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June delivers influx of new housing inventory however, pending sales and closes push median pricing to record highs across Denver metro area and state

REALTORS® seeing some signs of change in markets across Colorado ENGLEWOOD, CO – July 13, 2021 – A strong month for new listings in June helped give potential homebuyers a little hope and opportunity however, the volume of sales and homes going under contract continued to grow as well pushing the median sales price for single-family homes in the seven-county...

Capitol Connection – June 11th, 2021

Legislative Advocacy this Week at the State Capitol 2021 Legislative Session Comes to an End The 2021 legislative session came to a close late Tuesday. Over the past 116 legislative days, the Colorado legislature tackled several huge issues such as statewide transportation funding that has plagued the state for many years. Policymakers also allocated large state and federal stimulus dollars...

Colorado Housing Markets Have A Demand Problem

Double digit appreciation and over-asking price records shattered in this ‘new norm’ Regional and Statewide Statistics ENGLEWOOD, CO – June 10, 2021 – Having shrugged off any potential effects of the past year, including COVID-19, massive unemployment, economic uncertainty and the typical seasonal fluctuations, Colorado’s housing market continued an historic run through the month of May, according to the latest...

Gunnison REALTOR® Matt Robbins Wins Colorado’s Heart Award

Five REALTORS® across Colorado recognized as the REALTORS® with a HEART ENGLEWOOD, CO – May 27, 2021 – The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) Foundation has named Gunnison, CO REALTOR® Matt Robbins as the inaugural recipient of its Colorado’s Heart Award in recognition of REALTORS® serving their communities with distinction. In honor of his selection, the CAR Foundation will make...

NAR: If It’s in the MLS, Share the Address

The National Association of REALTORS®’ Board of Directors on Friday selected next year’s leadership, approved a 2022 budget that forecasts 1.43 million members, and kept 2022 national dues at $150. The subject that generated the most debate at the board meeting was a policy proposal to require that residential property addresses be disclosed and available to MLS participants and subscribers...

Median Price of a Single-Family Home in Colorado Tops $500,000 for First Time

Above asking price trend reaches new highs as insatiable homebuyer appetite continues and sellers ask, “what’s a buyer willing to pay?” ENGLEWOOD, CO – May 12, 2021 – Despite the first month-over-month increase in the inventory of active listings in nearly a year, an insatiable homebuyer appetite quickly offset those gains with increases in the number of properties under contract...

Free Identity Theft Prevention Webinar on June 23

IDENTITY THEFT: THE 5-EDGED SWORD COMING FOR YOU AND ME Have you ever wondered what “identity theft” really is? We all work hard to establish our good name, both personally and professionally. We constantly hear about data breaches happening to companies or 3rd parties that may hold our information…but what does that really mean? And is there anything we can...

Capitol Connection – April 23, 2021

This Week at the State Capitol: Housing Development Grants Hotels Tenancy Support Program (SB21-242) Senate Bill 242 transfers $15 million from the General Fund to the Housing Development Grant Fund within the Division of Housing for rental assistance, tenancy support service programs and grants and loans to purchase underutilized hotels, motels and other properties for temporary housing. The bill expands...

List Price Just the Starting Point in Housing Markets Frenzied Madness of March

ENGLEWOOD, CO – April 12, 2021 – Approximately 60% of Colorado homes sold during the month of March received more than the original asking price as the frenzied buying market continues statewide, according to the latest research from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) and the National Association of REALTORS®. Together with California, Colorado topped the madness of March list...

Funding Available for Projects Addressing Forest Health, Wildfire Risk

The Colorado State Forest Service announced today it is accepting grant proposals for the Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation (FRWRM) Grant Program from HOAs, community groups, local governments, fire protection districts, utilities and nonprofit organizations seeking funding to address forest issues and reduce wildfire risk and destruction to lives, property, and water. Due to the recent passage and signing...