3 Things to Know Colorado American Dream Act. Yesterday, “Construction Defects & Middle Market Housing” (House Bill 1272) passed in committee with an overwhelming vote of 12-1, marking a significant step forward in expanding the availability of starter homes. The bill strikes an important balance between protections for homeowners and builders, introducing thoughtful reforms to construction litigation that can help......
3 Things to Know Protecting REALTORS® From Civil Lawsuits. CAR General Counsel Scott Peterson testified in strong opposition to “Deceptive Trade Practice Significant Impact Standard” (Senate Bill 157) because it is attempting to lower the “public impact standard” within the Colorado Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) to a single person’s claim that an act or practice could injure the larger public.......
ENGLEWOOD, CO – February brought another influx of housing inventory to markets across the Denver-metro area and state however, new and growing inventory outpaced the pending and closed sales driving active listings higher, according to the latest Market Trends Housing Report from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) and analysis from the Association’s spokespersons across Colorado. A growing pool of......
3 Things to Know 2 Things to Share 1 Thing to Do Register and Attend Colorado Connections. The deadline to register for this NEW 2-day jam-packed event is next week! It will deliver networking, education, and excitement your business needs. Colorado Connections combines up to 12 hours of continuing education, dynamic speakers with an emphasis on growth, networking, and forums......
3 Things to Know FAIR Plan Prepares to Issue Policies in Colorado. In May 2023, House Bill 1288: Fair Access to Insurance Requirements Plan, was signed into law, establishing a FAIR Plan in Colorado. Designed to offer basic homeowners’ insurance to those in high-risk areas where private insurers may be unwilling to provide coverage—think states like California, Florida, and Hawaii—the......
3 Things to Know 2 Things to Share 1 Thing to Do Attend a Town Hall. State lawmakers hold town halls in their respective districts during and after the regular session. Take advantage of these opportunities to hear directly from lawmakers about issues inspiring policy proposals. A couple of ways to find townhall information is by finding your legislator and......
3 Things to Know Housing Bill Heads to the Governor: House Bill 1019 “Third-Party Administration of Division of Housing Programs” allows outside groups like nonprofits to help administer programs that provide a number of services including rental assistance, housing vouchers, and case management for individuals at risk of homelessness – is set to be signed by the Governor. These programs......
Buyers and sellers itching to move face a market tug of war as affordability continues to challenge the sale ENGLEWOOD, CO – January’s housing market delivered a much anticipated and welcome spike in new listings across the seven-county Denver metro area and in markets statewide, according to the latest Market Trends Housing Report from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR)......
3 Things to Know 2025 REALTOR® Day Under the Dome. Sixty members from more than 25 legislative districts advocated for REALTOR® safety and starter homes at our state Capitol on February 4th. Due to space limitations, this was an invite-only event where association members from the Leadership Council, Legislative Policy Committee (LPC), the Political Action Committee (CARPAC), Federal Political Coordinators......
3 Things to Know Deja Vous. Similar to recent years, there is another wave of landlord/tenant legislation in 2025 with more bills on the horizon. There are bills related to pricing coordination between landlords (HB 1004) and one that would allow the receivership of residential housing by local governments (SB 20). The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) is actively working......
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