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CAR Spring Business Meeting Update

Posted on April 17, 2014
General, Local Association, Meetings & Events

The Colorado Association REALTORS® 2014 Spring Business meetings took place earlier this month. There were lively discussions about data syndication and third party aggregators and member volunteers discussing how to best advance your state REALTOR® association. Your Board of Directors voted on many issues this meeting ranging from governance structure to policies and procedures to a 2015 dues increase.   Third Party Aggregators and Data Syndication  Members had the opportunity to share their feelings...

Bill Repeals FEMA Authority on Rate Increases

Posted on March 14, 2014
General, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

Yesterday the United States Senate voted 72-22 to approve the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (H.R. 3370). The Senate acted quickly to pass the bill as amended by the House to avoid the need for a conference committee to reconcile any differences. The new bill further reins in and holds the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) accountable for the Biggert-Waters implementation...

Fair Housing Act- Service Animals in Housing

Posted on March 11, 2014
General

Did you know that the Fair Housing Acts extends to service animals? Federal law, through the federal Fair Housing Act (“FHA”) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (applies to housing that received federal funding assistance), may require accommodations by housing providers for service animals that provide assistance to individuals with a disability.  This will include housing that may have a “no...

Mortgage Cancellation Tax Relief Expires

Posted on December 20, 2013
Consumer Awareness, General, Government Affairs, NAR, REALTOR® News

The Mortgage Cancellation Tax Relief expired December 31, 2013. Without an extension from Congress, homeowners who have had any amount of mortgage forgiven by a lender through either a foreclosure or short sale will be forced to pay a "phantom income tax" on any amount that was forgiven. It is CAR and NAR's position that homeowners should not be subject to...

CAR Legal Hotline Expanding Monday Hours

Posted on December 19, 2013
General, Local Association, REALTOR® News

NEW Extended Monday Hours beginning January 6, 2014. As CAR works to expand popular services and benefits to members, we are happy to announce that the CAR Legal Hotline will have extended hours on Mondays beginning on January 6, 2014. The hotline will be open on Mondays from 9:00 am until noon and 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The hours will...

Kirk Goble Named 2013 Land REALTOR® of America

Posted on November 13, 2013
General

Kirk Goble, ALC, was named the 2013 Land REALTOR® of America at the 2013 REALTORS® Land Institute Day on November 7 in San Francisco, CA. The REALTOR® Land of America award winner is chosen by past award recipients that distinguishes their efforts and work in the interest of REALTOR® Land Institute (RLI) members, their profession, and their community. Goble who is...

CAR Announces 2014 Leadership; Jolon Ruch Installed as President

Posted on October 16, 2013
Consumer Awareness, General, REALTOR® News

 The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) installed its 2013-2014 Leadership Council during the organization’s 93nd annual State Convention held in Denver this week. Jolon Ruch, a broker with the Main Street Group at Keller Williams Realty, was installed as CAR president.  A long time resident of Broomfield, Ruch has been involved in the real estate business for more than 25 years...

DORA Waives Real Estate License Fees for Natural Disasters

Posted on September 26, 2013
General, Local Association, REALTOR® News

The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is waiving license fees of those impacted by natural disasters including wind, fire, or water to name a few.  “The last thing we want our licensees to worry about when they are evacuated or trying to rebuild their lives is paying a transfer fee so that they can continue working," said Marcia Waters, Division...

Beware of Scam Artists Exploiting Colorado Floods

Posted on September 20, 2013
Community Giving, Consumer Awareness, General

When disasters strikes, unfortunately so do scam artists!  Coloradoans should beware of possible charity scams in the wake of the floods affecting many parts of Colorado.   Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler offers some guidance to help citizens raise funds legally or donate wisely to help survivors, their families, and affected communities recover from this disaster. Raising Funds Under Colorado law, most...

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