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September 10, 2018
Representative Mike Weissman was awarded the 2018 Legislator of the Year Award by the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) for his notable legislative efforts in support of the American dream of homeownership. This is the second year the Colorado Association of REALTORS® has recognized Colorado legislators for their commitment to homeownership and REALTOR® priority issues.
In the 2018 legislative session, Rep....
The competition is heating up as the 20 finalist fight for Amazon to pick their city for the new location of the HQ2. As of now, Denver, Colorado sits sixth on the list with Raleigh, North Carolina leading in first place.
ATTOM Data Solutions has created a ranking of the final 20 cities in the running and their likelihood of being...
Just-Released Economic Data Finds Improving Education in Colorado Would Generate Billions for the Economy
New statewide polling shows education is a top tier issue for Colorado voters and employers, alignment on improvement strategies
May 15, 2018 – Denver – If Colorado schools were the best in the nation, the state and its economy would receive a multi-billion-dollar boost.
That’s the conclusion of...
With the competitive housing market first time home buyers are having to endure a tough fight to fulfill their dreams of becoming homeowners. Jay Gupta a CAR spokesperson told the New York Times just how tight the current housing market is. Gupta said that forty people attended an open house in Colorado Springs that was only open for three-hours long...
Sine Die!
Wednesday, May 9th, the final gavel came down on the second session of the 71st General Assembly. In total, 784 bills were introduced. The Colorado Association of RELATORS® (CAR) tracked 80 bills this year and the Legislative Policy Committee (LPC) took a position on 46 of them. The split legislature this year with Republicans controlling the Senate and Democrats...
Record housing prices continue their pace across the state as homebuyers weigh a growing list of market factors
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – May 10, 2018 – With a solid seasonal bump in the number of new listings both in the Denver metro area and many markets across the state, hungry homebuyers continued to gobble up properties while others sit and monitor a...
The housing market is improving for Montezuma County as house sales have increased. A good economy and high rental rates are pushing citizens of this area to consider buying a house versus renting.
“Rent is pretty tough around here, and rent amounts are high, and so buying is a much better option for people,”
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The Denver housing market is experiencing an uphill battle from cash buyers to appraiser shortages. Current statistics reflect the struggle that is unfolding in the market.
"The story of homeownership is one of riding these waves – the highs and the lows – all the while knowing that the house always wins, no matter who’s dealing the cards…even if it needs to be...
House Bill 18-1195: Tax Credit Contributions Organizations Affordable Housing
HB18-1195, sponsored by Representative Pabon (D-Denver) and Senator Tate (R-Centennial), provides a state income tax credit for contributions to nonprofit organizations and Housing Authorities engaged in the new construction of affordable housing for homeownership of at least 120% Average Median Income. The donation by an individual or organization must be tied to...
Just Be Mindful of the Regulations Surrounding It
As competitive as things are in Colorado, REALTORS® across the state are always discovering new and innovative ways to market their listings. One of these marketing techniques is the use of drone technology to photograph homes and properties. Those of you who haven't dipped your toes into the world of drones may be...
