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Colorado Association of REALTORS® names Elizabeth Peetz Vice President of Government Affairs; Madeline Cain promoted to Government Affairs Manager

Posted on November 17, 2017

General, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

[caption id="attachment_22653" align="alignright" width="245"] Madeline Cain[/caption] [caption id="attachment_22652" align="alignnone" width="245"] Elizabeth Peetz[/caption] ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – (Nov. 16, 2017) The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) has named Elizabeth Peetz, Esq. as its vice president of government affairs and promoted Madeline Cain to government affairs manager. Peetz, a licensed attorney in Colorado, Nebraska and Washington D.C., has been with the association’s government affairs division since...

Colorado Association of REALTORS® Honors 2017 Legislator of the Year Alec Garnett

Posted on November 14, 2017

General, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Alec Garnett, House Assistant Majority Leader for District 2, was awarded the 2017 Legislator of the Year Award by the Colorado Association of REALTORS® on Monday. Rep. Garnett is one of the first recipients of the award, given to a Colorado legislator who has put considerable effort into legislative efforts that support the American dream of homeownership. Alec...

October is RPAC Month!

Posted on October 16, 2017

General, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

37% of Colorado REALTORS® invested in RPAC last year to protect your business and the real estate industry. Don't let the 37% carry the burden this year. What business risks does RPAC help you mitigate? PRESERVING INCENTIVES FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP Tax deductions for mortgage interest, state and local taxes are in the cross-hairs. Congress proposes tax reform financed by modifying or removing the Mortgage Interest...

Wildfire Mitigation Education at the State Capitol

Posted on September 15, 2017

Communities, Consumer Awareness, General, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

CAR spreading the word to State lawmakers about wildfire education and mitigation. While hurricanes and earthquakes have rightfully been the focus of attention for so many people in recent weeks, the path of smoke and hazy skies across a majority of the western United States reminds us all that the impact from current and future wildfires can be equally devastating. With long-term...

National Flood Insurance Program Extended

Posted on September 11, 2017

General, Government Affairs, NAR, REALTOR® News

On Thursday, September 7, the Senate voted to pass a three-month extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The House of Representatives passed the legislation on Friday, September 8, 2017, and the President signed the bill into law later that day. This legislation ensures that the NFIP will not lapse on September 30, 2017, and will be extended until December...

Ask Your Representatives to Pass The 21st Century Flood Reform Act

Posted on August 24, 2017

Consumer Awareness, General, Government Affairs, NAR, REALTOR® News

The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) needs your help to drive messages to Members of Congress urging them to support H.R. 2874, “The 21st Century Flood Reform Act." H.R. 2874 reauthorizes the NFIP and makes a number of critical improvements to the NFIP including increased funds for mitigation activities, caps on overall premium increases, improved claim and mapping processes, as well...

The Vallagio Case

Posted on August 16, 2017

Consumer Awareness, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

How a Supreme Court Ruling May Impact the Housing Market in Colorado BY CAR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER ELIZABETH PEETZ As summer heats up after another successful legislative session at the State Capitol (don’t forget to check out CAR’s top five successes blog post on our website for more information about that!) we are also pleased to announce that the Colorado Supreme Court...

Call for Action Coming Soon!

Posted on August 15, 2017

General, Government Affairs, NAR, REALTOR® News

Ask your Representatives to pass H.R. 2874, “The 21st Century Flood Reform Act.” NAR is launching a Call for Action (CFA) on Tuesday, August 22nd! This CFA will be sent to all REALTOR® members and will be asking the U.S. House of Representatives to pass H.R. 2874, “The 21st Century Flood Reform Act.” Click here for more information regarding the National Flood...

CAR’s Top 5 Legislative Successes at the Capitol in 2017

Posted on July 11, 2017

General, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

TOP 5 LEGISLATIVE SUCCESSES AT THE CAPITOL 1) Construction Litigation Reform CAR, along with the Homeownership Opportunity Alliance, championed compromise legislation that is the first step in the right direction to building more attainable housing for all Coloradans while also protecting homeowners and giving them a voice in whether or not to pursue litigation. After more than four years of negotiations on...

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CHFA Unveils New Loan Program for First-Time Homebuyers

Posted on June 27, 2017

Consumer Awareness, Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

For Immediate Release Monday, June 26, 2017 Contact: Megan Herrera, 303.297.7407 mherrera@chfainfo.com CHFA Unveils New Loan Program for First-Time Homebuyers (DENVER) – Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced today the rollout of a new home mortgage loan program for first-time homebuyers, qualified veterans, and non-first time buyers in targeted areas. The 30-year, fixed-rate loan program is called CHFA FirstStepsm and is expected to offer...

Government Affairs

Colorado Association of REALTORS® names Elizabeth Peetz Vice President of Government Affairs; Madeline Cain promoted to Government Affairs Manager

Colorado Association of REALTORS® Honors 2017 Legislator of the Year Alec Garnett

October is RPAC Month!

Wildfire Mitigation Education at the State Capitol

National Flood Insurance Program Extended

Ask Your Representatives to Pass The 21st Century Flood Reform Act

The Vallagio Case

Call for Action Coming Soon!

CAR’s Top 5 Legislative Successes at the Capitol in 2017

CHFA Unveils New Loan Program for First-Time Homebuyers

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