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...
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February 28, 2020
Earlier this month CAR Vice President of Government Affairs Liz Peetz appeared as a guest on KLZ 560 AM's The Kim Monson Show to discuss barriers to affordable housing in Colorado and what state legislators are doing to address it during the current legislative session.
Peetz is joined by REALTOR ® Karen Levine, and Lorne Levy, Senior Loan Originator with...
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February 18, 2020
Thank you to all Colorado REALTORS ® who attended CAR's Economic Summit and REALTOR® Day at the Capitol. Over 250 Colorado REALTORS® attended the two-day event. Thursday's REALTOR® Day at the Capitol luncheon featured J.J. Ament, CEO of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation and Patti Silverstein, Chief Economist at Research Partners. Later in the day, CAR members had...
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February 18, 2020
CAR's REALTOR® Day at the Capitol and Economic Summit Focused on the State's Growing Economy and Housing Needs
Thank you to all Colorado REALTORS ® who attended CAR's Economic Summit and REALTOR® Day at the Capitol. Over 250 Colorado REALTORS® attended the two-day event. Thursday's REALTOR® Day at the Capitol luncheon featured J.J. Ament, CEO of the Metro Denver Economic Development...
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February 12, 2020
HB20-1049: Reauthorize Habitat for Humanity Tax Check-off
Rep. Shannon Bird (D-Westminster), Rep. Hugh McKean (R-Loveland), Sen. Don Coram (R-Montrose), and Sen. Jeff Bridges (D-Greenwood Village)
LPC Position: Support
Summary: HB-1049 allows an individual taxpayer to designate a contribution amount to the Habitat for Humanity of Colorado Fund for an additional five years (income tax years 2019 through 2024).
Rationale: Habitat for Humanity...
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February 3, 2020
SB20-094: Plug-in Electric Motor Vehicle Registration Fees
Sen. Kevin Priola (R-Henderson)
LPC Position: Support
Summary: SB-094 authorizes the high-performance transportation enterprise (HPTE) to impose two registration fees on electric motor vehicles: (1) a surface transportation infrastructure equivalent use fee at a maximum rate of $120 in the first year with adjustments for inflation for every year following, and (2) a longevity...
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January 29, 2020
Property owners have struggled with how to enforce no-pet policies on their properties with the growing number of renter requests for assistance animals. That’s why the housing market is welcoming the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s newly released guidance and clarity on how to comply with the Fair Housing Act when receiving a request for an assistance animal.
News...
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January 29, 2020
It’s the start of a new political season. The second regular session of the 72nd General Assembly reconvened for the next 120 days on Jan. 8, and we have set our sights on what learned observers are saying could be an acrimonious adventure. Political year legislative sessions can bring out the worst and the best in anyone. It’s often hard...
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January 28, 2020
In July 2019, Lakewood voters passed Question 200, which restricts residential growth to one percent per year. That equates to about 700 new residences in 2020. Now, the Lakewood City Council has finally approved a plan on how the city will enact the voter-approved housing cap.
The plan passed by councilors on Jan. 28 takes into account the hundreds of...
