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CAR Government Affairs Staff Examines How Communities Are Tackling Housing Affordability

Posted on November 5, 2019

Communities, General, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News, Residential Housing

CAR Vice President of Government Affairs Elizabeth Peetz and Government Affairs Manager Bridget Garcia authored an article for the November 2019 issue of Colorado Lawyer in which they discuss how states, including Colorado, are addressing the challenges of affordable housing. As Peetz and Garcia note, states have used a variety of innovative funding sources for affordable housing, which include: Marijuana revenue: the...

CAR’s Liz Peetz Participates in Denver Business Journal’s Health Care Forum

Posted on October 28, 2019

Communities, General, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

CAR Vice President of Government Affairs Liz Peetz joined local business and industry leaders for the Denver Business Journal's "Health Care Forum" earlier this month. In regards to state officials considering a new public option for Coloradans, Peetz stated, "They seem to be moving fast but this is a really big idea and a huge sector of our economy....

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ELECTION DAY IS AROUND THE CORNER – BALLOTS DUE NOVEMBER 5

Posted on October 28, 2019

Communities, Environment, General, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

Please remember to participate in the voting process as this is a big year for local elections. If you have questions regarding their voter registration, you can visit GoVoteColorado.com. Colorado voters will also decide on two statewide ballot measures: Proposition CC: Referred by the Colorado legislature to the 2019 ballot, Proposition CC would remove revenue caps and allow the state to keep annual...

As Illinois Legalizes Marijuana, CAR’s Scott Peterson and Liz Peetz Discuss Its Impact on Colorado Real Estate

Posted on October 9, 2019

Communities, General, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

On Jan. 1, 2020, Illinois will join a growing list of U.S. states where it is now legal to sell and consume marijuana. As the state moves towards implementation, REALTORS® in Illinois have been asking how legalization will affect the real estate industry in Illinois. CAR's General Counsel Scott Peterson and VP of Government Affairs Liz Peetz recently spoke with...

New Study Assesses Economic Impact of State Health Care Option

Posted on September 20, 2019

Communities, General, REALTOR® News

A new study just released by the REMI Partnership (Regional Economic Models, Inc.), of which the Colorado Association of REALTORS® is a member, has found that if Colorado were to offer residents a public health care option, it could negatively impact the state’s economy. HB 19-1004 passed during the last legislative session of the Colorado General Assembly and directed the...

Study Shows Short-Term Rentals Have Little Effect on Cost of Homes

Posted on September 17, 2019

General, REALTOR® News, Residential Housing

9News recently reported on a study conducted by Denver's Economic Development department showing that short-term rentals, such as AirBNB, have little impact on the cost of homes. Short-term rentals make up about 1% (306,714 units) in Denver. According to the report, “Short term rentals in Denver do not appear to have an impact on housing costs at the citywide level....

August Market Trends: Signs of a Shifting Market? Homes in Colorado Are More Affordable But Taking Longer to Sell

Posted on September 12, 2019

Communities, Consumer Awareness, General, Local Association, Market Trends, Market Trends & Statistics, REALTOR® News, Residential Housing, Stats & Trends

Regional and Statewide Statistics Contact: Marty Schechter for CAR 303-882-4585 cell marty@schechterpr.com ENGLEWOOD, CO. – Sept. 12, 2019 – Still far from what would be defined as balanced, Colorado’s residential housing data continues to show signs that markets are shifting, according to the latest monthly market data from the Colorado Association of REALTORS®. Despite three-year lows on interest rates...

Colorado Leads The Nation As Most Desirable State To Move To

Posted on August 26, 2019

Consumer Awareness, General, REALTOR® News

A recent poll put out by porch.com says Colorado is “the most desirable location”. The survey asked US citizens what state they would most like to move to. Colorado beat out Hawaii and California. The poll also shows that "Colorado (almost 56 percent), Hawaii (51 percent), and California (50 percent) ranked as the states most worthy of relocation." A REALTOR® said she gets a...

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Apply Today to Participate in CAR’s 2020 Leadership Academy

Posted on August 26, 2019

Consumer Awareness, General, Professional Development, REALTOR® News

"The Leadership Academy was a great experience to go through. I learned so much, including things that were not on my radar. I had the opportunity to connect with other REALTORS® across the state and also look at the bigger picture on the state level." -Natalie Davis, South Metro Denver Assocation of REALTORS® CAR Leadership Academy is an exclusive...

REALTORS® a Voice for Property Owners as Colorado Advances Broadband

Posted on August 20, 2019

Consumer Awareness, General, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

Elizabeth Peetz, Vice President of Government Affairs from the Colorado Association of REALTORS®, stops in to interview with Christopher for a Community Broadband Bits Podcast. In this discussion, Peetz discusses the effect broadband has had on the Colorado real estate market and how CAR becomes involved in related legislation. She talks about recent changes in state law and the Association's opinions...