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REALTORS gathered in front of the Capitol for NAR Midyear Meetings

Colorado REALTORS® Go to Washington

Posted on May 28, 2019

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

Nearly 150 Colorado REALTORS® joined thousands of their colleagues for the National Association of REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo held in Washington, DC, May 13-18, 2019. [caption id="attachment_30931" align="aligncenter" width="300"] REALTORS® gathered in front of the U.S. Capitol for NAR Midyear Meetings.[/caption] The week’s agenda included committee meetings, updates on public policy issues, and training sessions. However, the most important component...

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Denver Remains a Top Destination for Millennials, but a Shortage of Affordable Homes Could Make it Harder to Keep Them

Posted on May 7, 2019

Consumer Awareness, General, NAR, REALTOR® News, Residential Housing

Denver remains a magnet for millennials, but a lack of affordable homes could prevent many of them from sticking around for the long haul. Out of 100 metros examined, Denver continues to rank in the top 10 for its ability to attract and retain millennials, the generation born between 1980 and 1998, according to a study from the National Association of...

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April is Fair Housing Month

Posted on April 17, 2019

Communities, Consumer Awareness, Government Affairs, NAR, REALTOR® News, Residential Housing

### April is Fair Housing Month. As stewards of the right to own, use, and transfer private property, REALTORS® understand that fair housing protects the real estate industry and our businesses. We depend on a free, open market that embraces equal opportunity. In short, fair housing makes us stronger. "The Fair Housing Act was amended to prohibit discrimination based on gender, disability and...

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Gen Z Is Already Saving for a Home

Posted on April 16, 2019

Consumer Awareness, General, NAR, REALTOR® News, Residential Housing

Get ready for Gen Z. People between the ages of 18 and 23 are eager to become homeowners, and many are already setting aside money for a down payment. More than half of Gen Zers surveyed said they are saving for a home, and 59 percent say they plan to buy a home within the next five years—before they reach the...

Colorado’s Siân Murphy Honored as REALTOR.com’s 30 Under 30

Posted on March 27, 2019

Consumer Awareness, General, NAR, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News

Congratulations to our own Siân Murphy at WK Real Estate for being named one of REALTOR® Magazine's 30 Under 30 Class of 2019. This is an esteemed honor! Nearly 300 young real estate professionals applied for the honor this year. In early March, a panel of judges selected 50 finalists. Then, during the week-long Web Choice Award voting period from March 15–22, members of the...

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WOTUS Comment Period Open Through April 15, 2019

Posted on March 26, 2019

Communities, Consumer Awareness, Environment, General, NAR, REALTOR® News

On December 11, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army proposed a new definition of the Waters of the United States rule (WOTUS). This proposal is now available for public comment. The REALTORS® Land Institute and National Association of REALTORS® have been strong supporters of the review of the original WOTUS rule, as laid out by President Trump’s Executive...

CAR Chair, Justin Knoll, Shares Insights on NAR’s Radio Show

Posted on February 26, 2019

Communities, Consumer Awareness, General, NAR, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News, Uncategorized

CAR's Chair, Justin Knoll, had 2 radio interviews with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) radio show, Real Estate Today, in their series, "Sell Like a Pro." During "Sell Like a Pro" interviews, NAR asks top real estate processionals what strategies, tactics, and techniques they use when they are selling their own house. In his first interview, Justin shares how to...

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NAR Plan Seeks to Protect Mortgage Market

Posted on February 26, 2019

Consumer Awareness, Government Affairs, NAR, REALTOR® News

To protect 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should be given new charters that turn them into utilities with private shareholders and federal backing for catastrophic losses, NAR says. The association's proposal was introduced at a policy forum it hosted in early February. Also, using automated texts as part of your marketing could violate do-not-call laws. ### If you have...

NAR Email SPAM / Phishing Attempts Reported

Posted on February 1, 2019

NAR, REALTOR® News

IT ALERT SPAM ALERT: Email SPAM / Phishing Attempt Reported WARNING: If you receive an email appearing to be under the REALTOR® Party banner, asking for credentials it is not from NAR. The email will start with “Signature Requested By”. NAR will never ask for credentials from any member. If you receive this fraudulent email, please notify NAR Member Support at ContactNAR@realtors.org and then...

NAR Seeks REALTORS® who volunteer to apply for the 2019 Good Neighbor Awards

Posted on January 30, 2019

Community Giving, Consumer Awareness, NAR, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News

Many REALTORS®, members of the National Association of REALTORS®, go beyond helping consumers buy and sell homes by giving back to their communities through volunteer work. In fact, according to NAR's Community Aid and Real Estate report, nearly 70 percent of REALTORS® volunteer in their community each month. To recognize that commitment by REALTORS® across the country, NAR is currently accepting applications for the...

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