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Consumer Awareness

Division of Insurance launches new online system for consumers to submit insurance related complaints

Posted on September 1, 2017

Consumer Awareness, General, REALTOR® News

DENVER - The Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) recently launched a new online system for consumers to submit their insurance complaints. The mission of the DOI, part of the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), is consumer protection. The DOI’s Consumer Complaint Portal enhances its customer service capabilities, and offers a fast, secure way for consumers to communicate their insurance-related complaints to...

Ask Your Representatives to Pass The 21st Century Flood Reform Act

Posted on August 24, 2017

Consumer Awareness, General, Government Affairs, NAR, REALTOR® News

The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) needs your help to drive messages to Members of Congress urging them to support H.R. 2874, “The 21st Century Flood Reform Act." H.R. 2874 reauthorizes the NFIP and makes a number of critical improvements to the NFIP including increased funds for mitigation activities, caps on overall premium increases, improved claim and mapping processes, as well...

House with Coming Soon sign and American flag

Coming Soon Listings

Posted on August 16, 2017

Consumer Awareness, REALTOR® News

Are They Illegal or Immoral? BY CAR GENERAL COUNSEL SCOTT PETERSON I am convinced that “Coming Soon” listings will forever be a source of REALTOR® frustration and confusion in the State of Colorado. Regardless of the market cycle, transaction velocity or geographic location, I hear frequently from our members about the “Coming Soon” rider occasionally (often?) seen on broker signs in a...

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The Vallagio Case

Posted on August 16, 2017

Consumer Awareness, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

How a Supreme Court Ruling May Impact the Housing Market in Colorado BY CAR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER ELIZABETH PEETZ As summer heats up after another successful legislative session at the State Capitol (don’t forget to check out CAR’s top five successes blog post on our website for more information about that!) we are also pleased to announce that the Colorado Supreme Court...

Inventory remains top of mind in sizzling housing market

Posted on August 16, 2017

Consumer Awareness, General, Market Trends & Statistics, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News, Stats & Trends

What will homebuyers sacrifice just to get in on a piece of the action? BY CAR SPOKESPERSON MATTHEW LEPRINO The Denver real estate market has recently become a hotbed of conflicting cause-and-effect discussion. Our condominium regulations (construction defects reform) have gained national attention, while our scorching home prices seem unstoppable to everyone except those who worked and survived the 2008 market. Instantaneous...

Denver home sales and prices drop in July, putting area brokers on alert

Posted on August 15, 2017

Consumer Awareness, Market Trends & Statistics, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News, Stats & Trends

Home sales and prices in Denver slipped lower from June to July. But was that just the chain jerking on a roller coaster still headed higher or a housing market cresting its peak and about to send passengers on a wild ride? “It is typical to have a seasonal slowdown every summer, but this summer has been slower than most and...

Median home prices rising for single family, condos

Seasonal slowdown or changing market?

Posted on August 10, 2017

Consumer Awareness, General, Market Trends & Statistics, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News, Stats & Trends

July housing data delivers mixed bag across Colorado ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Aug. 10, 2017 – While Colorado’s housing market remains extremely hot, seasonal factors contributed to create a mixed bag of results in Colorado’s housing market activity in July, according to the monthly statewide housing report from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR). Despite decreases in new (-14 percent), active (-3.5) and...

Housing inventory months supply declining: single-family, condos

Homes in Denver Metro Area Surpass $410,000 Median Sales Price

Posted on July 13, 2017

Consumer Awareness, General, Market Trends & Statistics, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News, Stats & Trends

Across all of Colorado, there are 30 percent fewer homes for sale across state than one year ago. Active and new listings rise but strong sales, low inventory continue to shape seller’s market. Key findings from the June 2017 research report include: Peak summer housing market sees median sales prices for single family homes in the metro region, as well as statewide,...

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Wildfire Event in Crested Butte

Posted on June 30, 2017

Consumer Awareness, General, Meetings & Events, REALTOR® News

Wildfire Event in Crested Butte June 29, 2017 On June 29, 2017, the Gunnison Country Association of REALTORS® hosted a Wildfire Awareness Event in partnership with Colorado Project Wildfire, The West Region Wildfire Council, Crested Butte Fire Protection District, Markit! Forestry Management, and the Colorado State Forest Service. This event, held in Crested Butte, featured several speakers and a tour of current mitigation...

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Down Payment Resource Program

Posted on June 29, 2017

Consumer Awareness, General, REALTOR® News

3 Most Common Down Payment Programs How do today’s buyers go from dreaming of owning a home to holding their first set of keys? Like most new buyers, the down payment is what’s holding them back. But, it could pay off big time to investigate down payment options. There are more than 2,400 homebuyer programs available across the country--they can be...

Consumer Awareness

Division of Insurance launches new online system for consumers to submit insurance related complaints

Ask Your Representatives to Pass The 21st Century Flood Reform Act

Coming Soon Listings

The Vallagio Case

Inventory remains top of mind in sizzling housing market

Denver home sales and prices drop in July, putting area brokers on alert

Seasonal slowdown or changing market?

Homes in Denver Metro Area Surpass $410,000 Median Sales Price

Wildfire Event in Crested Butte

Down Payment Resource Program

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