The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) is opposed to the
Department of Housing and Urban Development’s decision to rescind the
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule, a 2015 regulation implementing the
1968 Fair Housing Act’s mandate that governments take affirmative steps to
address segregation. In step with the National Association of REALTORS®, CAR
agrees that eliminating this rule strips away a vital tool for fulfilling the
original...
Nineteen percent of REALTORS® say they’re “very prepared” for a second wave of COVID-19 cases, and 39% say they’re “somewhat prepared,” according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ Market Recovery Survey, which is based on responses from about 2,300 members. Of those who believe there might be a second wave, 30% say they feel more prepared because they have a better...
This year marks the 24th Census count since its inception in
1790. As mandated by the U.S. Constitution, the United States is required to
count every person living, regardless of age, in the United States and five
U.S. territories every 10 years.
The data collected provides policymakers, business owners,
school systems, and REALTORS®, with information that fuels economic prosperity
across the country. Critical federal funding for...
The IRS issued guidance Thursday evening to grant deadline relief for both 1031 like-kind exchanges and opportunity zone investments that are already underway. Both of these programs are designed to promote economic growth in communities, and NAR made the case that investors in these programs should not be harmed due to the effects of COVID-19.
1031 Like-kind
exchanges. If an investor has taken the first step
of...
With the continually evolving COVID-19 circumstances that
are impacting all of our personal and professional lives, the Colorado
Association of REALTORS® staff and leadership team are committed to providing
you with timely, factual information throughout this crisis.
CAR has been in communication with the Attorney General’s office and
has learned that the Third Updated Public Health Order 20-24 that was issued in
conjunction with the Stay...
March 26, 2020
Your REALTOR® Voice Has Been Heard
Today, Governor Polis and the
Department of Public Health and Environment has released an updated public
health order in accordance with yesterday’s executive order implementing a
statewide stay-at-home order, in effect from March 26 through
April 11, 2020.
The
public health order was updated to include a number of critical services that
includes Professional Services, such as legal, title companies,...
Join CAR General Counsel Scott Peterson for a webinar to discuss
the variety of issues related to COVID-19 and its impact on real estate
transactions in Colorado. Topics will include: the New COVID-19 Form
addendum, Showings/Open Houses, “Shelter in Place” orders, contract
termination, closings, and brokerage best practices. Attendees will have
an opportunity to participate in an open Q&A period with Scott following
his discussion.
Note that...
As the world's attention is focused on the Coronavirus pandemic, scam artists have been coming out of the woodwork to target unsuspecting consumers, including right here in Colorado.
Earlier this week an email was sent out by a Washington state congressional candidate, Joshua Collins, asking people to sign a fake petition urging Gov. Jared Polis to suspend mortgage, rent,...
The U.S. Constitution requires the federal government to count
everyone living in the country every 10 years. The tally must include people of
all races and ethnic groups, all citizens and non-citizens, all adults and
children, regardless of age.
As a result, the Census provides important information that can
determine our representation in the U.S. Congress. Responding to the Census is
really important because it establishes...
CAR has joined forces with a diverse coalition of 35 other Colorado organizations calling on state legislators to prioritize funding to improve the quality of the state's roads and reduce traffic.
The coalition, A Way Forward, is comprised of the construction, shipping, and real estate, among other industries. It recently sent a letter to lawmakers making the case for action during...
