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An already slow summer housing market pumps the brakes a bit more in July as inventory grows but buyers choose to stay on the sideline

Posted on August 13, 2024

Market Trends, Market Trends & Statistics, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News, Stats & Trends

https://coloradorealtors.com/market-trends/regional-and-statewide-statistics ENGLEWOOD, CO – An already slow summer housing market pumped the brakes a little more in July as higher mortgage interest rates and a hesitant pool of buyers pushed the inventory of active listings up approximately 20% in both the seven-county Denver metro area and in markets across the state, according to the latest Market Trends Housing Report from the...

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Support Colorado Wildfire Victims – Donate to the CAR Foundation Fire Relief Fund

Posted on August 12, 2024

CAR Foundation, Communities, REALTOR® News, Residential Housing

Although wildland firefighters are still fighting active fires and authorities have only begun to assess the damage left behind by the Alexander Mountain Fire, Stone Canyon Fire, Lake Shore Fire, Quarry Fire, and others, we now know dozens of homes have been destroyed, leaving Colorado families scrambling to find a place to live. In response, Colorado Association of REALTORS® Foundation...

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Navigating Upcoming Real Estate Practice Changes

Posted on August 9, 2024

NAR, REALTOR® News, Residential Housing

A Message from CAR President Jason Witt: Resilience in the Face of Change As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, it's imperative that we, as REALTORS®, remain resilient and adaptable. Our profession is not just about transactions; it's about building communities, changing lives, and being trusted advocates for our clients. Change is a constant, and how we respond to...

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Report: Only 6% of Black and Hispanic Renting Households Can Afford to Buy in Colorado

Posted on July 16, 2024

NAR, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News, Residential Housing

Key Highlights In Colorado, the homeownership rate was 70% for White Americans in 2022, followed by 42% for Black Americans, 65% for Asian Americans and 57% for Hispanic Americans. the share of Colorado renter households that can afford to buy the typical home is 10% for White Americans, 6% for Black Americans, 15% for Asian Americans, and 6% for Hispanic Americans, further...

Active listings increase but other market factors keep home buyers and sellers at a stalemate

Posted on July 12, 2024

Market Trends & Statistics, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News, Stats & Trends

https://coloradorealtors.com/market-trends/regional-and-statewide-statistics ENGLEWOOD, CO – The stalemate in Colorado’s housing market continues as both buyers and sellers choose to wait out the economic uncertainties being driven by stubbornly high interest rates, rising insurance rates and property tax hikes, inflation and more, according to the latest Market Trends Housing Report from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) and analysis from the Association’s spokespersons...

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More than 80% of CAR-endorsed Candidates Won Primary Races

Posted on July 2, 2024

Government Affairs, REALTOR® News

The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) realized a better than 80% win-rate for candidates who earned a CAR endorsement, with 13 of the 16 CAR-endorsed candidates winning their respective races in the Colorado primaries on June 25. “Colorado deserves policy and decision makers committed to solving our housing crisis and helping Coloradans achieve the American Dream of homeownership,” said Janene Johnson,...

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New Listings Outpace Sales in Most Markets

Posted on June 12, 2024

Market Trends, Market Trends & Statistics, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News, Stats & Trends

Local markets experiencing varying degrees of increases in inventory paired with a slowed spring market; entry-level buyers unequivocally priced out due to compounding affordability challenges https://coloradorealtors.com/market-trends/regional-and-statewide-statistics ENGLEWOOD, CO – The continued increase in new listings across all property types is creating a more balanced market across Colorado with May’s new listing gains in the seven-county Denver-metro area reaching 34.6% over May of...

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2024 CAR Election Results

Posted on June 6, 2024

REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News

Congratulations to all the candidates who won their respective races! We hope those of you who did not get elected at this time will strongly consider staying involved in an area that you are passionate and consider running again; many of our past leaders will attest that it took them a few tries to become elected to a position in...

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Summit REALTOR® Dan Burnett Winner of 2024 Colorado’s Heart Award

Posted on May 28, 2024

CAR Foundation, Communities, Community Giving, REALTOR® News

A Legacy of Rescue REALTOR® Dan Burnett has been saving lives in the Colorado backcountry for decades. The Colorado mountains are home to some of the most breathtaking scenery and heart-pounding outdoor recreation opportunities in the world. Year round, millions of locals and visitors alike venture out into Colorado’s backcountry to ski, snowboard, climb, fish, hike and more. Most will return...

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Nominate a D&I Champion for CAR’s Diversity & Inclusion Awards