Yesterday was Real Estate Work Day and the Colorado Association of REALTORS® Foundation partnered with Extreme Community Makeover to spend a day volunteering in the local community. Stacey Brown, the Executive Director of the Colorado Association of REALTORS® Foundation, shared that the day consisted of meeting at a local church to gather the tools needed for the day and then they...
Mission Homes Colorado to break ground in July on houses starting in mid-$200,000s By Craig Young Reporter-Herald Staff Writer For several years, builders in the region have said that it's not possible to construct a detached single-family home that would sell for less than $300,000. "On the Front Range, the conversation starts in the mid-$300,000s," he said. "But the days of homes in the...
Make a difference in a local neighborhood on Real Estate Industry Work Day with Extreme Community Makeover who is hosting this great event! Real Estate Industry Work Day will be Tuesday, June 5, starting at 9:00 am. Volunteers will be helping with exterior home or neighborhood improvement projects that will be identified as the event nears closer. We encourage everyone to get a group together as...
It has been nearly two months since Hurricane Harvey tore through Texas leaving devastation and destruction in it's path. In this time of need, many organizations and individuals stepped forward to help in anyway possible. The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) and the Colorado REALTOR® Foundation (CRF) teamed up to contribute $15,000 in relief assistance to help restore lives and communities...
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – September 5, 2017 – While the rain has stopped, flooding continues in rivers and bayous in the path of Hurricane Harvey. Thousands of people have returned home to begin recovery efforts, many of them finding that they have lost everything. That’s why the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) and the Colorado REALTOR® Foundation (CRF) have teamed up...
Neil Kimmel, Owner/broker at Metro Brokers-Kimmel and Co and longtime member and leader of the REALTOR® family, passed away this past weekend. Neil Kimmel has been a valued REALTOR® member of the Colorado Association of REALTORS® since 1976. He was one of the most active members serving on more committees than there is space to note. He served as a CAR Director...
The Colorado REALTOR® Foundation would like to thank the Four Corners Board of REALTORS® for the generous gift of $1,426.00! Thank you to Andrew Riddell, Barb Smith, Bev Williamson, Bill Stanley, Bob Toles, Bonnie Leighton, Brenda Bates, Brenda Hindmarsh, Carol Click, Carrie Baikie, Dawn Utrup, Ellie Courtney, Gerry Parker, Jason Witt, John Stramel, Katherine Chaffin, Katherine Dobson, Ken Williamson, Kerri White, Kevin...
Benefiting the Colorado REALTOR® Foundation Saturday, June 4, 2016 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (MDT) Margaret Carpenter Rec Center 11151 Colorado Boulevard Thornton, CO 8023 A fun 5K Run/Walk, pancake breakfast, fun expo, and did we mention bubbles? Well, we will have plenty of those and who doesn't love bubbles! Join us for the inaugural Housing Hustle 5K Run/Walk & 1K Family Fun BUBBLE Walk all...
The Metro Denver REALTOR® Foundation (MDRF) has awarded a total of $175,000 in grants to nine charitable organizations focused on providing diverse services and resources to children and families throughout the metro area. Organizations receiving grants from the MDRF are: Arising Hope provides safe and secure emergency housing to victims of domestic violence. Aurora Interfaith Community Service provides living assistance to families in...
Project Wildfire is a REALTOR® initiative designed to reduce and/or prevent the destruction of land, property and lives by raising awareness and educating residents throughout our state. We are working in partnership with other like-minded fire prevention organizations across our state to bring education and awareness, as well as access to resources directly to residents in their communities. Colorado REALTORS® continue...