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Capitol Connection – April 2, 2021

Government Affairs Update Earlier this week the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced its extension of the nationwide eviction moratorium through June 20, 2021. Under the terms of the CDC order, residents must declare that they have pursued all appropriate government assistance, met certain income and employment requirements and are using best efforts to make timely partial payments, among other...

Capitol Connection – March 19, 2021

Government Affairs Update Today marks a big legislative win for the Colorado Association of REALTORS®. Colorado’s policymakers introduced a proposal that would allow inclusionary zoning practices and open the door to rent control at the local level. CAR successfully amended the bill to clarify that a local government cannot enact rent control policies on existing units. As REALTORS® know, our...

Capitol Connection – March 5, 2021

Government Affairs Update This week, the Colorado Association of REALTORS® is happy to announce that CAR’s Century of Opportunity campaign is moving forward, and three of our four homeownership opportunity bills are introduced and will be discussed by the legislature. We will continue to update you on the progress of these bills and won’t stop until homeownership is an opportunity...

Capitol Connection – Feb. 12, 2021

We’ve past groundhog day and it’s another four months of legislative session to go, this time into June after the General Assembly took a month long Covid-19 pause. While the air may be chilly this President’s holiday weekend, our Legislative Policy Committee is gearing up for a very busy session starting on Tuesday, Feb. 16 where we might see 150...

Capitol Connections – June 19, 2020

Government Affairs Update And That’s a Wrap, Legislative Session Adjourns Sine Die The final gavel of the 2020 legislative session came down late in the afternoon on Monday.  Looking back to January, many would not have imagined discussions through plexiglass and debates on various legislative proposals carrying on through mid-June. Although stay-at-home orders and social distancing requirements paused the work...

Capitol Connections – June 12, 2020

Government Affairs Update 2020 Legislative Session Nears the Finish Line The Colorado General Assembly is likely to adjourn this weekend if they complete their work. Despite a global pandemic, more than 700 bills were introduced in the 2020 legislative session. The Colorado Association of REALTORS® tracked 89 pieces of legislation and took a position on 49 bills with the direction of...

Capitol Connection – June 5, 2020

Government Affairs Update CAR Advocates for Colorado REALTORS® The legislative session is back on and rolling quickly with fast moving Covid-19 relief packages coming to the table for discussion. We expect the pace to continue at a high speed as our state legislators even plan to work over the weekend. Over the past week, CAR’s Government Affairs Division testified on...

Capitol Connection – May 29, 2020

The Latest from NAR Houses Passes Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Earlier this week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act,” which makes several amendments to the CARES Act to make PPP loans more helpful to small businesses by increasing flexibility. The changes include: Extending the program sunset to December 31, 2020;  Extending the length of...

Capitol Connection – May 9, 2020

The Latest from NAR FHFA Responds to NAR’s Letter Requesting Support for Mortgage Liquidity NAR received a letter from the FHFA in response to NAR’s letter send to the Treasury, Federal Reserve Board, and FHFA on March 27th requesting their support to improve liquidity in the mortgage market. IRS Grants 1031 Deadline Relief The 45-day and the 180-day deadlines under...

Capitol Connections – April 25, 2020

An Inspirational Note from Elizabeth Peetz, VP of Government Affairs Covid-19 really makes us all challenge many assumptions that we have held. Can I stay in my home on a regular basis without going stir crazy? Do I cook well enough to take the time to enjoy slowing down to eat with my family or quarantine companion? Can I be...