Out of 300 nationwide applicants, four Colorado REALTORS® have
been announced as finalists for the 30 Under 30 class of 2022 from REALTOR®
Magazine. Beginning March 11 at 9 am MT, members can read more about these real
estate industry professionals who “took bold steps to grow both their
professional careers and their personal lives.” Through volunteerism,
education, philanthropy, and empowerment, these REALTORS® have worked...
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February 16, 2022
Getting involved as a CAR Officer or as a member of a Committee or Chair Advisory Group has great privileges and benefits. 1) more exposure for yourself and your firm; 2) connections with people outside of your market; 3) leadership skills that will improve your business; 4) local board representation at the state level; 5) contributions to the decision-making process;...
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February 15, 2022
NAR recently announced the following MLS policy change
implementation deadlines have been extended to September 2022: 1) one data source
and 2) enhancements to listing broker attribution with an email or phone
number. All other MLS policy changes will need to be implemented by March 1,
2022. For more details, go to
https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/summary-of-2022-mls-changes
...
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February 2, 2022
The National Association of REALTORS® is accepting applications for the 2022 Good Neighbor Awards. This award recognizes REALTORS® for their extraordinary impact in their communities through volunteer service. Colorado’s own Bob Bell and his nonprofit Food for Thought was awarded $10,000 in 2021 for feeding more than 10,000 students lunch each week. He and others have made an extraordinary impact in...
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January 13, 2022
Application process now open to displaced
residents
ENGLEWOOD, CO – The Colorado Association of REALTORS® Foundation has been awarded a $2 million grant from the REALTORS® Relief Foundation to be distributed to victims of the December 2021 fires that ravaged Boulder County, destroying more than 1,000 residential properties.
Funded through donations from REALTORS® and REALTOR® organizations
and administered by the Colorado Association of...
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January 5, 2022
Three different Colorado REALTORS® are featured in NAR’s
“First-Time Buyer” which is streamed on Hulu. The show, an NAR-produced program
in its second season, showcases the obstacles first-time homebuyers face with
the guidance, expertise, and confidence provided by their REALTOR®. The REALTORS®
in the episodes dealt with taking their first-time homebuyers through multiple
offers; newer vs. old builds; and helping a family with a pig...
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December 31, 2021
CAR Family –
Although the Marshall and Middle Fork fires continue to burn
across Boulder County and the surrounding communities, our leadership team has
been working with local association leaders and your CAR Foundation to take
some initial steps in support of the thousands of wildfire victims.
Beginning immediately, you can make financial contributions
to the CAR Foundation using the link below. This is...
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November 22, 2021
Adams County, Colorado, and nine other cities across the country
benefitted from the establishment of Opportunity Zones, which were created by
the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Congress enacted these laws to help
revitalize low-income areas and give investors significant tax breaks to invest
in properties in these cities. Adams County’s median price rose to $429,000 in
2021, which was up from $222,500...
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November 16, 2021
Changes more explicitly state spirit, intent of NAR Code of Ethics and policies regarding information about commissions, broker marketplace participation
November 15, 2021
Media Contact: Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193
CHICAGO (November 15, 2021) —The National Association of Realtors® announced today the adoption of changes to its guidance for local Multiple Listing Service broker marketplaces that reinforce greater transparency for consumers. The changes ensure...
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November 2, 2021
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Risk Rating 2.0: Equity in Action went into effect on Oct. 2. This new system prices flood insurance for each home individually rather than by flood zone. Jack Greacen, NAR’s Colorado Political Representative, reports that members from across NAR have shared their good and bad anecdotes. NAR has created a number of helpful resources to...
