Steady sales, stable pricing and rising inventory signal a more buyer-friendly, negotiation-driven environment despite ongoing economic uncertainty
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ENGLEWOOD, CO – Housing markets across the seven-county Denver metro and statewide showed signs of balance and rhythm in the first quarter of 2026 including modest gains in pending and closed sales, stable median home pricing, and an uptick in inventory creating a more...
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Supporting Flexibility in Proposition 123 Funding. “Adjust Requirements Statewide Affordable Housing Fund” (House Bill 1313) updates the requirements for local governments to access funding from the Statewide Affordable Housing Fund under Proposition 123. Instead of requiring a fixed 3% annual increase in affordable housing units, the bill establishes a more flexible “target increase” based on recent housing...
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Governor Signs Key Housing Measures into Law. Last week, two key housing measures CAR took a support position on were officially signed into law at the Governor’s office, marking another step forward in expanding Colorado’s housing toolkit. Members of the REALTOR® family were represented at the signing with DMAR President Lisa Nguyen and SMDRA President Shelby Foster...
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1. CAR Secures Major Wins in Real Estate Sunset Bill. The Colorado Association of REALTORS® played a leading role in shaping this year’s sunset bill, “Sunset Division of Real Estate” (House Bill 1287), to continue the Colorado Real Estate Commission and Division of Real Estate, both set to expire in September 2026, for another 10 years. The...
February housing report shows contracts increasing, longer selling times as buyers remain price sensitive and negotiations define the deal
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ENGLEWOOD, CO – Stronger homebuyer interest and engagement surfaced in February though conditions remain cautious and negotiation-driven across the Denver metro area and statewide housing markets, according to the February Market Trends Housing Report from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR).
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February 25, 2026
The Colorado Real Estate Commission is considering proposed revisions to multiple Commission-approved contracts and forms — and your voice is needed.
On March 6 at 1:00 p.m. (MT), the Commission will host the first of three virtual Stakeholder Meetings to gather feedback on proposed changes to key disclosures, brokerage forms, lead-based paint documents, and other foundational transaction forms used by Colorado...
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February 18, 2026
Protect Your Business. Protect Your Clients.
The Colorado Association of REALTORS® has verified that REALTORS® working in Colorado have been impacted by a sophisticated “Zoom link” scam targeting real estate professionals. Cybercriminals are using increasingly advanced tactics to access sensitive business and client information. Your vigilance is critical.
How the “Zoom Link” Scam Works
In most cases, someone posing as a prospective buyer...
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February 12, 2026
A bill that would have authorized local governments to impose new taxes on so-called “vacant” residential properties was defeated this week after strong opposition from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® and REALTOR® members from across the state.
House Bill 26-1036, which proposed allowing municipalities, counties, and newly created housing authorities to levy taxes on vacant property based on locally defined criteria,...
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February 11, 2026
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HUGE WIN! The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) led efforts to defeat “Vacancy Taxes” (House Bill 1036) on a bipartisan 7-4 vote, with more than a dozen REALTORS® testifying against it, along with CEO Tyrone Adams. This bill would have allowed local governments to punish the lawful use of residential property simply because it was unoccupied for...
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February 11, 2026
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ENGLEWOOD, CO – Colorado’s housing market began the new year in a period of recalibration with January data reflecting a slower, deliberate pace across a majority of markets, according to the latest Market Trends Housing Report from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR). While demand remains, buyers are increasingly selective and payment-sensitive while sellers continue to adjust to a market defined by...
