Did you miss the webcast on critical issues that impacted the Colorado's real estate industry this year now the 2013 legislative session is adjourned? Listen to the latest webcast and get a glimpse of how hard your volunteer members and CAR staff work every day promoting home ownership and protecting REALTOR interests at our State Capitol. View the Legistlative Reveiw webcast now....
CAR took a neutral position on HB-1225 Concerning the Homeowner's Insurance Reform Act- HB-1225 during the 2013 Legistlative session. This bill creates the "Homeowner's Insurance Reform Act of 2013" and makes a number of changes to the regulation of homeowner's insurance primarily for single-family homes used as a primary residence by the owner. It requires insurers to provide to homeowners's insurance...
Congratulations to all participants of the 2013 CAR Elections. Your fellow REALTORS and associations appreciate your passion and desire to lead the Colorado Association of REALTORS into the future and beyond. The following are the election results for 2014. President- Jolon Ruch President-elect- David Barber Treasurer- Ann Hayes NAR Director- Keith Kanemoto District VP Elects Metro - Debbie Conner Mountain- Jill Masters Northwest- Michelle Martinez Northeast- Terry Lee Southwest- Denise Storm Southeast- Linda Richie ...
If you are currently in the process of or are interested in obtaining the GRI designation in Colorado, click on the following link to learn about some important dates before the program is discontinued in Colorado. The last day to apply for the GRI designation in Colorado is Monday, July 1, 2013. GRI Sunset plan and important dates. ...
According to Philip Panitz a nationally known tax litigator with Panitz & Kossoff the IRS is casting a very wide net against what they perceive as abuse in the area real estate. The IRS is claiming that too many passive investors are using losses from real estate investments to offset their other income. Tyrone Adams, VP Member Services took some time...
County assessors will send hundreds of thousands of property-valuation notices out in coming days, and the flat or declining values that many will show could surprise some homeowners. Property valuations are made per state law every two years, and the latest assessments will be used in the formula that determines property taxes due in 2014 and 2015. Read the Denver Post...
Sales of single-family, condominium and town homes (taken together) increased 16 percent statewide to 18,343 units during the first quarter 2013 compared to first quarter 2012, according to Quarterly Market Statistical Reports released by the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR). Download the PDF Here. New listings dropped slightly more than 7 percent statewide, primarily due to drops in the Denver Metro...
The 1968 Fair Housing Act prohibited housing discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or handicap. Every April, REALTORS® celebrate Fair Housing Month to reaffirm their continuing commitment to fair and equitable treatment and a professional level of service for all in their search for real property. Read more from Housing and Urban Development...
Dear Editor, As advocates of safe and affordable housing for all Coloradoans, the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) and our members understand and agree that methamphetamine contaminated homes can pose serious health risks to occupants and homeowners, and should be tested and remediated to ensure all future homeowners and their families are safe. CAR works tirelessly to protect a buyer’s right...
States that were the hardest hit by foreclosures and have the highest number of underwater home owners are now leading the nation in refinancing as more borrowers look to decrease their monthly mortgage payments. Following the government’s expansion last year of its refinancing programs, more underwater home owners are now able to take advantage and are unlocking savings to their monthly...