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REALTOR® a Victim of Attempted Robbery in Commerce City

Aug. 8, 2019 Update "If I didn't have my firearm, I wouldn't be here to talk to you." That's how REALTOR® Dawna Hetzler sums up how she survived an attacked during an open house on Sunday, Aug. 4. Hetzler spoke with 9 News on Wednesday in hopes that it would help lead to the capture of her assailant. Nothing seemed amiss when...

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Why the Colorado Association of REALTORS wants you to pay attention to their housing reports and not Zillow’s

A February report from Zillow paints a different picture than the one from CAR.   ### DENVER — In a market trends report released in early February from the Colorado Association of REALTORS®, the numbers show Denver median home prices going down by 1.2 percent in January of 2019 compared to January of 2018.   "We're seeing prices go up 3 to 4 percent in some...

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Did you know? Home inspectors not regulated by state of Colorado

When it comes to home inspectors, the amount of government oversight varies between states. Colorado is one state that chooses not to regulate home inspectors, meaning it's up to buyers and sellers to do their homework.   There are buyers themselves, facing fierce competition and skipping inspections altogether in Colorado.   "Unfortunately, I have seen that happen," said Matthew Leprino with the Colorado Association...

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How to get buy: The do’s and don’ts of home buying

  Matthew Leprino, REALTOR® and spokesperson for CAR, shares insight on purchasing a home in Denver with 9News. He discusses changes in the qualification process over the years, how much money to put down on a home,  "do's and don't's," and advice for social media. ### Video originally posted on 9News.com. Their website can be accessed by clicking here....

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Tips from experts: How to figure out if a home you’re trying to buy was once a grow house

Probably one of the most surprising facts about pot grows and home buying is that a seller doesn't need to disclose that the house ever had marijuana growing inside of it - all because owning the plant is technically legal in the state.   The DEA says it's finding more illegal grow homes in the Denver Metro area since they started tracking...

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Longtime REALTOR® Bob LeGare Selected as Aurora’s New Mayor

Last night, the Aurora City Council selected Bob LeGare, longtime REALTOR® and member of the Aurora Association of REALTORS®, to be the city’s new mayor. LeGare will serve through the remainder of Hogan's four-year term, which ends in December 2019.   Bob has been a REALTOR® since 1983 and has lived in Aurora for 43 years.  He has served on numerous boards and committees for...

Amazon in Denver? A Look at Housing Implications

CAR spokesperson Kelly Moye spoke with Next on 9News to discuss housing implications of Amazon building a second headquarters in the metro area. See the full story on 9News.com.   DENVER - Gridlocked roads, high housing prices, crowded restaurants, disappearing beautiful scenery.   It sounds like Denver, but it’s a description of Seattle, Amazon’s current headquarters.   After Amazon announced it’s looking to build a second headquarters outside of Seattle...