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September 13, 2013
The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) together with four of its local metro REALTOR® associations- Aurora, Denver Metro, Douglas Elbert, South Metro Denver and RE/MAX Professionals are a $25,000 sponsor for the Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver- Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project (JRCWP).
Scheduled for Oct. 6 - 12, 2013 in Denver, the Work Project will include the completion...
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September 9, 2013
Self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs) are appealing to investors for several reasons, among them to diversify retirement funds, adapt to economic conditions and invest in assets they know and, in some cases, control. However, there is an opportunity for enhanced returns on IRA real estate investing that is not known to many SDIRA holders.
Many investors are using their SDIRAs to purchase real...
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August 29, 2013
The National Association of REALTORS® President calls the New Qualified Residential Mortgage (QRM) rule a “victory for all homebuyers and the future of homeownership in the country!” This new rule gives creditworthy consumers access to safe and affordable loan products while also protecting them from dishonest lending practices.
The following is a statement by the National Association of REALTORS® President Gary Thomas about...
As Congress continues to work on major tax reform, NAR is asking all proponents of "homeownership" to take a brief moment and answer the latest Call for Action now! This Call for Action defends provisions affecting residential, investment, and commercial real estate. Help NAR and CAR ensure that tax provisions from the mortgage interest deduction to the capital gains exemption on a primary residence are defended. Respond to...
The Pros and Cons of Off-MLS Listings: What Consumers and Real Estate Agents Should Know
While not a new concept for veteran real estate agents, the terms “off-MLS” or “pocket” listings may be an unfamiliar phrase to many consumers and some newer agents. Home sellers and agents should nevertheless be aware that the practice can adversely affect their goal of getting the...
