It is with great sadness to share with you that we have lost two of our past CAR leaders in December - WR “Bob” Bray Sr. (1965 CAR President) and Richard Berger (1990 CAR President). W.R. Bray W.R. Bray passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017. He was 90. He was the Chairman of the Board of Bray Realty until about four...
WASHINGTON (December 14, 2016) — Existing-home sales are forecast to muster only a small gain in 2017 because of increasing mortgage rates and shrinking consumer confidence that now is a good time to buy a home, according to new consumer survey findings and a 2017 housing forecast update from the National Association of Realtors®. In NAR's fourth quarter Housing Opportunities and Market Experience (HOME) survey 1,...
Cybercriminals are targeting home buyers and sellers nationwide. DORA offers tips on how to protect yourself. DENVER --- The Colorado Division of Real Estate at the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) warns Colorado consumers to beware of a national cyber-scam currently taking place that steals money directly from home buyers and sellers. The Division continues to receive information about this cyber scam in which cybercriminals hack...
Select members throughout state also honored for distinguished service. Scott Matthias, Broker Associate with RE/MAX Professionals in Highlands Ranch, Colo., was recognized as the Colorado REALTOR® of the Year by the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) at its 96th annual convention. The award is the most prestigious award given to a CAR member and is a culmination of a distinguished career within...
Colorado Association of REALTORS® Announces 2016-17 Leadership. Mark Trenka, broker/owner of Century 21 Trenka Real Estate was inducted as Chairman of the Colorado Association of REALTORS® during the 2016 CAR Conference and Expo last week. Mark will assume his new role from Nov. 1, 2016 through Oct. 31, 2017. Trenka has extensive experience with the Colorado Association of REALTORS® dating back to...
The supply of homes for sale in Colorado in May reached historic lows throughout much of the state according to statistics released today by the Colorado Association of REALTORS®. There were 17,724 single-family homes available statewide for purchase, down 24 percent from a year ago and representing just a 2.5-month supply. Similarly, the 4,237 condominiums and townhouses for sale in...
Grand Junction REALTOR® Ann Hayes has been named CAR Chair-Elect for 2016-2017. Ann has been working in real estate since 1985, first in Southern California, and in Colorado since 1995. Born in England, raised in Australia, and married to a U.S. Navy submarine veteran, Ann is a Relocation Specialist, trained in Corporate and Military Relocation and is a team agent for...
The 2016-2017 CAR Election results have been confirmed by the CAR Chair, two volunteer members, and CAR staff. The following are the results: Chair Elect: Ann Hayes Treasurer: Gary Bauer NAR Director (in order of finish): Alan Lovitt Randy Reynolds Marjorie Genova Southwest District Chair Elect: Carol Ann Peterson Southeast District Chair Elect: Cris Salerno Northwest District Chair Elect: Debbie Laity Northeast District Chair Elect: TBD Mountain District Chair...
The Metro Denver REALTOR® Foundation (MDRF) has awarded a total of $175,000 in grants to nine charitable organizations focused on providing diverse services and resources to children and families throughout the metro area. Organizations receiving grants from the MDRF are: Arising Hope provides safe and secure emergency housing to victims of domestic violence. Aurora Interfaith Community Service provides living assistance to families in...
Despite tight conditions, Latinos see net increase of 245,000 owner households. The Hispanic Wealth Project, in collaboration with the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), revealed data today in their State of Hispanic Homeownership Report that shows an increase in both Hispanic homeownership rates and in the number of owner Hispanic households while overall U.S. homeownership rates have declined...