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February 17, 2023
Colorado lawmakers are considering a repeal of the prohibition on local rent control. Colorado Association of REALTORS is opposed to rent control, which would be a huge detriment to Colorado's housing market.
If HB23-1115 is passed, this would not only create a patch work of rent "stabilization" ordinances throughout the state, but adverse outcomes by capping the ability for housing providers...
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February 14, 2023
Legislative Advocacy this Week at the State Capitol
Business at the Capitol picked up last week with multiple REALTOR® watched bills going through committees. Colorado Association of REALTORS® testified on two bills last week; Portable Screening Reports (HB23-1099) andProhibited Agreements in Rental Leases (HB23-1095). CAR testified in opposition of HB23-1099 and testified as an amended position for HB23-1095, both bills passed through house committees but CAR will...
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February 7, 2023
Legislative Advocacy this Week at the State Capitol
We are in the second month of the legislative session and more bills are expected to be introduced.
The Colorado Association of REALTORS® is acting on more bills that impact the real estate industry from rent control, unfair service agreements, to landlord-tenant legislation. CAR® continues to be at the forefront of political advocacy to ensure...
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January 31, 2023
The decision ends a Department of Justice inquiry into the association’s Clear Cooperation Policy and participation rule.
On Wednesday, a federal judge granted the National Association of REALTORS®’ petition to end a Department of Justice inquiry into the association’s Clear Cooperation Policy and participation rule. NAR filed the petition in September 2021 after the Department of Justice announced it was backing out of...
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January 27, 2023
Legislative Advocacy this Week at the State Capitol
The third official week of the session has wrapped up with more bills moving through the legislative process. The Colorado Association of REALTORS® is tracking around 31 bills relevant to the real estate and business community; we anticipate more housing-related bills to be introduced in the coming weeks. As always, Colorado Association of REALTORS®...
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January 24, 2023
Legislative Advocacy this Week at the State Capitol
The 2023 legislative session kicked off on January 9th and there are already 120 introduced bills. It is going to be a very big housing legislative session and our Legislative Policy Committee members will be very busy reviewing lots of legislation this year. In fact, in the Governor’s State of the State Address...
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January 17, 2023
The Governor’s theme “Colorado for All” includes a focus on affordable housing, an issue he says he’s heard throughout the state.
At his swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, January 10th, Polis said the increase in home prices is part of the reason he’ll be calling for changes this year.
“We really want to lean into removing some of the barriers that exist to...
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January 4, 2023
On Friday, December 23, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the FY 2023 Omnibus spending package, narrowly avoiding a shutdown and funding the federal government through September 30, 2023. The $1.7 trillion spending package includes funding for agency programs and initiatives important to real estate, including:
Reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through September 30, 2023;
$86 million for HUD Fair...
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January 3, 2023
As life-threatening weather events grow in frequency, our homes, in turn, are becoming more vulnerable. From floods, hurricanes and severe winter storms to droughts, wildfires and extreme heat, residential communities face a growing number of climate-related threats.
The more REALTORS® know about extreme weather risks, the better equipped they’ll be to help prospective homebuyers navigate the troubled waters of purchasing a...
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January 3, 2023
Before the end of 2022, Gov. Jared Polis issued eight proclamations, declaring the vote for ballot measures that the public approved during November's election.
Below are the new Amendments and Propositions that impact Colorado real estate.
Amendment E. A Constitutional measure referred to the ballot by the General Assembly, it expands the state's homestead property tax exemption, currently granted to qualifying seniors and...
