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Communities

To our CAR Family and friends

Posted on December 30, 2021

CAR Foundation, Colorado Project Wildfire, Communities, Community Giving, General, REALTOR® News

We are all horrified to watch the catastrophic wildfire destruction that is taking place across Boulder County and the surrounding communities. It’s no surprise that we’ve already heard from so many of our members asking how they can help. In these earliest hours/days of this tragedy, we’re working to gather information, talk with local association leaders, community partners and emergency management officials to define the...

New Aspects of Wildfires Endanger Housing; REALTORS® Can Help

Posted on December 15, 2021

Colorado Project Wildfire, Communities, REALTOR® News, Residential Housing

The saga to build much-needed housing inventory in our mountain communities continues with some new challenges. According to a report from Community Wildfire Planning Center, the number of units built in the wildland-urban interface in Colorado increased 74% since 2010. This also includes an acreage increase of 300% from 2010-2030. Some mountain towns that are unable to sustain these increases are turning down development due...

REALTOR® Disaster Relief for Communities Devastated by Tornadoes

Posted on December 14, 2021

CAR Foundation, Communities, Community Giving, REALTOR® News

REALTORS® know how important a home is to a family, and what is at stake when a home is damaged or lost. We also know the importance of community support. It is in our nature to step in and step up to help those affected by misfortune. Our hearts are with the many communities across Kentucky, Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri, Mississippi, and Tennessee that were devastated by...

RSVP to CAR’s Immigration & Real Estate Presentation

Posted on November 16, 2021

Communities, Meetings & Events, REALTOR® News

Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 10:30-Noon. In-person presentation at the CAR Offices, limited seating. Get an in-depth look at the immigration system, labor shortages, immigration reform, how people are navigating foreign banking and loan challenges, the challenges behind work VISA policies, and resources on how to educate consumers, home buyers, and sellers about the aspects of homebuying. Presentations and discussion will be led by...

Colorado Association of REALTORS® CEO Tyrone Adams Selected as a Most Admired CEO

Posted on October 29, 2021

Communities, General, REALTOR® News

The Denver Business Journal’s 2021 Most Admired CEO awards program honors 21 top-ranking execs whose forward-looking leadership is shaping their organizations, sectors, and greater community. More than 100 nominees were judged by an editorial panel and scored based on their contributions to company success, civic engagement, career achievements, and other details. Tyrone was selected due to his extensive history of volunteerism and his leadership of a rapidly growing...

Developers working on affordable housing in Colorado’s mountains – Offer suggestions for pending wave of funding

Posted on June 14, 2021

Communities, Construction, Consumer Awareness, Government Affairs, Market Trends, Market Trends & Statistics, REALTOR® News, Residential Housing

The unprecedented housing crisis in Colorado will soon see an equally extraordinary flood of cash. In Colorado's high country, where affordable housing is a decades-long issue that exploded into a catastrophe last year, an army of developers on the front lines of a complex campaign to build workforce housing are ready to help guide the sudden influx of funding. Once the...

Gunnison REALTOR® Matt Robbins Wins Colorado’s Heart Award

Posted on May 28, 2021

CAR Foundation, Communities, Community Giving, Consumer Awareness, Local Association, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News

Five REALTORS® across Colorado recognized as the REALTORS® with a HEART ENGLEWOOD, CO – May 27, 2021 – The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) Foundation has named Gunnison, CO REALTOR® Matt Robbins as the inaugural recipient of its Colorado’s Heart Award in recognition of REALTORS® serving their communities with distinction. In honor of his selection, the CAR Foundation will make a $3,000 donation to Robbins’ charity of...

Pueblo Chieftain: Pueblo’s Residential Real Estate Market Is a ‘Nightmare’ For Those Looking to Buy

Posted on May 18, 2021

Communities, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News, Residential Housing

“What’s surprising is when listings are coming on the market, they are being sold immediately, usually within a week. So they are not sticking around long and all our inventory is listed under ‘pending,’” said Pueblo-area REALTOR® David Anderson. "With just 192 active listings in April, we are down more than 50% when compared to April 2020. Since we are sitting on...

Gov. Polis Issues Executive Order Providing Assistance for Tenants at Risk for Eviction Due to COVID-19

Posted on April 26, 2021

Communities, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

On April 20, 2021, Gov. Jared Polis issued Executive Order D 2021 088, Providing Assistance for Tenants at Risk for Eviction Due to COVID-19. The Executive Order Suspends C.R.S. § 13-40-104(1)(d) that require landlords to serve 10-Day Demands For Rent or Possession. Instead, landlords must provide tenants with thirty (30) days’ notice of any default for nonpayment that occurred...

Coalition Tackles Housing Affordability Crisis with Introduction of Four Bills Aimed At Improving Short- And Long-Term Opportunities For Homeownership For All Coloradans

Posted on April 23, 2021

Communities, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News, Residential Housing

DENVER – With a growing list of housing affordability issues surfacing across the state, the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) has joined forces with Habitat for Humanity of Colorado to introduce a package of legislation designed to help improve the state’s long-term homeownership scenario and economic growth by addressing issues of housing affordability and access. Working with the support of a broad range of housing industry...