing areas in the entire country. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Castle Rock is competing with big cities like Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Antonio and Dallas for the most growth. It saw a 5.1 percent increase in its population...

What if Colorado Schools were Number 1?

Posted on May 23, 2018

Communities, REALTOR® News

Just-Released Economic Data Finds Improving Education in Colorado Would Generate Billions for the Economy New statewide polling shows education is a top tier issue for Colorado voters and employers, alignment on improvement strategies May 15, 2018 – Denver – If Colorado schools were the best in the nation, the state and its economy would receive a multi-billion-dollar boost. That’s the conclusion of...

Housing prices, sales go up in Montezuma County

Posted on May 8, 2018

Communities, Market Trends, REALTOR® News

The housing market is improving for Montezuma County as house sales have increased. A good economy and high rental rates are pushing citizens of this area to consider buying a house versus renting. “Rent is pretty tough around here, and rent amounts are high, and so buying is a much better option for people,” To read the Full Article Click HERE...

2018 RPAC Award Winners

Posted on February 15, 2018

Communities, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

The Colorado Association of REALTORS® Political Action Committee, otherwise known as RPAC, is the single most important driver behind our political success. It is an honor to recognize local boards, associations, and individuals who accepted and met the challenge to help us raise RPAC dollars in 2017. First to Hit RPAC Goal Denver Metro Association of REALTORS® - This association achieved the...

Less People are Choosing Colorado as Their Home

Posted on December 7, 2017

Communities, General, REALTOR® News, Stats & Trends

Colorado has welcomed transplants from bordering states and states throughout the country in the recent years. Colorado's beauty has finally been discovered and it seemed people couldn't get enough of it. However, it seems with the rise in the housing market Colorado has become less affordable. This realization has impacted how many people are moving to the state and how...

Elizabeth Peetz and Madeline Cain Recognized by Colorado Politics

Posted on December 5, 2017

Communities, General, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

Elizabeth Peetz CAR's Vice President of Government Affairs and Madeline Cain CAR's Government Affairs Manager are both featured in Colorado Politics Article as "New Political Players". Elizabeth Peetz will be directing the association's efforts on public policy, as well as manage its government affairs division. Besides advocacy and legislative work, Peetz will oversee the Realtors’ Legislative Policy Committee, candidate endorsement process...

Prices Remain on the Rise for Logan/Sterling County

Posted on November 6, 2017

Communities, General, Market Trends & Statistics, REALTOR® News

The housing market for Logan/Sterling county remains active and on the rise. The county showed a decrease in the third quarter median sales price for 2017 when compared to 2016. This decrease is not a sign of a slow down, but rather outside factors that are affecting the statistics for this market. Sales volumes in Logan county have also decreased from last year,...