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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...

Facebook Live Webinar on Feb. 23: A Call to End the Destruction of Communities by Wildfire in 30 Years

Posted on February 16, 2021

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

Over the past decade, the U.S. has witnessed a steady increase in wildfire activity. Experts predict this trend will remain. Despite the $2 to $3 billion per year to support wildland fire suppression efforts, the number of homes lost in wildfires per year has increased by 163 percent and wildfires now cost the U.S. an estimated $63 to $285 billion...

HUD Extends Housing Protections to LGBTQ Americans

Posted on February 16, 2021

Communities, General, NAR, REALTOR® News, Residential Housing

The National Association of REALTORS® applauded an announcement Thursday by the Department of Housing and Urban Development that the agency will enforce the Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. HUD’s move effectively expands civil rights protections to LGBTQ Americans seeking housing and housing-related services. The decision follows an executive order from the Biden...

Colorado Leaders Launch Road to Recovery

Posted on December 17, 2020

Capitol Connection, Communities, Consumer Awareness, General, Government Affairs, Market Trends, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News

The Road to Recovery, a project developed by the Colorado Business Roundtable and Common Sense Institute, brings together dozens Colorado leaders from a wide range of industries and backgrounds to develop recommendations for getting Colorado back to work. “While COVID-19 has brought unprecedented challenges in terms of health and safety for Coloradans and the business community, the disruption has brought an opportunity to rethink...

BizWest: High Country Rising From a Fiery Fall

Posted on December 3, 2020

CAR Foundation, Communities, Community Giving, REALTOR® News

Communities in the path of the four wildfires, that burned hundreds of thousands of acres this past fall, including the Cameron Peak and East Troublesome fires, are slowly recovering. The fires destroyed or damaged hundreds of homes, leaving families displaced and in need of assistance. BizWest notes the CAR Foundation was awarded a $100,000 grant from the National Association...

Denver Makes National Geographic’s List of 8 Most Sustainable Destinations for 2021

Posted on December 1, 2020

Communities, REALTOR® News

Denver joins world class cities Copenhagen and Helsinki on National Geographic's 8 Most Sustainable Destinations for 2021. NG's list is comprised of carbon neutral cities seeking to tackle climate change as well as countries striving to safeguard the earth's natural wonders. "Despite financial challenges related to Covid-19, Denver is powering forward with its goal of achieving 100 percent renewable electricity by...

9News: Study Reveals Gap Between White and Black Homeownership Rates in Denver Area

Posted on December 1, 2020

Communities, REALTOR® News, Residential Housing

A 2018 study from the Urban Institute revealed a gap of almost 32% between the homeownership rates for Blacks and Whites in the Denver metro area. The racial disparities in homeownership date back decades when practices such as redlining were common and real estate professionals could put their safety at risk for merely selling homes to Blacks. “Selling homes to Black...

Summit REALTORS® Focus on Community Advocacy to Bring Positivity During Challenging Times

Posted on September 28, 2020

Communities, Community Giving, Environment, Local Association, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News

The REALTORS® of Summit, Park, and Lake Counties executed a Cookie Drop for all school district staff members, slash removal and trail maintenance. Dillon, CO — September 24, 2020 — Summit REALTORS®, the leading advocate of the local real estate industry consisting of members from Summit, Park and Lake Counties, are bringing positivity to their community by donating cookies to all staff members at local...