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Housing Construction in Colorado on the Rise

Colorado's low inventory has caused frustration and a limitation on housing market growth.  Luckily, statistics show a major increase for residential building in areas across Colorado.  DODGE Data & Analytics reported that September construction starts in the metropolitan statistical area of Denver-Aurora, consisting of Adams, Arapahoe, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson and Park in Colorado.   According to Dodge Data &...

REMI Partnership Releases “Building Gated Cities”

DENVER, CO – Today, the REMI Partnership, a consortium comprised of Common Sense Policy Roundtable, Colorado Concern, Colorado Association of REALTORS®, and Denver South Economic Development Partnership, released “Building Gated Cities,” a new study focused on the economic and fiscal impacts of “no growth” policies.   "Colorado is experiencing nearly-unprecedented economic growth, but that growth does bring real challenges. At the top...

Social Benefits of Homeownership and Stable Housing

  Highlights from Nadia Evangelou, Research Economist Sourced from The National Association of REALTORS® - Economic Updates Original Article   Research has consistently shown the importance of the housing sector on the economy and the long-term social and financial benefits to individual homeowners. However, in recent years many have questioned the role of homeownership due to the housing downturn and foreclosure crisis. Thus, a related question...

Colorado Ranks Twice on Realtor.com Hottest ZIP Codes for 2017

Realtor.com third annual list of the Hottest ZIP Codes in America  BY JAVIER VIVAS REALTOR.COM DIRECTOR ECONOMIC RESEARCH   The hottest ZIP codes for 2017 illustrate the power of millennial gravitation toward affordable suburbs with local “it” factors. While low inventory is a challenge, millennials are the largest generation in U.S. history and they are flexing their muscle when it comes to the...

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Wildfire Mitigation Consumer Awareness CE Course for REALTORS®

What: Bonnie Smith will be teaching a class about wildfire mitigation for property owners as part of Colorado Project Wildfire. The presentation will also feature a victim of the Estes Park fires sharing his experience with the class.   When: Tomorrow from 9:00am to Noon   Credits offered: 3 CE credits will be offered   Where: At the Estes Valley Board of REALTORS, 1200 Graves Avenue...

October is RPAC Month!

  37% of Colorado REALTORS® invested in RPAC last year to protect your business and the real estate industry. Don't let the 37% carry the burden this year.     What business risks does RPAC help you mitigate?   PRESERVING INCENTIVES FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP Tax deductions for mortgage interest, state and local taxes are in the cross-hairs. Congress proposes tax reform financed by modifying or removing the Mortgage Interest...

Pueblo County Remains Strong in Seasonal Cooldown

As Colorado cools down with the changing of the seasons, typically so does the housing market.   Dave Anderson, a RE/MAX Pueblo West agent spoke with The Pueblo Chieftain offering his professional opinion on the current status of Pueblo County housing market.   "The Pueblo market is still strong, although a low inventory continues to limit growth in sales volume."   While low inventory does limit...

Colorado Association of REALTORS® Announces 2017-18 Leadership; Ann Hayes Installed as Chairman

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) installed its 2017-2018 Leadership Council during the organization’s 97th annual State Conference in Broomfield, Colo. last week. Ann Hayes, Broker Associate at Keller Williams Colorado West Realty in Grand Junction, Colo. was inducted as Chairman of the Colorado Association of REALTORS®, a role she will assume from Nov. 1, 2017 through Oct....

Colorado Association of REALTORS® honors Bonnie Smith as REALTOR® of the Year

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Bonnie Smith, Owner and Managing Broker of Exclusive Mountain Retreats Real Estate in Breckenridge, Colo., was recognized as the Colorado REALTOR® of the Year by the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) at its 97th Annual Conference.   The award is the most prestigious honor given to a CAR member and is a culmination of a distinguished career within the...

Typical fall slowdown or has Colorado housing market reached a plateau?

Answers may not be known until spring season https://coloradorealtors.com/market-trends/   ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Oct. 11, 2017 – While the first measurable snowfall of the season just hit Colorado’s front range, experts in Colorado’s real estate industry are already turning their attention to spring 2018 for potential answers to the growing list of questions surrounding the state’s residential real estate market. Traditional fall slowdowns are...