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Government Affairs

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2020 Census: REALTOR® Participation Is Key

Posted on May 18, 2020
General, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

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...

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Liz Peetz: Pandemic Will Shift Focus of State Legislature When It Reconvenes this Month

Posted on May 18, 2020
Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

Elizabeth Peetz, Vice President of Government Affairs I always say that my job is never boring and that CAR is always there to fight for our industry. It's no different during this remote social distancing period. Here are a few updates on what is happening in the Government Affairs arena. The Colorado General Assembly is reconvening on May 18th and legislators really have...

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Updated REALTOR® Guidance – April 27, 2020

Posted on April 28, 2020
Government Affairs, Local Association, REALTOR® News

A lot of you are asking, can I show property in my area? The answer to that question depends on the county in which you live and work. While the state Order has transitioned to a Safer at Home policy that provides guidance for real estate showings (see the full Public Health Order 20-28), some counties have opted to extend their stay-at-home orders that may impact your ability to provide showings. These local...

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Clarity on Real Estate as Essential Business – April 8, 2020

Posted on April 8, 2020
Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

We understand that the last 36 hours has resulted in a lot of confusion for real estate practitioners in Colorado regarding exactly which functions of a transaction are permitted under the state’s interpretation of essential services. The Colorado Association of REALTORS® continues to actively work to obtain clarification based not only on recent guidance issued by the Attorney General’s office, but also on statements made...

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CAR COVID-19 Update: Stay at Home Order and Essential Services Interpretation

Posted on April 6, 2020
General, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

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...

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Executive Order Issued in Response to COVID-19

Posted on April 6, 2020
Communities, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News, Residential Housing

On March 20, 2020, Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued Executive Order D 2020 012, which, among other things,  temporarily limits evictions, foreclosures, and public utility disconnections, providing support to unemployed Coloradans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.   The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Coloradans in a variety of ways, including some Coloradan's ability to meet the financial obligations related to housing. In response, Governor Polis...

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CARES Act for Colorado REALTORS®

Posted on April 3, 2020
Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) signed into law on March 27, 2020, provides relief to families, small businesses, and individuals who are self-employed and independent contractors, including REALTORS® and brokerages. Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Late on April 2, the SBA released its interim final rule on the SBA 7(a) Paycheck Protection Program loans, created by the CARES Act.  Small businesses and...

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State Announces Financial Support Resources for Colorado Businesses

Posted on April 2, 2020
Business Services, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

Support Resources for Colorado Businesses During COVID-19  COVID-19’s impact on Colorado has been widespread and its effects on the Colorado business community have been particularly profound. Many businesses are faced with finding ways to pay employees and expenses in the face of this major economic interruption.   Last week, the U.S. Congress passed a $2 trillion economic stimulus package called the CARES Act. ...

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Capitol Connection – March 27, 2020

Posted on March 30, 2020
Capitol Connection, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

Updated Public Health Order for Colorado to Include Real Estate as Critical Business Yesterday, Governor Polis and the Department of Public Health and Environment released an updated public health order in accordance with Wednesday'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...

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Remote Notarization During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on March 30, 2020
Government Affairs, REALTOR® News, Uncategorized

Colorado Secretary of State’s Office Implements Remote Notarization After working closely with the Governor’s office, stakeholders, and the legal community, the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office has implemented a remote notarization process.  “We are committed to maintaining important services for Coloradans during this national health crisis,” said Secretary of State Jena Griswold.  “Remote notarization will enable Coloradans and businesses continued access...

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