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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...
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November 1, 2021
Congratulations to CAR members who have been selected to serve on NAR Committees and Boards for 2021/2022. Please see below a list of Colorado REALTORS® and association staff listed in alphabetical order by last name.
Tyrone Adams
Housing Opportunity Committee
Brian Anzur
Leading Edge Advisory Board
Barbara Asbury
Land Use Property Rights and Environment Committee
Windy Bailey
Federal Taxation Committee
Sunny Banka
Risk Management Issues Committee
David Barber
Membership Policy...
Posted on
October 21, 2021
Realtor®
from Denver Wins National Award for Delivering Weekend Meals to At-Risk
Children
WASHINGTON (October
20, 2021) – Realtor® Bob Bell with Mile Hi Property in Denver is one
of five winners chosen for the National Association of Realtors®
Good Neighbor Award. For nine years, Bell and hundreds of volunteers have been up
at dawn every to pack and deliver weekend meals to 10,000 at-risk
schoolchildren across 72...
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September 28, 2021
Freddie Mac released research supporting the appraisal gap and focus areas for possible solutions. After evaluating 12 million appraisals for single-family home transactions from 2015-2020, Freddie Mac found that 13 percent of properties in black and Latino census tracts received lower appraisal values, compared to 7.4 percent in white tracts. Freddie Mac will look at possible answers to this...
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September 14, 2021
DOJ move undermines public policy, public confidence
September 13, 2021
Media Contact: Mantill Williams 202-383-1128
CHICAGO (September 13, 2021) – The National Association of Realtors® today filed a petition to quash a request by the Department of Justice that reneges on the terms of a settlement agreement that was approved by the DOJ in November 2020. The DOJ attempt to withdraw from...
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September 13, 2021
NAR has launched a series of communications targeted to renters, housing providers, state/local elected officials, and opinion leaders about the availability of rental assistance in Denver beginning Friday, Sept. 10th.
The message of the online ad underscores that Congress has allocated $46.55 billion in emergency rental assistance relief for renters and housing providers who are struggling due to the impact of...
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September 2, 2021
WASHINGTON
(September 2, 2021) – The National Association of Realtors® has
selected Bob Bell, a Realtor® from Denver, Colorado, among 10
finalists for its 2021 Good Neighbor Awards program. This award honors Realtors®
who have made significant, tangible volunteer contributions in their
communities to improve the lives of their neighbors in need.
Every Friday,
Bell and hundreds of volunteers meet to pack and deliver weekend meals...
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August 27, 2021
“Time to Focus on Rental Assistance:
The U.S. Supreme Court ended the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC’s) eviction moratorium Thursday night, giving much-needed relief to America’s small housing providers facing financial hardship for more than a year.
In a 6-3 ruling, a majority of justices agreed that the stay on the lower court’s order finding the...
