REALTOR® News

3 Things to Know   Bill to Suppress Tenant Eviction History and Allow Lying Related to It Defeated. ​​”Protections for Residential Tenants” (House Bill 1047) was defeated in committee last week on a narrow bipartisan 6–5 vote, following strong advocacy from CAR. Lisa Nguyen, President of Denver Metro Association of REALTORS®, underscored the bill’s practical impact, stating, “This bill removes......

3 Things to Know Member comment at LPC meetings. CAR’s Legislative Policy Committee (LPC), comprised of more than 55 REALTORS® from 20 different local associations, meets every other Friday to discuss and take positions on state legislation. Of the 405 bills introduced so far, the LPC has 42 on it’s plate. While LPC meetings are closed to voting and non-voting......

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......

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......

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......

3 Things to Know 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......

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......

3 Things to Know 2026 REALTOR® Day Under the Dome. The Capitol is filled with REALTOR® energy this week as nearly 100 members come together to engage directly with Colorado’s General Assembly. Throughout the day, members will work to help lawmakers understand how policies – such as those around vacancy taxes and artificial intelligence – affect workplace safety, housing, property......

A new federal reporting rule from the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) may affect certain residential real estate transactions beginning March 1, 2026.   While REALTORS® are NOT responsible for filing any reports, the rule applies to some non-financed residential transactions involving entities or trusts (such as LLCs or corporations). When the rule applies, title companies will......

3 Things to Know   The 2026 Legislative Session Has Begun! Colorado’s General Assembly reconvened on January 13th, launching 120 days of work that will impact how properties are bought, sold, built, taxed, managed and regulated. From affordability and inventory to insurance and private property rights, real estate will be deeply woven into this year’s session. The Legislative Policy Committee......